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Guerrilla Tree Planting in Košice Creates Problems Despite Good Intentions

Unauthorized tree planting by well-meaning residents in Košice has become a problem requiring removal by city authorities. The practice, known as guerrilla tree planting, involves citizens independently planting trees in public spaces without official permission. While motivated by environmental concerns and a desire to improve the city's green spaces, these unauthorized plantings often violate urban planning regulations and can interfere with infrastructure. The city has established official procedures for tree planting that residents must follow to ensure proper placement and species selection that won't conflict with utilities or urban development plans.

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Košice to Build New Pumptrack and Inclusive Playground for €321,000

The Nad jazerom district in Košice will receive new recreational facilities worth €321,000, including a modern pumptrack course and an inclusive playground. The project will be built in the popular recreational area near the weir, providing residents and visitors with enhanced active leisure opportunities. Nad jazerom is a lakeside district in Slovakia's second-largest city, located in the country's east.

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Driver Travels Wrong Way on Košice Road Between Šaca and Pereš Districts

Police in Košice responded immediately to a dangerous driving incident involving a motorist who traveled in the wrong direction on a road between the city's Šaca and Pereš districts. The driver's actions posed a significant safety risk to other motorists on the route. Law enforcement officers quickly intervened to address the situation and restore safe traffic conditions on the affected roadway.

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Education Ministry Plans Demolition of Building on Masarykova Street in Košice

Slovakia's Ministry of Education is preparing to demolish a building located on Masarykova Street in Košice, the country's second-largest city in the eastern region. The decision comes as crime rates have increased in the area surrounding the structure. The ministry, which oversees educational facilities and related infrastructure across Slovakia, has not yet specified the timeline for the demolition or detailed plans for the site's future use.

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Police investigate traffic accident in Košice district, one driver was intoxicated

Police are investigating a traffic accident in the Košice-okolie district where both vehicles involved ended up overturned on their roofs. One of the drivers was found to be under the influence of alcohol during the incident. The crash appears to have been severe given that both cars flipped completely over, though further details about injuries or the exact circumstances leading to the accident have not been released by authorities.

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Michalovce Adjusts Public Transport Schedule Following Public Criticism

The eastern Slovak city of Michalovce is modifying its public transportation system in response to public criticism, with a new timetable taking effect from April 13. The changes are designed to better accommodate the needs of passengers using the city's bus network. Michalovce, located in the Košice region near the Ukrainian border, operates a municipal public transport system that serves the city's approximately 40,000 residents and surrounding areas.

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Hornád River Opens New Paddling Season in Eastern Slovakia

The Hornád River opened its new paddling season on Sunday with a traditional group flotilla that began in Veľká Lodina and concluded in Košice near the Ťahanovce Bridge. The annual event marks the start of the recreational boating season on one of eastern Slovakia's major waterways, which flows through the Košice region.

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Police warn of temporary railway crossing closure in Ťahanovce

Police have issued a public warning about the temporary complete closure of the railway crossing in Ťahanovce, a district of Košice in eastern Slovakia. The closure is necessary to allow for repairs to damage on the railway track surface. No timeline for the repairs or reopening has been specified in the announcement.

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Košice Sets Up Temporary Bus Stops During KVP District Reconstruction

The city of Košice has closed two bus stops in the KVP residential district as part of ongoing reconstruction work on the city's public transport infrastructure. The Poliklinika KVP and Miestny úrad KVP stops, serving routes toward Starozagorská street, were closed Monday morning and replaced with temporary facilities. The closures are part of Košice's broader program to modernize bus stops throughout Slovakia's second-largest city, located in the eastern part of the country.

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Firefighters conduct simulated fire drill at Košice university hospital

Firefighters are conducting a simulated fire exercise at the Louis Pasteur University Hospital in Košice on Monday, according to the regional fire and rescue service spokesman. The drill is taking place at the hospital's monoblok building on Trieda SNP street. The exercise comes two years after firefighters dealt with an actual fire at the same medical facility.

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Planned Power Outages Scheduled for Košice Region Next Week

Electricity distribution companies will conduct planned power outages across the Košice region from April 13-19, 2026, though the disruptions will be limited in scope. The regional electricity provider has advised residents in affected areas to adjust their daily activities to accommodate the temporary interruption of power supply. The Košice region, located in eastern Slovakia, encompasses the country's second-largest city and surrounding districts that rely on the national electrical grid for power distribution.

