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The landfill in the village of Velekince in Gjilan. Photo: BIRN/Denis Slovinja

Waste Management: A Systemic Crisis in Kosovo

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.


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Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi visiting his hospitalised father at the University Clinical Centre of Kosovo on March 13, 2025. Photo: BIRN/Denis Sllovinja.

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi Allowed Custodial Visit to See Hospitalised Father in Kosovo
The Kosovo flag is seen in the uniform of a member of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) during a ceremony in Pristina, Kosovo, August 18, 2009. Photo: EPA/VALDRIN XHEMAJ

Britain’s Potential Arms Export to Kosovo, Strategic Support or Regional Gamble?
NATO General Secretary (L) and Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani (R) in Prishtina, Kosovo on March 11, 2025. Photo: Official Facebook Account of Vjosa Osmani

NATO General Secretary Urges Leadership and Dialogue for Lasting Peace in the Balkans
Pensioners play chess at the elderly centre in Prishtina’s Tophane neighbourhood. Photo: BIRN

Struggling Kosovo Pensioners Find Solace at Social Centres

Prishtina Insight is a digital and print magazine published by BIRN Kosovo, an independent, non-governmental organisation. To find out more about the organization please visit the official website. Copyright © 2016 BIRN Kosovo.

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