Canal blast sparks new stand-off between Kosovo and Serbia
A blast on a canal vital to Kosovo's water and power supplies has sparked a war of words with Serbia, with fears it could further escalate tensions between the two Balkan nations.The explosion late Friday punched a hole in a canal providing water to hundreds of thousands of people and the cooling systems at two coal-fired power plants that generate most of Kosovo's electricity.
Eight arrested over terrorist attack on water canal in Kosovo
By Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje Eight people have been arrested in connection with what Kosovo police have classified as a terrorist attack on a water channel in northern Kosovo at the end of last week.
Kosovo boosts security after canal blast threatens power supplies
Kosovo worked to shore up water and power supplies on Saturday and stepped up security at strategic sites after an explosion hit a canal that sends water to its two main power plants, an incident Pristina labeled a “terrorist act” by neighboring Serbia.
Kosovo, Serbia engage in war of words after canal blast
Kosovo and Serbia continued to sling allegations at each other on Sunday, just days after an explosion targeting a strategic canal in Kosovo sent tensions soaring between the long-time rivals. "What happened in the village of Varage gave Kurti an alibi to continue the attacks in the north of
Explosion damages canal feeding Kosovo's main power plants
An explosion on Friday evening damaged a canal in northern Kosovo supplying water to two coal-fired power plants that generate nearly all of the country's electricity, Prime Minister Albin Kurti said,
Kosovo canal blast disrupts water, power
A powerful explosion damaged a water canal and temporarily cut water and power supplies to Kosovo's cities, the prime minister said Saturday, blaming groups supported by Serbia. At least eight people were arrested.
Serbia denies behind Kosovo blast, says attack aimed at Belgrade
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday denied that Belgrade had masterminded a strike on Kosovar infrastructure, saying Kosovo itself had mounted a "hybrid attack" against his country.
Serbia denies link to Kosovo canal blast amid heightened tensions
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday denied his country had staged an attack on a strategic canal in neighbouring Kosovo that has reignited tensions between the two.
Serbia President Denounces 'Hybrid Attack' Against Belgrade After Kosovo Blast
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday slammed a so-called "hybrid attack" targeting Belgrade after a blast hit infrastructure in Kosovo, as he rejected accusations by the Pristina government that Serbia was responsible for the explosion.
Kosovo arrests 8 linked to canal explosion, tensions with Serbia rise
Kosovo's Interior minister Xhelal Svecla said Saturday that police had arrested eight people after an explosion hit a canal that sends water to its two main power plants, an incident Pristina labeled a "terrorist act" by neighboring Serbia.
After Explosion, Kosovo Blames 'Terrorist Act' on Serbia
Kosovo accused neighboring Serbia of a "terrorist act" on Saturday after an explosion at a canal that carries water to two main power plants, temporarily cutting electricity in its cities. Serbia denied the accusation,
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New threats from Pristina: If necessary, we will send the army to the north of Kosovo
Defense Minister Ejup Maqedonci told Kosovo Press that, if necessary, he would send the army to the north, but that in these ...
8 arrested after blast disrupts Kosovo water and power supplies
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A powerful explosion damaged a water canal and temporarily cut water and power supply to Kosovo’s ...
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Albanian-Run Stores Struggle To Win Over Serb Customers In Kosovo
Some Serbs in northern Kosovo say they "don't dare enter" ethnic-Albanian-run stores because they fear that Serbian ...
Serbia to cooperate in investigation over Kosovo explosion, President Vucic says
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pledged on Sunday his country would help investigate after an explosion in Kosovo that ...
Serbia rejects responsibility for a water supply explosion in Kosovo as tensions rise
Serbia's president has rejected any responsibility for a powerful explosion that temporarily cut water and power supplies to ...