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.
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.
Arrests Made After Kosovo Blast Called Terrorism by Premier
Kosovo’s prime minister said an explosion late Friday night at a key water canal was a “terrorist act” and accused groups aligned with Serbia of having been behind it.
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
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.
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 cities, the prime minister said Saturday, blaming groups supported by Serbia.
Kosovo makes arrests 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 labelled a "terrorist act" by neighbouring Serbia.
Tensions Rise After Explosions Shake Kosovo Amid Serbia Accusations
A significant explosion has disrupted water and power supply in Kosovo, sparking accusations between Kosovo and Serbia. Prime Minister Albin Kurti blames Serbia-backed groups led by Milan Radoicic for the attack.
Kosovo Says 8 People Arrested Over Water Canal Explosion
Earlier, Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti said that police had made arrests after an explosion hit a canal that transports water to its two main power plants, an incident Pristina labelled a "terrorist act" by neighbouring Serbia.
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,
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 ...
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Kurti's special forces with long barrels patrolling the streets in the north of KiM PHOTO
In North Mitrovica, a large number of members of the special units of so-called Kosovo Police are also present this morning, ...
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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 ...
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Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti visited the site of the blast, which he called a "terrorist" attack
Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti visited the site of the blast, which he called a "terrorist" attack ...