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Newborn state peers into a hazy future

By Neil MacDonald

Published: June 4 2009 13:57 | Last updated: June 4 2009 13:57

Newborn, the block letter monument to Kosovo’s independence, has lost its glossy sheen since it was installed in central Pristina 16 months ago.

The signatures of citizens and well-wishers – scrawled in black marker over the yellow-painted sheet metal – now mingle with urban grime, shreds of kebab wrapper and the occasional flyer for an upcoming concert.

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