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Košice Region to Support Tourism Development Projects at Zemplín Reservoir with 400,000 Euros

The Košice regional government will distribute 400,000 euros to support tourism development projects around Zemplín Reservoir. The Košice Region, which administers Slovakia's second-largest administrative area in the country's east, has allocated the funding to boost tourism infrastructure and activities at the reservoir. Zemplín Reservoir, known locally as Zemplínska šírava, is a major recreational destination in eastern Slovakia that serves as an important tourism hub for the region, offering water sports, beaches, and recreational facilities that attract visitors during the summer season.

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Police Search for Missing 72-Year-Old Man from Košice Region

Police are asking for public assistance in locating Josef Tobi, a 72-year-old man from the Košice-okolie district who has been missing since Sunday, April 26, 2026. The man has been officially listed as a missing person by Slovak authorities. The Košice-okolie district encompasses the rural areas surrounding Slovakia's second-largest city in the eastern part of the country.

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Košice Region Approves Road Renovation Project Worth up to 65 Million Euros

The Košice Region Assembly approved a road renovation project with a maximum budget of 65 million euros. The measure passed with 42 lawmakers voting in favor, one against, and eight abstentions. The assembly had previously endorsed the plan to renovate road sections in poor condition during its February meeting, and has now given final approval to proceed with the infrastructure improvements in Slovakia's second-largest region.

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Košice

Modernization of Komenský Street begins in Medzilaborce

Modernization work has begun on Komenský Street in Medzilaborce, a town in eastern Slovakia near the Polish border. The street serves as an important access route to the town's museum. Medzilaborce is known for its Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art, which attracts visitors due to the artist's family roots in the region.

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House Fire in Eastern Slovakia Village Causes 10,000 Euro Damage

A house fire in the village of Oľšovany, located in the Košice-okolie district of eastern Slovakia, caused an estimated 10,000 euros in damage on Saturday afternoon. Fire investigators determined that the blaze started when an open flame being used by residents got out of control. The fire damaged a family home in the rural community near Slovakia's second-largest city.

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Bridge Construction Work Begins in Ploské, Creating 10-Kilometer Detour for Motorists

Construction work has commenced on a bridge in Ploské, a village in eastern Slovakia, forcing motorists to take a 10-kilometer detour route. The infrastructure project is scheduled to continue through October, affecting traffic flow in the region for several months. The work represents part of ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade Slovakia's transportation infrastructure, though the extended detour will likely cause inconvenience for local commuters and through traffic during the construction period.

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Planned Power Outages Scheduled for Košice Region Next Week

Electricity supply disruptions are planned for the Košice region in eastern Slovakia during the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026. The outages will be limited in scope as part of routine maintenance work on the electrical grid. Residents in affected areas have been advised to adjust their activities to accommodate the temporary power interruptions.

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Košice

Košice Region Reports 20 Million Euro Budget Surplus for 2024

The Košice regional government finished the 2024 fiscal year with a budget surplus of 20 million euros, with most of the excess funds being allocated to various reserve funds. Regional council members approved the final budget report during their recent session. The Košice Region is one of Slovakia's eight self-governing regions, responsible for managing regional infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and secondary education in the eastern part of the country. The substantial surplus indicates strong fiscal management and suggests the region collected more revenue than anticipated or spent less than budgeted across its various programs and services.

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Prešov Opens New Multi-Sport Zone Worth 575,000 Euros

Prešov, a city in eastern Slovakia, has opened a new multi-sport recreational facility on Baštová Street. The project, which cost 575,000 euros, provides residents with expanded opportunities for outdoor sports and recreational activities. The facility represents a significant investment in local sports infrastructure for the regional center, which serves as the administrative seat of the Prešov Region in northeastern Slovakia.

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Chief of Košice Immigration Police Released After Questioning by Internal Affairs

The head of the immigration police in Košice was detained and questioned by Slovakia's police inspection service but was subsequently released without charges being filed. The Internal Affairs Inspection, which investigates misconduct by police officers, conducted the questioning but no formal accusations have been made against anyone involved in the case. The nature of the investigation that led to the detention of the senior immigration official has not been disclosed.

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Košice

Weekly News Roundup: Campaign Issues, New Bus Colors, and Infrastructure Problems in Košice

A weekly news review highlighted several developments in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city. Local authorities faced criticism over campaign activities in municipal newspapers, while the city's new public transportation buses drew attention for their unusual color scheme. Additionally, problems emerged with the Eurovelo cycling route, where sections appear to be poorly maintained and overgrown with grass. These issues reflect ongoing challenges in municipal governance and infrastructure maintenance in eastern Slovakia's regional center.

