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Ruling parties hesitate to field candidate against Košice mayor in upcoming election

Slovakia's ruling parties Smer-SD and Hlas are reportedly wavering on whether to nominate their own candidate to challenge incumbent Košice mayor Jaroslav Polaček in the upcoming municipal elections. The social-democratic Smer party, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, and Hlas, a center-left party that split from Smer in 2020, appear uncertain about their strategy for the mayoral race in Slovakia's second-largest city. Political observers suggest the parties may be considering tacit support for Polaček rather than mounting a direct challenge, though no official decision has been announced regarding their electoral plans for the eastern Slovak metropolis.

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Head-on collision near Jasov leaves road partially blocked, driver tests 1.48 blood alcohol level

A head-on collision between two vehicles occurred near Jasov, a town in eastern Slovakia's Košice region. One of the drivers involved in the crash tested positive for alcohol with a blood alcohol level of 1.48 promille, nearly three times Slovakia's legal driving limit of 0.5 promille. The road remains passable but with traffic restrictions in place as authorities manage the accident scene.

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Churches, Schools, and Cycling Path to Receive Millions in Eastern Slovakia

Eastern Slovakia will receive additional millions of euros in financial contributions for various infrastructure and institutional projects. The funding will support churches, schools, and the development of cycling paths in the region. These investments represent continued financial support for infrastructure development in Slovakia's eastern regions, which have historically received significant EU and national funding for economic development and modernization projects.

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Košice District Proposes Using Gambling Revenue to Combat Addiction

The Košice-Staré Mesto district council received 450,000 euros in revenue from gambling activities and related operations in 2025, according to the latest financial assessment report. Local councilor Djordjevič has proposed redirecting this gambling revenue toward programs aimed at combating gambling addiction and related dependencies. The proposal represents an effort to use funds generated from gambling operations to address the social problems they can create in the community.

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Environmental Police Investigate Dog Killing in Košice's Luník IX District

Environmental police have launched an investigation into the killing of a dog in Luník IX, a district of Košice in eastern Slovakia. The suspect faces up to three years in prison if convicted. Luník IX is a predominantly Roma settlement known for poor living conditions and social problems, making it one of Slovakia's most marginalized communities.

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Traffic restrictions complicate travel to Pereš and Šaca neighborhoods

Traffic disruptions are affecting routes to the Pereš and Šaca areas, with drivers facing delays due to lane restrictions. The limitations in driving lanes are causing complications for motorists traveling in these directions, requiring additional travel time for those using these routes.

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Construction Work Disrupts Bus Routes in Košice, Some Stops Temporarily Cancelled

Construction activities in Košice are forcing changes to multiple bus routes, with several stops being temporarily skipped during the work period. The disruptions affect various public transport lines across Slovakia's second-largest city, requiring passengers to use alternative stops or routes while the construction projects continue.

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Košice Public Transport Company Announces Temporary Route Changes for Bus Line 34

The Košice public transport company has announced temporary changes to bus line 34 due to an event taking place at a shopping center. The route modifications are being implemented to accommodate the event, though specific details about the duration and nature of the changes were not provided. The transport company issued the notice to inform passengers of potential disruptions to regular service on this city bus route.

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No Interest Shown Again for Košice-Göteborg Air Route Linked to Volvo Plant

A proposed air route between Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city in the eastern region, and Göteborg, Sweden has failed to attract any operators for the second time. The planned flight connection was intended to support business travel related to the Volvo manufacturing plant, which has significant operations in both cities. The lack of commercial interest suggests challenges in establishing viable air links between the two industrial centers despite their business connections through the Swedish automotive manufacturer.

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Series of Container Fires Strikes Košice as Arsonist Moves Through City

Fire crews responded to multiple container fires across Košice during overnight hours as an arsonist moved through different areas of the city. The emergency services dealt with a series of deliberate fires targeting waste containers throughout the night. Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and the main urban center of the eastern region, experienced the coordinated arson attacks that required firefighters to deploy to multiple locations as the perpetrator continued setting fires in various parts of the municipality.

