infrastructure

Pedestrian walking on the road due to cars parked on the pavement in the 'Aktash' neighbourhood in Prishtina. Photo: BIRN

Urban Chaos: Prishtina’s Struggle to Prioritise People Over Cars

In Prishtina’s rapidly expanding neighbourhoods a short walk can feel like an urban obstacle course. Despite promises for a more pedestrian-friendly city, the situation on the ground tells a different story.

Why are we overlooking the development of a resilient critical energy infrastructure in Kosovo?

Critical infrastructure resilience is vital for nations. Given the essential role of energy in all aspects of society, the energy system's resilience is essential. But where does the Government of Kosovo stand in developing a resilient critical energy infrastructure in light of global threats and risks that are not easily forecasted?

Impoverished Kosovo pays steep price for new highway

The new Prishtina-Skopje highway has been touted as a major boost to trade with Kosovo’s neighbors – but experts say the economic benefits are unclear, and the project also lacks transparency.

Politically driven infrastructure projects have damaged Kosovo

Think tank report says politically inspired infrastructure projects in Kosovo have done untold damage to the country’s natural environment, rivers especially.

Albania starts levying tolls for ‘Nation’s Highway’

A round trip by car from Kosovo to Albania will now cost 10 extra euros following the imposition of tolls in the main highway that connects the two countries.