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Kosovo environmental inspectorate halts seven quarries
The Environmental Inspectorate in Kosovo has halted operations at seven quarries for violating legal and environmental regulations. Additionally, three other operators have been fined a total of 7,000 euros following inspections in several regions, including Gjilan, Han i Elezit, Shtime, Suhareka, Mitrovica, Viti, Lipjan, and Prishtina.
Acting Minister of Environment Fitore Pacolli stated that the verification process began in March, providing operators a 15-day window to prove compliance with environmental standards. Out of approximately 200 operators who submitted documentation, an external commission reviewed the files in April and found that a significant number failed to meet legal criteria. Pacolli noted that in August alone, work was suspended at 16 different quarries. She emphasized that environmental protection remains a priority and that inspections will continue to ensure compliance.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Environmental Inspectorate has halted operations at seven quarries. www.qendra.info · orainfo.net · lajmi.net · telegrafi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The verification process for quarries began in March. www.qendra.info · orainfo.net · lajmi.net · telegrafi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Approximately 200 operators submitted documentation for review. www.qendra.info · orainfo.net · lajmi.net · telegrafi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] In August alone, work was halted at 16 quarries. www.qendra.info · orainfo.net · lajmi.net · telegrafi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Three quarry operators were fined a total of 7,000 euros. www.qendra.info · orainfo.net · lajmi.net · telegrafi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Inspections were conducted in Gjilan, Han i Elezit, Shtime, Suhareka, Mitrovica, Viti, Lipjan, and Prishtina. www.qendra.info · orainfo.net · lajmi.net · telegrafi.com