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Bratislava foreign police department relocates to Račianska Street

The foreign police department in Bratislava is relocating to a new office on Račianska Street, with services temporarily suspended during the transition. The current workplace will be closed from Monday through Sunday while the move takes place. Starting Monday, May 18, all client services will be provided exclusively at the new location on Račianska Street. The foreign police department handles matters related to residence permits, visa applications, and other immigration-related services for non-Slovak citizens living in or visiting the capital.

SMETASR/Teraz
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Bratislava

Bratislava Police Save 13-Year-Old Boy Through Emergency Hotline

Bratislava police successfully rescued a 13-year-old boy after receiving a call through the emergency line 158. The police operation resulted in the boy being saved from what appears to have been a dangerous situation. Following the successful rescue, the Bratislava police department received a thank-you email acknowledging their life-saving intervention. The emergency line 158 is Slovakia's dedicated police hotline, which operates alongside other emergency services to respond to urgent situations requiring law enforcement assistance.

Bratislavak
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Bratislava

Firefighters in Bratislava Region Conducted 424 Emergency Responses in March

Firefighters in the Bratislava region carried out 424 emergency responses during March, according to operational statistics. The Bratislava region encompasses the Slovak capital and surrounding districts in the western part of the country. The figure represents the monthly emergency activity for one of Slovakia's eight regional fire departments, which handle incidents ranging from fires and accidents to technical rescues and natural disasters.

SME
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Bratislava

Fire in Bratislava's Petržalka district damages containers and cars

A fire in Petržalka, Bratislava's largest residential district, damaged waste containers and five motor vehicles. The incident occurred in the densely populated area on the south bank of the Danube River, which houses approximately 100,000 residents in numerous high-rise apartment blocks.

SME
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Bratislava

Major Bratislava Highway Section to Close Overnight Due to Oversized Load Transport

The D1 highway in Bratislava will be completely closed overnight in the direction of Trnava between the D2 junction and the airport due to the transport of an oversized load. Police have warned drivers to expect significant traffic restrictions and congestion on alternative routes during the closure. The temporary shutdown affects one of the capital's main arterial roads connecting to Slovakia's second-largest city and major transportation hub.

Aktuality
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Bratislava

Marta Šimečková Associate Sells House in Upscale Bratislava District

Andrea Puková, an associate of Marta Šimečková, is selling her house in an upscale area of Bratislava. The property is located in one of the capital's most desirable residential districts. Šimečková is a prominent figure in Slovak civil society and journalism, known for her work with the non-governmental organization Via Iuris and her commentary on political affairs.

Bratislavak
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Bratislava

Bratislava Region Transforms Social Care Facilities to Create Home-Like Environment for Residents

Social care facilities operated by the Bratislava Self-Governing Region are undergoing deinstitutionalization to provide residents with more personalized care environments. The regional government is transforming large, impersonal institutional facilities into smaller, home-like settings where people requiring assistance can live in more comfortable and dignified conditions. The Bratislava Self-Governing Region, which oversees regional administration and social services in Slovakia's capital area, aims to ensure that vulnerable individuals no longer have to live in anonymous large-scale institutions but instead receive care in environments that better resemble actual homes.

Bratislavský kraj
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Bratislava

Man Detained in Bratislava Police Operation to Face Charges in Custody

A man detained during a police operation in Bratislava's Petržalka district will be prosecuted while remaining in custody. The police intervention included warning shots being fired during the operation. On Lužná Street, a vehicle crashed into a fountain, causing damage to the structure. Petržalka is one of Bratislava's largest residential districts, located on the south bank of the Danube River.

TASR/Teraz
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Bratislava

Slovak Highway Authority Issues Safety Guidelines Following Fatal D1 Crash

The National Highway Company (NDS), Slovakia's state-owned highway operator, has issued public safety guidelines on how to handle highway accidents following a recent fatal crash on the D1 motorway near Trnava. The advisory comes as authorities seek to improve driver awareness and response procedures after the tragic incident on Slovakia's main east-west highway corridor, which connects Bratislava with eastern regions of the country.

Bratislavak
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Bratislava

Bratislava Residents Divided Over Pigeon Feeding in Biskupice District

A photograph from Bratislava's Biskupice district has reignited a contentious debate among city residents over pigeon feeding. The image has divided the community into two camps: those who support feeding the birds and others who strongly oppose the practice. The ongoing dispute reflects broader tensions in the Slovak capital about urban wildlife management and public space usage, with residents holding sharply different views on whether feeding pigeons is an act of compassion or a public nuisance that should be discouraged.

Bratislavak
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Bratislava

New Bridge Over Railway Near Completion Between Stupava and Vysoká pri Morave

A new road overpass is nearing completion between the towns of Stupava and Vysoká pri Morave in the Bratislava region, replacing a previous railway level crossing. The bridge construction is part of a comprehensive railway modernization project in the area. The overpass will eliminate the need for vehicles to cross the railway tracks at grade level, improving both traffic flow and safety for motorists traveling between the two municipalities.

Bratislavský kraj
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Bratislava

Armed robber targets pawnshop in Bratislava, police searching for masked suspect

Police in Bratislava are investigating an armed robbery at a pawnshop on Krížná Street that occurred Thursday evening shortly before 10 PM. An unknown perpetrator wearing camouflage clothing and carrying a short firearm burst into the establishment, though no injuries were reported during the incident. The masked robber remains at large as authorities continue their search for the suspect.

SMEAktuality
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Bratislava

Police arrest suspect in Bratislava's Petržalka district after firing warning shots

Police in Bratislava's Petržalka district detained a suspect during an operation that required officers to fire warning shots. The incident occurred during a police intervention in the residential area, though authorities have not disclosed details about the nature of the operation or the charges against the detained individual. Petržalka is the largest residential district in Slovakia's capital, home to over 100,000 residents in a complex of socialist-era housing blocks on the south bank of the Danube River.

Bratislavak
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Bratislava

Petržalka Completes Bridge Near Technopol, Replacing Problematic S-Curve

The Bratislava district of Petržalka is completing construction of a new bridge near the Technopol area. The bridge will replace a problematic S-shaped road section that has caused traffic difficulties in the area. Petržalka is one of Bratislava's largest residential districts, located on the south bank of the Danube River, and the Technopol area is part of the city's technology and business development zone.

Bratislavak
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Bratislava

Police investigate traffic violation by Defense Ministry vehicle in Bratislava

Police are investigating a traffic violation involving a Volkswagen Touareg belonging to Slovakia's Ministry of Defense in Bratislava. The vehicle was observed breaking traffic rules, prompting authorities to open an investigation into the incident. The Ministry of Defense, which oversees the country's armed forces and military affairs, has not yet commented on the specific nature of the violation or the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Bratislavak
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