environment protection

Environment minister ‘ashamed’ of river degradation

Members of civil society organisations and residents of the Decani Valley met with the Minister of Economy and Environment, Blerim Kuci, on Tuesday to voice their frustrations over damage caused by Austrian hydropower company KelKos.

Activists rejoice as water returns to Lumbardhi

On Monday, water flow returned to small branches of the Lumbardhi river in Decan, many of which have remained dry since hydropower plants began siphoning water from the river over five years ago.

60 organizations condemn Austrian embassy’s role in ‘illegal’ hydropower operation

The Austrian Embassy’s support of KelKos Energy has been criticised in a letter signed by 60 civil society organisations in Kosovo, who state that the company’s illegal operations have degraded the environment and undermined the rule of law.

Government suspends construction of hydropower plants

All ongoing construction work impacting Kosovo’s water resources has been suspended following an order from the Ministry of Economy issued on Sunday afternoon, after reports suggested that construction of hydropower plants in Lepenc river was continuing.

‘Destructive’ hydropower construction continues despite lockdown

Construction of hydropower plants on the Lepenc River, which have been described as ‘devastating’ for the country’s water resources, has continued during the coronavirus outbreak, despite residents fear that this could help the virus spread.

Serbia’s New Kosovo Legislation ‘Will Violate Dialogue Obligations’, EU Says

Nuredin Ibishi at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in the Hague, Photo: Livestream/Kosovo Specialist Chambers

Witness Tells Thaci Trial Detaining Serbia’s Collaborators Was Necessary

Kosovo's Prime minister, Albin Kurti. Photo: Prime minister's Office

Kurti Protests Serbian Draft Law Naming Kosovo ‘Area of Special Protection’

Haxhi Mazreku, testifying at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in the Hague on Thursday. Photo: Livestream/Kosovo Specialist Chambers

KLA Saw Outsiders as ‘Traitors’, Witness Tell Kosovo War Crime Trial

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