Rescue teams pull 63 miners to safety after underground fire
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All 63 miners trapped underground in the Trepça mine have been successfully rescued. The rescue operation followed a fire that damaged the mine's power supply transformers and elevator systems. Shyqyri Sadiku, the director of the Stan Tërg mine, confirmed that all individuals are in good health.
In political developments, Justina Shiroka-Pula has officially assumed the presidency of Kosovo. Her assumption of duty follows her election by the Assembly on October 6, 2026. International media, including Swiss outlets, have reported on her taking office.