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Water Slalom Athlete Zuzana Paňková Named Sports Personality of Košice 2025

Water slalom athlete Zuzana Paňková received the Sports Personality of Košice 2025 award at the 17th annual ceremony held at Kunsthalle, a contemporary art venue in Slovakia's second-largest city. The awards were decided by members of the Košice Sports Academy, who presented a total of 19 metal sculptures to all honorees across various categories. The annual recognition celebrates outstanding athletic achievements by sports figures connected to Košice, the main city of eastern Slovakia and a major regional sports center.

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Michalovce Awards 'Deed of the Year 2025' to Musician, Floorball Players and Student Parliament

The eastern Slovak city of Michalovce has awarded its annual 'Deed of the Year 2025' recognition to three recipients: a musician, floorball players, and a school parliament. The mayor praised the winners for achieving something exceptional. The annual awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements by individuals and groups in the city. Michalovce, located in the Košice region near the Ukrainian border, regularly honors local citizens and organizations that have made significant positive impacts in their community through various achievements in sports, culture, and civic engagement.

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Košice City Center to Get New Municipal Tower After Years of Delays

A municipal tower project in central Košice has moved forward after experiencing delays and cost increases. The development, which has been in planning since the era of Iveta Radičová's government in the early 2010s, will add a significant high-rise structure to the city center. The project timeline and budget have been revised from the original proposals, reflecting the extended development process that has spanned over a decade.

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Police Arrest One of Slovakia's Most Dangerous Active Burglars in Košice

Police in Košice have arrested one of Slovakia's most dangerous active burglars, according to law enforcement officials. The arrest represents a significant breakthrough in efforts to combat property crime in the eastern Slovak city. Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and the economic center of the eastern region, has been dealing with increased property crime in recent years. The suspect's capture is expected to help reduce burglary rates in the area, as authorities believe the individual was responsible for multiple break-ins across the region.

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Municipal Police Subdue Aggressive Man Attacking Passersby at Košice Station Square

Municipal police officers in Košice subdued an aggressive man who was attacking pedestrians at Station Square in the city center. The officers successfully pacified the individual without causing injuries and handed him over to state police colleagues for further processing. The incident occurred in one of Košice's central public areas, requiring police intervention to protect public safety.

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Police conduct alcohol controls on major roads in Košice region during Saint Joseph's Day

Police temporarily closed entry and exit points to cities in the Košice region while conducting alcohol controls on drivers during Saint Joseph's Day celebrations. The operation aimed to identify drivers who had consumed excessive amounts of alcohol during the traditional Slovak holiday festivities. Saint Joseph's Day is celebrated on March 19th and is a traditional name day in Slovakia that often involves social gatherings and alcohol consumption.

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Missing man found by Košice municipal police officers

A man who was the subject of a police search has been apprehended by municipal police officers in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city located in the eastern part of the country. The officers successfully detained the individual without needing to use any force or coercive measures during the operation.

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Mayor of Slovak Village Foregoes Salary, Invests Tens of Thousands in Community Development

Róbert Rostáš, mayor of the village of Zemplín in eastern Slovakia, has worked without pay for two years, redirecting his salary toward local development projects. The mayor has invested approximately 40,000 euros of his foregone wages into improving municipal infrastructure and services. Zemplín is a small village in the Košice region, where local government budgets are typically limited and mayors often earn modest salaries that they can choose to waive for community benefit.

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Košice Plans to Begin Construction of First Rental Housing in Autumn

Košice plans to start construction of its first state-supported rental apartments this autumn, with 5,400 units planned over the coming years. Mayor Jaroslav Polaček and Eva Lisová, director of the State-Supported Rental Housing Agency, confirmed during a public discussion that the eastern Slovak city has become a national leader in state-supported rental housing development. The announcement was made during an interactive event called "City within a City" held at the Aupark shopping center. State-supported rental housing represents a government initiative to address Slovakia's housing shortage by providing affordable rental options as an alternative to homeownership, with Košice emerging as the most advanced city in implementing this program.

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Michalovce Plans Further Development in Hrádok Area Following Amphitheater Renovation

The eastern Slovak city of Michalovce is preparing additional improvements to the Hrádok locality after completing renovations to its amphitheater. Municipal authorities plan to begin the new development project this year with an investment of 800,000 euros. The Hrádok area appears to be part of a broader urban renewal initiative in the city, which is located in the Košice region near Slovakia's border with Ukraine.

