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Košice to become Slovakia's first EU capital of culture
11/09/2008 - 00:00
11/09/2008 - 23:59
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Košice was nominated as Slovakia's choice for European Capital of Culture in 2013 by a panel of international jurors meeting in Bratislava on 9 September. It will share the honour with Marseille in France in 2013.
Congratulating Košice on its nomination, EU Culture Commissioner Ján Figel' expressed delight over "the enthusiasm generated by the prospect of becoming the capital of culture for 2013 and the seriousness of the preparations".Slovakia's government intends to seize the opportunity presented by Košice 2013 to promote the attractions of not just the city but the country as a whole. It is expected to provide funds from the state budget to complement the city's own increased investment, with the rest of the cost met by sponsors.
Hailing the decision, the city's mayor Frantisek Knapnik said "Košice can reach the level of famous towns and regions which are already well established in European hearts and minds," quoted in SK Today. He said he expected the number of European visitors to the city to increase as a result of its nomination.
The choice of Košice will be formally endorsed by the Council in May 2009. Meanwhile, the jury will meet to decide upon France's cultural capital on 15-16 September 2008. Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulouse stand alongside favourites Lyon in the race for the nomination.
