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Košice begins two million euro flood protection project on Hornád River

Košice has launched a two million euro flood protection project along the Hornád River to defend against century-level flooding. The construction work focuses on the critical Šípková Street area, where infrastructure improvements are being implemented to strengthen the city's defenses against major flood events. The Hornád River, which flows through Slovakia's second-largest city, has historically posed flooding risks to urban areas, making this protection project essential for safeguarding residential and commercial districts in the eastern Slovak metropolis.

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Eastern Slovak Region Conducts Key Survey to Determine if Thermal Springs Qualify as Official Spa Waters

The Košice Region has invested hundreds of thousands of euros and is now conducting a crucial survey to determine whether thermal springs in the area contain water with officially recognized healing properties. The investigation will decide if these facilities can be classified as legitimate spas under Slovak law, which would allow them to operate as medical treatment centers rather than simple recreational facilities. Slovakia's spa industry is regulated by strict standards that require scientific verification of water's therapeutic benefits before facilities can receive official spa status and associated health tourism benefits.

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Million-Euro Tower Repairs Fail as Wind Damages Košice's Urban Tower

A recently renovated tower in Košice has suffered wind damage, forcing authorities to temporarily replace expensive glass panels with plywood sheeting. The Urban Tower, which underwent costly repairs worth over one million euros, could not withstand strong wind conditions that shattered its glass installations. Officials are now waiting for replacement doors to arrive from Hungary while the building remains partially boarded up with makeshift plywood coverings, highlighting potential issues with the quality or specifications of the recent renovation work.

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Customs Officers Seize Thousands of Counterfeit Goods Near Košice

Customs officers in Košice intercepted a van loaded with thousands of counterfeit luxury brand items on the R4 highway near the village of Milhosť. The seizure occurred on the route from Hungary into Slovakia, with officials from the Financial Administration discovering the fake goods during a routine inspection. The Financial Administration spokesperson Daniel Kováč confirmed the operation, which targeted counterfeit versions of internationally recognized brands being transported across the Hungarian-Slovak border.

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First-Grade Registration for Košice Elementary Schools Set for Friday and Saturday

Registration for future first-grade students at elementary schools in Košice will take place on Friday, April 10, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The city of Košice announced the enrollment schedule on its official website. The registration period covers all elementary schools within the city, Slovakia's second-largest urban center and the administrative hub of the eastern region.

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Košice Announces School Enrollment Dates and Rules for Future First-Graders

The city of Košice has announced enrollment dates and procedures for children who will begin first grade in the upcoming school year. Parents must attend enrollment in person despite the availability of online applications, according to the new rules published by the city. The enrollment process requires physical presence from parents or guardians, indicating that digital submissions alone are insufficient to secure a place for their children in primary school.

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Police Traffic Controls in Eastern Slovakia Uncover Over 60 Violations in Hours

Police traffic controls in the Košice region revealed more than 60 traffic violations within just a few hours of operation. The majority of infractions involved speeding violations, according to local authorities. The Košice region encompasses eastern Slovakia, including the country's second-largest city and surrounding areas where traffic enforcement operations regularly monitor compliance with road safety regulations.

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Major Košice Intersection Reconstruction Begins Amid Traffic Confusion

Construction work has begun on a key intersection in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city located in the eastern part of the country. The project initially caused traffic disruption when drivers continued to use prohibited routes through the construction zone, partly due to missing traffic signs that were not properly installed at the start of the work. Local authorities have since addressed the signage issues to better direct traffic around the construction area. The intersection renovation represents part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in Košice, which serves as the economic and cultural center of eastern Slovakia.

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Major road repairs begin on highway connecting Košice to Rožňava

Construction crews will begin major repairs to the I/16 first-class road between Košice and the Pereš district on Thursday, with work expected to last approximately one month. The project will involve complete reconstruction of the left driving lane and shoulder on the route toward Rožňava, Slovakia's National Highway Company announced. Traffic will be managed in phases, with vehicles directed to whichever lane is not under active construction at any given time. The I/16 serves as an important regional connection between Slovakia's second-largest city and southeastern towns.

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House Fire Spreads to Forest and Neighboring Property in Košice District

A house fire in the Košice district of Vyšné Opátske spread to adjacent forest areas and damaged a neighboring property located approximately 70 meters away. The blaze occurred Monday afternoon after 4:00 PM, with firefighters from Košice responding to the incident. The Regional Fire and Rescue Service reported that narrow roads complicated their response efforts, and damages reached tens of thousands of euros.