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Košice University Hospital Opens Charitable Easter Market for Psychiatric Patients

Košice University Hospital has opened a charitable Easter market where psychiatric patients are selling their handmade products. The initiative provides patients with an opportunity to showcase and sell items they have created as part of their therapeutic activities. The Easter market serves both as a fundraising effort and a way to support the rehabilitation and social integration of patients receiving psychiatric care at the hospital.

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Second Child Dies from Fire in Roma Settlement in Eastern Slovakia

A two-year-old girl has died from injuries sustained in a fire at a Roma settlement in Mirkovce, eastern Slovakia, becoming the second victim of the blaze. Her one-year-old brother remains in critical condition, fighting for his life in hospital. The fire occurred in the settlement located in the Košice region, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in Slovakia's marginalized Roma communities where substandard housing conditions and limited access to emergency services often compound the risks from such incidents.

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Traffic Accident Near Košice Leaves One Person Injured

A traffic accident occurred near Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city located in the eastern part of the country, resulting in one person sustaining injuries. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, with firefighters being the first to reach the location of the crash.

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Supreme Court Removes Košice Court from Trying Regional Governor Trnka Over Bias Concerns

Slovakia's Supreme Court has removed the Košice court from hearing the case against Rastislav Trnka, the governor of the Košice region, after judges successfully raised objections citing potential bias. The Supreme Court upheld the judges' concerns about their ability to remain impartial in the proceedings. Trnka, who serves as the elected head of the Košice Self-Governing Region in eastern Slovakia, will now face trial elsewhere. The case represents a significant development in Slovak judicial proceedings, where concerns about local bias can lead to venue changes to ensure fair trials.

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Košice Honors Social Workers in 'Heart for Košice' Recognition Event

Social workers in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and eastern metropolis, were honored in a recognition ceremony called 'Heart for Košice' for their dedication to helping the community's most vulnerable residents. The event celebrated the contributions of social workers who provide essential services to at-risk populations in the eastern Slovak region. Košice, which serves as the regional center for eastern Slovakia, organized the ceremony to acknowledge the important role these professionals play in supporting marginalized groups and individuals facing social challenges.

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First Woman to Run for Košice Regional Governor Position Challenges Incumbent

A female candidate has announced her bid to become the first woman to serve as governor of the Košice region in eastern Slovakia, directly challenging the current incumbent. Gurbáľová, the candidate, criticized the sitting governor Trnka for being out of touch with reality. The Košice region is one of Slovakia's eight self-governing regions, with governors elected directly by voters to oversee regional administration, development projects, and coordination with municipal governments. This represents a significant political development for the region, as no woman has previously held the top regional executive position in Košice.

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Deputy Mayor of Košice Announces Bid for Regional Governor

Lucia Gurbáľová, deputy mayor of Košice, officially announced her candidacy for governor of the Košice Self-Governing Region, becoming the first woman to enter the race for the position. Gurbáľová made the announcement surrounded by a team of local government experts, regional council candidates, and representatives of the Christian Democratic Movement, a conservative political party. She stated her primary motivation is to advocate for people throughout the region, claiming the current regional governor has neglected their needs. The Košice Self-Governing Region is one of Slovakia's eight regional administrative units, with the governor serving as the elected head of regional government responsible for healthcare, education, transportation, and regional development.

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Firefighters Battle House Fire in Kalša Village for Two Hours

Professional and volunteer firefighters worked for several hours to extinguish a roof fire at a family house in the village of Kalša, located in eastern Slovakia's Košice region. Emergency crews from the Fire and Rescue Service stations in Bidovce and Košice-Teplárenská responded to the incident, supported by volunteer fire units from surrounding villages. The operation required coordinated efforts from multiple fire departments to bring the blaze under control.

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Thieves Target Multiple Businesses in Eastern Slovakia, Causing Thousands in Damages

A series of thefts struck eastern Slovakia as criminals broke into various businesses including a pawn shop, restaurant, and construction site. The thieves showed no discrimination in their targets, hitting different types of establishments across the region. The combined thefts resulted in damages totaling thousands of euros, highlighting a concerning pattern of criminal activity affecting local businesses in the area.

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Košice District Appoints Voluntary Night Mayor Position

The Staré Mesto district of Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city, has established a new position of "night mayor" as a voluntary role. The appointment has drawn criticism from local politician Djordjevič, who compared the symbolic nature of the position to "declaring himself boss of all of Košice." Municipal officials confirmed that the night mayor function is unpaid and operates on a voluntary basis, though specific details about the role's responsibilities and scope of authority remain unclear.

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