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Choked With Plastic And Sewage, Plight Of Kosovar River Highlights Country's Pollution Crisis

The Lepenc River, one of Kosovo's most polluted waterways, is once again choked with plastic and debris, highlighting the country's ongoing environmental struggles.

Photos Of The Week (August 19-25)

Here are some of the most compelling photographs from the 34th week of 2024 from around RFE/RL's region.

NATO's 75 Years In Photos

Archival photos capture NATO’s inner workings and public shows of force since the military alliance's founding treaty came into effect on August 24, 1949.

Ukrainian Refugees Homeless After Hungary Limits Support

Romanian Archaeological Site Sheds Light On Roots Of European Civilization

Romanian archaeologists are providing insight into the origins of early civilizations in Europe. More than 40 burial sites are being unearthed in Urlati that date back thousands of years.

What Is A JASSM, And Will The Missile Affect The Ukraine War?

Washington has reportedly indicated it is "open" to supplying Ukraine with longer-range cruise missiles that have the ability to significantly impact the war with Russia. But experts say their high cost will limit how the missiles are used.

Heavy Rains Hit Parts Of Pakistan As Death Toll Climbs

Flash floods triggered by the latest spell of monsoon rains flooded streets in southern Pakistan and blocked a key highway in the north, officials said on August 19. Since July more than 200 people in the country have died in floods.

'We Are All Warriors': Ukrainian Combat Medic Killed In Battle Urged Comrades To Continue Fighting

Oleksandra Mulkevych, a 35-year-old combat medic, was honored in Kyiv before her burial on August 17. In a posthumous letter, Mulkevych urged her family and friends to continue their fight for freedom.

Photos Of The Week: Compelling Images From Our Region

Here are some of the most compelling photographs from the 33rd week of 2024 from around RFE/RL's region.

Culture Wars: The Fate Of Kosovo's Churches

NATO-led troops ended the devastating war in Kosovo 25 years ago, but attacks on Serbian heritage have altered the cultural landscape of the region. Several damaged churches and monasteries have been restored with EU funds, others have disappeared completely.

Swarm Wars: The Shaky Rise Of AI Drones In Ukraine

Killer drones equipped with artificial intelligence are being tested by both sides on the battlefield in Ukraine. Developers hope to overcome drone jamming technology, but reliable automated targeting remains, for now, elusive.