Kosovo authorities have begun an investigation into a suspected mass grave near the northern Kosovo town of Vushtrri. The site, an abandoned coal mine, is thought to contain the bodies of Serb citizens allegedly killed by ethnic Albanians in 1998. This is reportedly the second attempt at exhuming the grave as the work in the first attempt was halted due to a landslide. Kosovo authorities also plan on investigating another suspected grave but it must first be cleared of landmines before work begins.
Typically close neighbors with good political cooperation, Kosovo and Albania appear to be headed to their first disagreement over plans to build a hydro-electric powerplant in the south of Kosovo. Reportedly, Albania is concerned that the Kosovo plant will divert needed water from Albania’s hydro-electric plants and affect their power production.
There are many hopes in Kosovo following the International Court of Justice decision on the declaration of independence. One such hope is that the decision will boost tourism and economic development in Kosovo. I can only hope that tourist who are interested in Kosovo wait until all the road construction is done!!! I can only imagine the first impression of a person traveling to Peja/Pec would have if they left the airport and suddenly find themselves traveling halfway to Peja/Pec down a dusty non-paved road or even more fun, getting stuck in traffic at the monster roundabout at the Mitrovica bridge and Bill Clinton! Kosovo has a LOT of tourism potential but as I have said before, the people here still need to realize the potential and start taking care for their wonderful nature (so that means no more graffiti and throwing trash anywhere you want!!!)
MTCowgirl’s Interesting News Articles/Commentary
Typically close neighbors with good political cooperation, Kosovo and Albania appear to be headed to their first disagreement over plans to build a hydro-electric powerplant in the south of Kosovo. Reportedly, Albania is concerned that the Kosovo plant will divert needed water from Albania’s hydro-electric plants and affect their power production.
There are many hopes in Kosovo following the International Court of Justice decision on the declaration of independence. One such hope is that the decision will boost tourism and economic development in Kosovo. I can only hope that tourist who are interested in Kosovo wait until all the road construction is done!!! I can only imagine the first impression of a person traveling to Peja/Pec would have if they left the airport and suddenly find themselves traveling halfway to Peja/Pec down a dusty non-paved road or even more fun, getting stuck in traffic at the monster roundabout at the Mitrovica bridge and Bill Clinton! Kosovo has a LOT of tourism potential but as I have said before, the people here still need to realize the potential and start taking care for their wonderful nature (so that means no more graffiti and throwing trash anywhere you want!!!)
MTCowgirl’s Interesting News Articles/Commentary
- Kosovo begins to find its independent identity
- State of Hope
- Kosovo is Everywhere
- Kosovars forget the taste of the past
- Hurdles in Kosovo for repatriated Romas
- A long road to reconciliation for Kosovo
