Press Releases

UNMIK/PR/467 As the lead organization dealing with all public health aspects relating to depleted uranium in Kosovo, UNMIK has taken several measures in order to protect the civilian population against any possible ill…

UNMIK/PR/463 UNMIK, the World Health Organization and the Department of Public Health and Social Welfare have been closely monitoring reports of illnesses allegedly due to contact with depleted uranium. Although no scientific…

UNMIK/PR/462 SRSG Bernard Kouchner today welcomed SRSG-designate Hans Haekkerup to Kosovo, where the Danish Defense Minister arrived for a two-day series of briefings from top UNMIK and KFOR officials on the job that awaits…

UNMIK/PR/461 On this New Year, the real beginning of the new millennium, Kosovo stands at a crossroads. We have been through an incredible year together, full of progress and tension. Thanks to your own efforts and the…

UNMIK/PR/460 War invalids and the next-of-kin of those who died as a result of armed conflict in Kosovo will get financial payments, free access to public health care and rehabilitations centers and exemption from taxes under…

UNMIK/PR/459 SRSG Bernard Kouchner today condemned the attack last night on an elderly Serb couple in Obilic, which resulted in the death of Dragan Rapaic. His wife, Vukosava Rapaic, is currently being treated at Mitrovica…

UNMIK/PR/455 PRISTINA—SRSG Dr. Bernard Kouchner today deplored the violence against KFOR, UNMIK Police and KPS officers in Leposavic and the violence again on Tuesday night in Zubin Potok and said it was unacceptable and will…

UNMIK/PR/453 PRISTINA---The Kosovo Transitional Council today issued the following statement: “The Kosovo Transitional Council deplores in the strongest possible terms the recent upsurge in violence against members of the…

UNMIK/PR/452 PRISTINA---The Interim Administrative Council today endorsed the Kosovo Consolidated Budget for 2001, along with draft regulations on Pledges and Importation of Live Animals. The IAC also endorsed the draft…

UNMIK/PR/451 PRISTINA---SRSG Dr. Bernard Kouchner today signed Regulation 2000/65 amending the regulation (2000/21) on the establishment of the Central Election Commission (CEC) as part of efforts to prepare for and conduct…