environment protection

What’s happening on the shores of Lake Badovc?

A new residential development planned close to Lake Badovc in Prishtina has found itself at the heart of a passionate debate between the public, the developers and Kosovo’s authorities.

Taking the stone from the Earth

Excessive and illegal quarrying has left rivers dry, degraded the landscape and left behind dangerous chasms in the ground. Those benefiting financially from the industry often include relatives of high profile political figures, while the state’s attempts to prevent illegal mining have not proved a deterrent.

Protest against hydropower plant continues

Residents of Biti, near Strpce, continued their protest against the construction of a mini hydropower plant close to their village, just three days after Police turned violent against protesters.

Outgoing environment minister lifts ban on hydropower plant permits

A BIRN investigation has revealed that outgoing environment minister Fatmir Matoshi gave the green light to scrap a ban on hydropower construction in Kosovo this month, despite an analysis of Kosovo’s water supply - the absence of which prompted the ban - not being completed.

Not Only Blank Margins: Kosovar Artists Face the Repercussions of Political Stalemate

Kosovo Indicts Yugoslav Army Ex-Reservist for War Crimes Against Villagers

Women members of the Kosovo parliament sign declaration to combat violence against women in politics and public life on November 19, 2024 in Prishtina. Photo: Kosovo Assembly

Women for Women: Kosovo MPs Commit to Combating Gender-Based Violence

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani addresses the assembly on November 21, 2024. Photo: Kosovo Presidency

President Osmani: Preserving Alliances and Constitutional Values Key to Kosovo’s Future

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