construction sector

Worksite in Gjakova where two people lost their lives on July 21, 2025. Photo: BIRN

Unregistered Workers and Deadly Worksites: The Cost of Building Without Oversight

A growing list of workplace fatalities and injuries cast a concerning light on Kosovo’s construction sector, where unregistered workers, unsafe working conditions, and a lack of accountability continue to cost workers their lives.

Kosovo Tax Administration inspectors during a field inspection. Photo: BIRN

Kosovo Tax Administration Scrutinises Construction Sector’s Compliance with Labor Law

The Kosovo Tax Administration, ATK, launched a nationwide investigation into construction businesses in response to citizens’ reports and intelligence assessments which indicated that several construction companies were employing workers without formal contracts.