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Kosice to be 'capital of culture'
Slovakia''s city of Kosice will be one of a pair of European Capitals of Culture for 2013.
Kosice will be joined by the French city of Marseille and the surrounding area in the Provence region while in 2012 the capitals are Guimaraes in Portugal and Maribor in Slovenia.
The Council of the EU made the announcement following recommendations made by the selection panel in autumn 2008.
Jan Figel, European commissioner for education, training, culture and youth, said: "I am delighted and congratulate the four cities on their designation as European Capitals of Culture.
"This title has a long-standing and excellent reputation, and to bear the title for a full year puts a city firmly in the spotlight. This creates an enormous potential for local development."
Kosice initially won the first round in Slovakia and was then deemed to have the most worthy application by the panel.
The European Commission added that although hosting a year-long event is challenging, there are many cultural and socio-economic benefits to be gained through winning the title.
