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Košice Weekly Update: Tram Return to Main Street, Church Development Projects, and Palace Parking Plans

Košice is experiencing several urban development changes as the city moves forward with infrastructure and property projects. Electric trams are set to return to the Main Street area, marking a significant transportation development for Slovakia's second-largest city. Meanwhile, religious organizations are taking on new roles as property developers in various projects around the city. Additionally, plans are advancing to convert space within a historic palace building into parking facilities. These developments reflect ongoing efforts to modernize Košice's infrastructure while balancing historical preservation with contemporary urban needs.

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Košice Plans Return of Trams to Main Street with Solar-Powered Innovation

Košice plans to reintroduce trams to its Main Street with a unique solar-powered system, according to mayor Jaroslav Polaček. The trams would operate at walking speed through the historic city center. The project represents an innovative approach to urban transport, combining sustainable energy with heritage preservation in Slovakia's second-largest city. Košice previously operated trams until the system was discontinued, and this development would mark their return to the pedestrian-friendly Main Street area.

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Thieves steal iPhones from Košice shopping center display case on camera

Police in Košice have released surveillance footage of a theft at a shopping center where criminals stole iPhones directly from a display case while being recorded by security cameras. The incident occurred at a retail store within one of the city's shopping centers, with the perpetrators brazenly taking the expensive devices despite the presence of surveillance equipment. Košice police have made the video public as they seek information from witnesses who might help identify the suspects involved in the theft.

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Porvažník and Mudrák Present Vision for Košice and Eastern Slovakia

Two Slovak figures, Porvažník and Mudrák, have released a new book outlining their vision for the development of Košice and the broader eastern Slovakia region. The publication promises to offer concrete solutions for addressing challenges facing Slovakia's second-largest city and the economically disadvantaged eastern regions of the country. Eastern Slovakia has historically lagged behind the western parts of the country in terms of economic development and living standards, making regional development a key political and economic issue in Slovak public discourse.

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City Hall Dispute Over Hlavná Street Courtyard Divides Neighbors in Košice

A dispute has erupted in Košice over a courtyard on Hlavná Street, the city's main thoroughfare, with conflicts ranging from a palace development to a food store and parking issues dividing local residents. The Košice city hall is now seeking to resolve the contentious situation that has pitted neighbors against each other over the use and development of the space.

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Iconic Košice Confectionery Loses Municipal Contract After Three Decades

A legendary confectionery shop in Košice famous for its ice cream and cream cakes has lost its rental agreement with the city after operating for three decades. The establishment has become an iconic part of the eastern Slovak city's culinary landscape. City hall officials have remained silent about whether the popular confectionery will be able to continue operating at its current location, leaving uncertainty about the future of the beloved local institution.

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Košice Half Marathon to Disrupt Public Transport Routes

Public transportation in Košice will face route modifications during an upcoming half marathon event. Trams and buses will operate on adjusted routes to accommodate the race, though the city's transport authority confirmed that published timetables will remain unchanged. The temporary route adjustments are being implemented to ensure both the safety of runners and the continuation of public transport services during the sporting event.

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Košice Celebrates Historic City Day with Full Festivities

Slovakia's eastern metropolis Košice is celebrating its historic City Day with elaborate festivities throughout the city. The annual celebration commemorates a milestone in European municipal history - the granting of the first municipal coat of arms charter in Europe to the city. Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and the cultural and economic center of the eastern region, holds special significance as the site of this historic European first in municipal heraldry.

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Košice Castle Tower Reopens After 345,000-Euro Renovation with Free Admission

A historic tower at Košice Castle has reopened to the public following a 345,000-euro renovation project. The restored tower now features telescopes and architectural models, offering visitors enhanced viewing experiences of the city and educational displays about local buildings. Access to the tower will be free of charge but controlled through a turnstile system to manage visitor flow. The renovation represents a significant investment in preserving and improving one of eastern Slovakia's key historical attractions, making it more accessible to both residents and tourists visiting the country's second-largest city.

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Rail operator announces May schedule changes for regional trains in eastern Slovakia

Slovakia's state railway company ZSSK has announced schedule adjustments for regional train services taking effect in May. The changes will affect two key routes: the Banská Bystrica – Červená Skala – Margecany line serving the Horehronie region in central Slovakia, and the Košice – Kysak – Prešov – Lipany route in eastern Slovakia. ZSSK, which operates passenger rail services throughout the country, regularly updates timetables to optimize service efficiency and accommodate seasonal travel patterns.

