Gjakova official allegedly paves private fields while villagers go without roads
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A new report has revealed that asphalt intended for public use was allegedly diverted to private fields belonging to a project manager in the Municipality of Gjakova, leaving five families in Vogovë village without a road. This development highlights concerns over the misuse of public resources.
In other domestic news, the Association of Kosovo Municipalities (AKK) has strongly opposed the proposed 2027 budget allocation, citing a significant reduction in municipal participation to 21.3 percent. Meanwhile, a protest was held in Pristina demanding justice for Arlinda Zekaj and condemning femicide, following the reporting of six domestic violence cases in a single day. Police have also initiated an investigation after a baby was brought to Peja Hospital with no signs of life.
The capital, Pristina, continues to face a worsening sanitation crisis with uncollected garbage and infrastructure failures. Additionally, Kosovo faces the risk of losing its fish exports to Italy.