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Fatal Traffic Accident Near Dargov Claims Driver's Life

A traffic accident between the villages of Dargov and Sečovce in eastern Slovakia ended fatally when rescue efforts failed to revive the driver. Emergency responders found the driver at the roadside with severe injuries, but attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. The incident occurred on the road connecting these two communities in the Košice region of eastern Slovakia.

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Construction of Roundabout Begins in Spišský Štvrtok with Traffic Restrictions

Construction work on a new roundabout has begun in Spišský Štvrtok, a town in eastern Slovakia's Košice region. The project will be carried out in three phases and will be accompanied by traffic restrictions during the construction period. The roundabout construction represents part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the region to enhance traffic flow and safety.

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Košice Weekly Roundup: Cultural Dismissals, Metallurgy Faculty Closure, and Summer Terrace Disputes

Košice experienced significant developments across multiple sectors this week, according to local media reports. The city's cultural institutions saw rapid staff dismissals, while the metallurgy faculty at a local university faces closure. Additionally, disputes over summer restaurant terraces have created administrative confusion. These developments highlight ongoing challenges in Slovakia's second-largest city, which serves as the economic and cultural center of the eastern region. The changes in cultural leadership and the potential loss of the metallurgy program could have lasting impacts on the city's educational and cultural landscape.

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Košice to Build Subsidized Housing in City Center Despite Bypassing Competition Winner

The city of Košice will proceed with construction of subsidized rental housing in the city center, named after Prime Minister Robert Fico, despite controversy over the project's procurement process. The municipal government bypassed the winner of the original competition and inflated the number of planned housing units. City officials defended the decision, claiming the original winning proposal was not economically viable. The project reflects Slovakia's broader push for affordable housing solutions in urban centers, though the naming choice and procurement irregularities have drawn attention to the politically sensitive nature of housing policy.

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Planned Power Outages Scheduled for Košice Region Next Week

Planned electricity outages will take place across the Košice region during the week of April 6-12, 2026, though on a reduced scale compared to previous maintenance periods. Local electricity distribution companies are conducting routine maintenance work on the power grid infrastructure. Residents in affected areas are advised to adjust their activities to accommodate the temporary power interruptions during the scheduled maintenance windows.

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Bosnian-Turkish businessman announces candidacy for Košice regional governor in 2026 elections

Džemal Kodrazi, a Bosnian-Turkish businessman and motivational speaker, has announced his candidacy for governor of the Košice Self-Governing Region in the upcoming 2026 regional elections. This marks his second attempt at the position after running in the previous regional elections four years ago. In his 2022 campaign, Kodrazi finished in eleventh place out of twelve candidates, securing only a small fraction of the vote. Regional governors in Slovakia oversee self-governing regions that manage local healthcare, education, and infrastructure, with the Košice region covering much of eastern Slovakia including the country's second-largest city.

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Eight Police Officers Charged in Košice Region Amid Claims of Personal Problems and Overwork

Eight police officers in Slovakia's Košice region have been charged with criminal offenses, according to local authorities. Police supervisors attributed the charges to individual failures, citing personal problems and excessive workload as contributing factors to the officers' misconduct. The Košice region encompasses eastern Slovakia and is the country's second-largest administrative area. The nature of the specific charges against the officers was not detailed, but the case highlights ongoing challenges within Slovakia's police force regarding officer welfare and operational demands.

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Second phase of Prešov northern bypass delayed by two years, highway authority confirms

Slovakia's highway authority has confirmed a significant delay in completing the second phase of the northern bypass around Prešov, the country's third-largest city in eastern Slovakia. The project, which was originally scheduled for earlier completion, will now be delivered two years behind the initial timeline. The Hubová-Ivachnová section of the bypass is expected to be completed during summer. The northern bypass is a crucial infrastructure project designed to redirect traffic around Prešov's city center, reducing congestion in the urban core and improving traffic flow through the region.

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Two Teenagers Missing in Eastern Slovakia River, Drowning Suspected

Emergency crews are searching for two missing teenagers in the village of Oborín in eastern Slovakia amid suspicions they may have drowned in a local river. Firefighters are currently conducting rescue operations at the scene. Oborín is a small village in the Košice region, where such incidents highlight ongoing concerns about water safety in rural areas during warmer weather periods.

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