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Major Railway Disruptions to Affect Košice and Surrounding Areas

Railway services in Slovakia's eastern region face significant disruptions as maintenance work creates restrictions around Košice, the country's second-largest city. The disruptions will affect both local and long-distance train services, with some trains operating only as far as Kysak, a town located about 15 kilometers west of Košice. The railway restrictions will impact passenger connections between eastern Slovakia and other parts of the country, potentially affecting commuters and travelers using the main railway corridor that connects Košice to Bratislava and other major Slovak cities.

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Special Grant Program Launched to Support Development Activities in Košice District

The Košice Self-Governing Region announced a new special grant program aimed at supporting development and community activities in the Košice-okolie district. The initiative was presented during a regional government meeting held outside the capital. The grant program is designed to provide funding for local development projects and community-based activities in the rural areas surrounding Slovakia's second-largest city. The Košice-okolie district encompasses the countryside and smaller municipalities around Košice in eastern Slovakia, where such targeted funding can help address local infrastructure needs and support grassroots community initiatives.

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Slovak Singer Marika Gombitová Receives Honorary Citizenship of Košice

Popular Slovak singer Marika Gombitová received honorary citizenship of Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city, during a ceremony that also recognized other individuals and organizations with city awards. The honor was also granted to Peter Bondra, though details about his specific contributions were not specified. The city awards recognized both individual achievements and collective contributions to the community.

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Artist Kalmus Describes Incident at Košice Shopping Center

Visual artist and activist Peter Kalmus reported an incident at the Aupark shopping center in Košice through social media. Kalmus, who is known for his artistic work and social activism in Slovakia, provided additional details about the event to local media outlets. The nature of the incident and its specific circumstances were not detailed in the initial social media post, though Kalmus offered a more comprehensive account when contacted by journalists.

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Košice Heart Institute to Operate Under Holiday Schedule on Friday

The Cardiovascular Institute in Košice will provide medical care under a holiday regime on Friday, despite May 8 no longer being an official public holiday. The Day of Victory over Fascism was removed as a non-working day in 2026 as part of government consolidation measures, though it remains officially recognized as a commemorative day. The heart institute, known locally as VÚSCH, cited multiple reasons for maintaining the reduced holiday schedule on this date.

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Police investigate ATM damage in Košice

Police in Košice have launched a criminal investigation after someone damaged an automated teller machine in the eastern Slovak city. Investigators have initiated criminal proceedings against an unknown perpetrator and are working to identify the person responsible for the vandalism. Košice is Slovakia's second-largest city and serves as the economic center of the eastern region of the country.

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Košice Region Approves 3.8 Million Euro Investment Package for Multiple Districts

The Košice Self-Governing Region has approved a new round of investment projects worth 3.8 million euros, with funding distributed across several districts within the region. The regional government, which oversees the eastern Slovak region centered on the country's second-largest city, continues its infrastructure and development spending program. Self-governing regions in Slovakia are responsible for managing regional development, education facilities, healthcare institutions, and transportation infrastructure within their territories, funded through a combination of state transfers and regional budgets.

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Michalovce Launches Road and Sidewalk Repairs Using Five-Million-Euro Loan

The eastern Slovak city of Michalovce has begun comprehensive road and sidewalk reconstruction projects across multiple residential districts, financing the work through a five-million-euro loan. The municipal improvements are currently underway in several housing estates throughout the city. Michalovce, located in the Košice region near the Ukrainian border, is investing in infrastructure upgrades to address deteriorating roads and pedestrian walkways that serve its approximately 40,000 residents.

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Police Find Missing Man Near Košice After Search Operation

Police in eastern Slovakia successfully located a missing man near Košice following an extensive search operation. Officers investigated multiple possible scenarios regarding the man's movements throughout the day before finding him safe. The search, which had a positive outcome, involved examining various leads and potential routes the missing person may have taken.

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Košice launches €1.3 million sidewalk renovation project across city districts

Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and the main urban center in the east, began comprehensive sidewalk repairs this week with a budget of €1.3 million. The project will install new asphalt surfaces on sidewalks across major city districts, starting with more than 20 locations including residential streets, areas around schools, and commercial zones. The renovation covers streets such as Čajakova, Florianska, Vojenská, and Južná trieda, as well as sidewalks near elementary schools on Belehradská and Fábryho streets, and areas around the East Polyclinic on Maršala Koneva street. The comprehensive repair program represents a significant infrastructure investment aimed at improving pedestrian accessibility throughout Slovakia's eastern metropolis.

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