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The lack of proper waste treatment and recycling systems in Kosovo has caused the creation of hazardous open-air landfills and illegal waste dumpsites, causing environmental pollution and health concerns.
New report lists three Balkan states among the ten countries worldwide where fewest people separate their household waste, causing problems for the environment and risks to health – with a lack of awareness largely to blame.
Kosovo police and prosecutors seized around 100 villas and other buildings in the mountain resort of Brezovica- the latest in a series of operations targeting illegal constructions and allegedly corrupt officials.
Environmental activists submitted criminal charges against municipal officials and a ministry concerning the alleged degradation of the protected waterfall and surroundings.
BIRN brought together activists, experts and officials from across Kosovo to discuss the environmental damage caused by gravel extraction, wastewater and hydropower plants.