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Košice authorities pressure state to demolish downtown building linked to drugs and prostitution

Local authorities in Košice are urging the Slovak government to demolish a building in the city center that has become a hub for illegal activities including drug trafficking and prostitution. Police have conducted 1,700 interventions at the location, highlighting the severity of the criminal activity concentrated there. The building's proximity to a school and kindergarten has heightened concerns among city officials, who view the structure as a threat to public safety and the welfare of children in the area. The case represents an ongoing struggle between municipal authorities, who lack the power to demolish the property themselves, and state officials who hold jurisdiction over such decisions.

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Driver crashes into children's playground fence in Medzev with nearly three times legal alcohol limit

A driver in Medzev, a town in eastern Slovakia, crashed into the fencing of a children's playground while heavily intoxicated, with a breathalyzer test showing nearly three times the legal alcohol limit. The driver fled the scene after the accident but was later identified through security camera footage. Medzev is located in the Košice region near Slovakia's border with Hungary.

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Yale Neurologist to Warn Košice Audiences About Technology's Impact on Human Brain

A neurologist who formerly served as head of neurology at Yale University will visit Košice in late April to discuss how digital technologies are rapidly changing human brain function. Dr. Martin Jan Stránský has concluded through his research that digital technologies influence human thinking far more than people are willing to acknowledge. The neurologist warns that these brain changes are occurring quickly and measurably, rather than gradually and unnoticed. Stránský will present his findings on this topic and discuss the future of human thinking during his upcoming appearance in Slovakia's second-largest city.

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Košice-Göteborg Flight Route Fails to Attract Airlines for Second Time

A second attempt to establish a direct flight connection between Slovakia's second-largest city Košice and Göteborg, Sweden has failed to generate interest from airlines. The tender process, aimed at launching regular passenger service on this route, attracted no bids from aviation carriers, marking another unsuccessful effort to expand international connectivity from Košice International Airport. The eastern Slovak city has been seeking to diversify its flight offerings beyond existing routes, but the Scandinavian connection appears commercially unviable for operators despite potential passenger demand.

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Košice Faces Parking Space Shortage as Public Pressure and Risk Assessment Slow Implementation of New Parking Rules

Košice is experiencing delays in implementing new parking regulations due to a mismatch between legal requirements and practical realities on the ground. The city faces significant public pressure against changes that could eliminate hundreds of parking spaces, creating tension between regulatory compliance and residents' parking needs. Local authorities are grappling with the risk of substantial parking space losses while trying to address public concerns about reduced availability in already congested areas.

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Eastern Slovakia begins reconstruction of bridge near Michalovce

The Košice Self-Governing Region has started reconstruction of a bridge over a field canal near Topoľany, a district of the eastern Slovak city of Michalovce. The infrastructure project will cost more than 798,000 euros. The Košice Self-Governing Region is one of eight regional authorities in Slovakia responsible for managing regional roads, healthcare facilities, and education infrastructure in the country's eastern region.

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Košice Public Transport to Introduce Card Payment Readers by End of 2024

Košice plans to install its first contactless card payment readers on public transport vehicles by the end of 2024, allowing passengers to pay for rides directly with bank cards. Roman Danko, interim general director of the Košice City Transport Company (DPMK), announced that negotiations are underway with the successful bidder for the project. The new system will complement existing contactless chip card readers, giving passengers more payment options when using the city's buses and trams. The upgrade represents a modernization effort for Slovakia's second-largest city's public transport network, bringing it in line with cashless payment trends adopted by transport systems in other European cities.

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Person Dies in Fatal Train Collision Near Veľká Ida

A person was killed in a collision with a train near the town of Veľká Ida in eastern Slovakia on Thursday morning. The circumstances of the fatal accident are under investigation by authorities. Veľká Ida is located in the Košice region of eastern Slovakia.

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Traffic delays plague Košice intersection reconstruction as authorities adjust traffic signals

Drivers experienced lengthy delays of dozens of minutes at a major intersection under reconstruction in Košice, prompting authorities to adjust traffic light timing to improve traffic flow. The construction work has also required the establishment of a temporary bus stop to accommodate public transportation routes disrupted by the ongoing roadwork. The intersection improvements are part of broader infrastructure upgrades in Slovakia's second-largest city, though the reconstruction has created significant traffic congestion during peak hours.

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