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Košice's Legendary Weekend Market Draws Crowds Despite Confusing Layout

Košice's famous weekend market continued to attract large crowds of shoppers, with vendors calling out their wares and children following behind them. The market's layout proved challenging to navigate, with the pathways between stalls difficult to distinguish. The popular market remains a weekend tradition that defines the city's weekend atmosphere, with locals considering weekends incomplete without visiting the legendary marketplace.

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Košice Region Paid Millions for Market Site That Remains Overgrown Despite Modernization Promises

The Košice Self-Governing Region, under former governor Rastislav Trnka, paid millions of euros for land intended to replace the aging Blšák market with a modern facility, but the purchased plots have since become overgrown with vegetation. Trnka, who served as regional governor from 2001 to 2017, had promised to develop a contemporary marketplace to replace the existing Blšák market, a popular trading venue in Košice. However, years after the land acquisition, no construction has begun and the expensive plots remain unused. The current regional administration says it is taking preparatory steps toward development, though no concrete timeline has been provided for when the promised modern market facility might actually be built.

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Košice Botanical Garden Plants Tree for Notable Figures Heriban and Vášáryová

A linden tree was planted in the botanical garden in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city, to honor notable figures A. Heriban and M. Vášáryová. The tree represents the third addition to the newly established Avenue of Distinguished Personalities, which the botanical garden created in 2024. The avenue serves as a tribute to significant individuals, with each tree symbolizing their contributions to Slovak society and culture.

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Košice

Košice Opens Self-Service Forest Fairy Café

A new self-service café themed around forest fairies has opened in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city in the east of the country. The establishment allows customers to serve themselves in an atmosphere designed to resemble a forest living room, offering a unique dining experience that combines fantasy themes with self-service convenience.

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Košice City Days Festival Launches Sunday with Over 80 Events

Košice will celebrate its annual City Days festival starting Sunday with more than 80 events scheduled across the city. The festivities will begin at 8:30 AM with historic steam train rides and an authentic historic train ambush performance at the Košice Children's Historic Railway. The multi-day celebration marks one of the largest cultural events in Slovakia's second-largest city, offering residents and visitors a diverse program of entertainment and cultural activities throughout the festival period.

Košice Dnes
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Košice

Police Inspection Unit Investigates Head of Košice Foreign Police Over Abuse of Power Allegations

The police inspection unit conducted an investigation into the head of the foreign police department in Košice over allegations of abuse of power. The inspection, which focused on suspected misuse of official authority, concluded without filing any criminal charges against the official. The foreign police in Slovakia handle matters related to immigration, residence permits, and citizenship issues for non-Slovak nationals.

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Košice

Košice prosecutors to review city regulations on visual advertising pollution

Prosecutors will examine municipal regulations addressing the proliferation of visual advertising pollution in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city. The advertising displays have grown increasingly problematic, with some installations forming clusters that create physical obstacles for pedestrians and vehicles. The prosecutor's review suggests potential legal issues with how the city has attempted to regulate the mounting visual clutter from commercial signage and advertising boxes.

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Košice

Košice City and Waste Management Company Consider Introducing Weight-Based Waste Collection System

The city of Košice and waste management company KOSIT are considering implementing a weight-based waste collection system that would charge residents based on the amount of garbage they produce. The proposed system could potentially expand so-called "waste tourism," where residents dispose of their garbage in other municipalities to avoid higher fees. Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and the main urban center of the eastern region, would be among the first major Slovak cities to adopt such a system if the proposal moves forward. Weight-based waste collection systems are designed to encourage recycling and waste reduction by making residents pay more for producing larger amounts of non-recyclable waste, though they can create incentives for residents to dump garbage in neighboring areas with different collection systems.

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Košice

Košice Overwhelmed by Parcel Locker Boom as Units Block Each Other

Košice is experiencing an uncontrolled proliferation of parcel lockers that has created operational problems throughout the city. The automated delivery units have been installed in such high numbers and close proximity that they are now physically blocking each other, preventing customers from accessing their packages. The rapid expansion of parcel locker services, which gained popularity during the pandemic as consumers shifted to online shopping, has apparently outpaced city planning efforts. The situation highlights the challenges faced by Slovak municipalities in managing the placement of commercial infrastructure as e-commerce delivery services compete for prime locations in urban areas.

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