UNMIK "Blue Sky" Begins Broadcasting in Kosovo

　　The United Nations "Blue Sky" public radio Friday went on the air in Kosovo, the Yugoslav province, with programs of news, music and features around the clock on October 2.

　　News bulletins, produced entirely by local journalists, are broadcast daily in Albanian at 7:30 a.m. (local time) and 7:30 p.m. (local time), and in Serbian at 8:30 a.m. (local time) and 8:30 p.m. (local time).

　　The radio also broadcasts news and features on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), which began operation in June in Kosovo under a UN resolution, at a quarter to the hour, the officials said.

　　"Blue Sky" radio is operating with mostly local staff, under the editorial supervision of the UNMIK. The Swiss Government has donated studio facilities and technical support staff.

　　The radio station plans to expand news coverage to include debates, press reviews and phone-in programs, and the programs will also cover women's issues, youth, culture and humanitarian topics.

　　Programs in various languages will be added, as will English lectures. (Xinhua)