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Kosovo Transitional Council Discusses Expansion

UNMIK/PR/132 PRISTINA--The Kosovo Transitional Council met this morning to continue discussing the question of its enlargement, in light of the Agreement of 15 December which established the Joint Interim Administration…
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SRSG receives donation from UNESCO

UNMIK/PR/131 Pristina- Bernard Kouchner, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, together with a group of children, accepted today a gift of eleven tons of toys, sport equipment and educational materials from UNESCO…
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SRSG Visits Kosovo A and B Power Plants

UNMIK/PR/122 Pristina – Bernard Kouchner, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, today visited the Kosovo A and B Power Plants with members of the Interim Administrative Council (IAC). Dr. Kouchner, together with…
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Kouchner Celebrates Orthodox Christmas in Gracanica

UNMIK/PR/128 PRISTINA--The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Bernard Kouchner, had an Orthodox Christmas meal today hosted by Bishop Artemije of Raska and Prizren, as well as other monks and nuns living in the…
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New Tax on Services of Hotels, Restaurants, Bars and Cafes

UNMIK/PR/126 PRISTINA—A Hotel, Food and Beverage Tax is proposed to come into effect on 1 February, 2000. This tax is on the services offered by hotels, restaurants and bars. It will apply to all places with gross receipts…
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Kouchner Statement on Recent Arrests

UNMIK/PR/125 PRISTINA--Pristina businessman Gani Thaci, who was arrested by UNMIK Police on 4 January after seen shooting a gun from a house, was released today. Mr. Gani Thaci was charged with illegal possession of arms. He…
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