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Prešov Plans New Cycling Routes Based on Usage Data from Hundreds of Thousands of Riders

The eastern Slovak city of Prešov is developing new cycling infrastructure based on data showing hundreds of thousands of cyclists used existing routes in the previous year. City officials are monitoring specific locations to determine where new cycle paths are most needed. Prešov, the administrative center of eastern Slovakia's Prešov Region, has been expanding its cycling network as part of efforts to promote sustainable urban transport and improve mobility options for residents.

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Košice Ends Bike-Sharing Program Amid Regional Developments

Košice has terminated its bike-sharing program, marking the end of a municipal transportation initiative in Slovakia's second-largest city. The decision affects residents who have relied on shared bicycles for urban mobility in the eastern Slovak metropolis. The development comes alongside other regional news, including discussions about industrial heritage preservation and political developments in the Zemplín region, which borders Hungary and has been influenced by broader Central European political dynamics.

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Eastern Slovakia Weekly Roundup: Zemplín Under Orbán's Influence, Industrial Heritage Battle, and End of Bike Sharing in Košice

A weekly news digest covers three major developments affecting eastern Slovakia. The Zemplín region finds itself increasingly under the political and economic influence of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, raising questions about regional autonomy and cross-border dynamics. Meanwhile, a dispute has emerged over the preservation of an industrial heritage site, highlighting ongoing tensions between development interests and historical conservation efforts. In Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and regional capital of eastern Slovakia, the municipal bike-sharing program has been discontinued, ending a transportation service that had served residents and visitors.

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Candidates Crystallizing for Mayor of Slovakia's Eastern Regional Capital

Political candidates are beginning to emerge for the mayoral race in Slovakia's eastern regional capital, with potential contenders having until June to declare their candidacy. The race is generating early interest as favorites start to crystallize ahead of the formal campaign period. Eastern Slovakia's largest city serves as an important regional center, making the mayoral position a significant political office that attracts attention from various political parties and independent candidates.

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Košice activists oppose demolition of former railway building on Masarykova Street

Activists in Košice have expressed opposition to the planned demolition of a former railway building located on Masarykova Street. The abandoned property is currently owned by the Slovak state. The building appears to be part of the city's railway heritage, though specific details about the structure's history or the reasons for the planned demolition were not provided. The opposition from local activists suggests concerns about preserving the city's architectural or historical heritage.

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Michalovce Elementary School Modernized with Over 3.3 Million Euro EU Investment

A 60-year-old elementary school on Školská Street in Michalovce has completed a major modernization project funded by European Union grants. The comprehensive renovation, which cost over 3.3 million euros, represents a significant infrastructure investment in the eastern Slovak city's education system. Michalovce, located in the Košice region near Slovakia's borders with Ukraine and Hungary, has benefited from EU structural funds aimed at improving educational facilities in less developed regions of the country.

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Bridge Conditions Under Košice Regional Authority Management Deteriorate to Among Slovakia's Worst

Bridge infrastructure managed by the Košice regional government has deteriorated to among the worst conditions in Slovakia, according to findings from a recent audit by the Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ). The audit results indicate a significant decline in the state of bridges under the jurisdiction of the Košice Self-Governing Region, which oversees transportation infrastructure in eastern Slovakia. The Košice Self-Governing Region is one of eight regional authorities in Slovakia responsible for maintaining regional roads and bridges within their territories, making bridge safety and maintenance a critical public infrastructure issue for residents and economic activity in the area.

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Košice to modernize two public transport stops in KVP housing estate

Two public transport stops in the KVP housing estate in Košice will undergo modernization work. The construction project is scheduled to take approximately six weeks to complete. The KVP estate is one of several large residential districts built during the communist era in Slovakia's second-largest city.

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Košice Mayoral Candidates Begin Emerging for 2026 Municipal Elections

Several potential candidates are beginning to surface for the 2026 mayoral race in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city. However, current mayor Jaroslav Polaček has not yet confirmed whether he will seek re-election for another term. Municipal elections in Slovakia are held every four years, with mayors serving as the chief executives of their respective cities and overseeing local administration, urban development, and municipal services.

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