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October 8, 2026

Kosovo: Power failure traps 63 miners underground — FrontPages.eu, October 08, 2026

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All 63 miners trapped underground in the Trepça mine have been successfully rescued. The rescue operation followed a fire that damaged the mine's power supply transformers and elevator systems. Shyqyri Sadiku, the director of the Stan Tërg mine, confirmed that all individuals are in good health. In political developments, Justina Shiroka-Pula has officially assumed the presidency of Kosovo. Her assumption of duty follows her election by the Assembly on October 6, 2026. International media, including Swiss outlets, have reported on her taking office.

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All 63 miners who were trapped underground in the Trepça mine have been successfully rescued following a fire that damaged power and elevator systems. Shyqyri Sadiku, director of the Stan Tërg mine, confirmed that all are in good health.

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18 miners who were trapped inside the “Trepca” mine have now exited safely, KosovaPress reports. Around 50 miners were initially blocked inside the Stan Tërg mine in Mitrovica after a fire broke out during the night, damaging power supply transformers and preventing the elevator system from functioning.

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Swiss media are reporting on Justina Shiroka-Pula following her selection as the President of Kosovo.

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