Week of 3 October through 9 October

World Bank gives $25 million and tags up to $60 million to rebuild Kosovo.
OCTOBER 8 -- The World Bank has approved $25 million to Kosovo to help rebuild the territory's shattered infrastructure and to foster development of a modern economy.    FULL STORY >>

UN Deputy Secretary-General reviews security in Kosovo with OSCE leaders.
OCTOBER 7 -- The current security situation in Kosovo and efforts to build democracy in the territory were a focus of discussions United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette held in Vienna today with officials of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).    FULL STORY >>

UN deplores violence killing Serb man in Kosovo; international police and troops injured.
OCTOBER 6 -- Dr. Bernard Kouchner, head of the UN operation in Kosovo, today deplored violence which erupted near Mitrovica yesterday killing a Serb man, and injuring three UN international police and 18 KFOR soldiers.    FULL STORY >>

UNMIK clears way for oil imports and sale in Kosovo.
OCTOBER 6 -- The United Nations in Kosovo has cleared the way for the import, distribution and sale of oil and other petroleum products, in advance of the cold winter months in the territory.    FULL STORY >>

UN refugee agency in Kosovo and KFOR say civilian blockades hinder humanitarian deliveries.
OCTOBER 4 -- The United Nations refugee agency in Kosovo today said it was very concerned that the blockade of roads by Albanian and Serb communities may hinder the delivery of humanitarian assistance.    FULL STORY >>