My name is Ahmeti, I am 13 years old.
Lots of things have changed in my life so I often feel insecure.
A few years ago, my family fled from Kosovo. I still remember running through the woods to escape from the soldiers.
I love learning new things and I pick things up quickly at school but I’m still catching up with the others in my class.
Kosovo's Independence Day

Gabriella, aged 9, sent me a blog comment asking me whether I wished I was still in Kosovo. It made me think. Since moving to England I’ve settled into a new school and made friends. I’ve got used to living in a country where the electricity stays on all the time (in Kosovo, I kept a torch nearby in case the lights went out in another power cut!)and I feel safe here. But there is one day, 17th February, when I wish I could be in Kosovo again. 17th February is the day when Kosovo became independent from Serbia in 2008.


Not all countries recognise Kosovo’s independence. Some say it is not a real country. Kosovar-Albanians like my family still celebrate this day with a public holiday. People come out onto the streets of Pristina, Kosovo’s capital city, waving flags and there is a parade. I feel like it would be nice to be in the country where I was born on this special day, to be part of the dancing and singing; but this day also makes me feel confused. I’ll tell you why.


I know that this special day, when my family feels happy and celebrates, is the same day Kosovar-Serbs feel sad and angry. That’s because Kosovar-Serbs didn’t want Kosovo to become independent from Serbia. It’s a bit like some people in Northern Ireland who want to stay part of the UK and some people who want to become part of Ireland.


I wondered if it’s a good thing for some people to celebrate something that makes other people feel sad. What do you think?



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Messages for Ahmeti
From: Sasha
Don't worry. My friend Lauren moved to Switzerland and she is a bit scared too.
From: Flora
Don't feel upset, I am sure I can relate to you. I have one question, do you want to be back with Serbia or do you want to be independant? I think you are so brave andd good luck at school
From: Estelle
YOU ECCAPT FROM THE SOLGERS!
From: obi
that sounds very sad but you know what i do when I feel down I think of apserlouley any thing thats happy things and then that cheers me up.
From: jack
i sometimes felt the same way
From: jeanie
hi ahmeti i have been learning all about you,i hope you were all right during your tough times i hope your alright thank you from jeanie xxxxxxxxxxx
From: billie
hi ahmeti.iv been lerning about you.im the same i love lerning new things.at school we are doing a story and it has to be 500 words the opening sentenc is my hamster is stuk in the piano.iv all ready done 155 words all ready,I love your blog
From: Hannah
hi Ahmeti, It must be hard for you because to had to leave your home in Kosovo. I love learning new things as well, What is your favirote lesson in school? Mine is history i like history because I like learning about people and things from the past!!! I hope we can talk again!! hannah xxx
From: Mahira
You are right Ahmeti Ramadan is a very huge and special time.
From: Tallulah
Wow Jack u are right lots of power cuts can be dangerous Ahmeti