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Sole Ukrainian Female Tram Driver in Košice Grateful for Safety Despite Financial Struggles

A Ukrainian woman working as the only female tram driver from her country in Košice has expressed gratitude for the safety Slovakia provides, despite acknowledging financial limitations. The woman, who changes into various costumes including a ladybug and angel for her work, represents part of the Ukrainian refugee community that has found employment in Slovakia's eastern regional capital since the war began. Her story highlights both the integration challenges and opportunities that Ukrainian refugees face in Slovak cities, where many have sought to rebuild their lives while adapting to new working environments and economic realities.

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Košice Region Maps Investment Plots as New Urban Planning Institute Launches

The Košice Region has begun mapping available land plots for potential investors while establishing a new urban planning institute to support development efforts. The initiative comes as one-third of municipalities in the region lack proper territorial planning documents, creating obstacles for both local development and foreign investment. The Košice Region, located in eastern Slovakia, is working to address these planning deficiencies to better attract businesses and coordinate regional growth. The new urban planning institute will help municipalities develop comprehensive territorial plans and provide technical expertise for coordinating development projects across the region.

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Document Office in Košice Area to Operate with Limited Staff on Monday

The Slovak Republic Police announced that the document office serving the Košice-okolie district will operate with reduced capacity on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to staffing issues. Citizens seeking services at the office should expect longer waiting times during the limited operations. The document office handles administrative services such as identity cards and passports for residents in the Košice surrounding area, one of Slovakia's administrative districts in the eastern part of the country.

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Košice police documents office to operate with reduced hours due to staffing issues

The Slovak Police announced that the documents office serving the Košice-okolie district will operate with limited capacity on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to staffing shortages. Citizens are advised to expect longer waiting times when visiting the office to process identity cards, passports, and other official documents. The Košice-okolie district encompasses the rural areas surrounding Slovakia's second-largest city, and the documents office handles essential administrative services for residents in the region.

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Košice Courts Building Evacuated Then Immediately Called Back, Police Launch Criminal Investigation

A bizarre incident unfolded at the Košice court building when authorities declared an evacuation only to cancel it moments later. Police have launched a criminal investigation into the unusual circumstances surrounding the emergency response. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at judicial facilities in Slovakia's second-largest city, though specific details about what prompted the initial evacuation order remain unclear.

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Police Launch Criminal Investigation After Evacuation Confusion at Košice Court Building

An unusual incident occurred at the Košice court building when authorities declared an evacuation but then cancelled it shortly afterward. Police have initiated criminal proceedings in connection with the confusing situation. The brief evacuation order and its sudden reversal created disruption at the courthouse, which houses multiple judicial departments serving Slovakia's second-largest city and the eastern region.

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Water Company Shareholders Seek Transfer of Municipal Infrastructure Due to Repair Funding Shortage

Shareholders of Východoslovenská vodárenská spoločnosť (VVS), a major water utility serving eastern Slovakia, are exploring options to transfer municipal water and sewage infrastructure to the company due to insufficient funds for necessary repairs. The shareholders lack adequate financial resources to maintain and upgrade the aging water supply and sewage systems currently under municipal ownership. VVS operates as a regional water management company serving multiple municipalities in eastern Slovakia, and the proposed infrastructure transfer would shift responsibility for costly maintenance and modernization projects from cash-strapped local governments to the utility company.

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Košice Parking System Removing Ticket Machines and Signs as Residents Cancel Cards

The municipal parking system in Košice is removing newly installed parking meters and signage as local residents cancel their parking cards en masse. The city is currently processing refund requests from cardholders who are abandoning the parking program. The withdrawal of equipment suggests significant problems with the implementation of Košice's paid parking zone system, though the specific reasons for the system's apparent failure have not been detailed.

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New Parking Signs and Meters Disappearing from Košice's Paid Parking Zone as Residents Cancel Cards

New parking signs and payment meters are being removed from Košice's paid parking zone (KVP) as local residents cancel their parking cards and seek refunds. The city is currently processing applications for these refunds. The KVP system, which required drivers to pay for parking in designated areas of Slovakia's second-largest city, appears to be undergoing significant changes as infrastructure is being dismantled and residents abandon the program.

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Business Partner of Former Košice Mayor Sentenced for Unpaid Wages

A court has sentenced the business partner of former Košice mayor Richard Raši to pay outstanding wages and severance compensation to employees. The woman, who has been linked to various business dealings with Raši during his time as mayor, was found guilty of failing to pay employee compensation but was acquitted on a separate criminal charge. The case represents part of ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding business practices connected to Košice's former leadership. Raši, who served as mayor of Slovakia's second-largest city before becoming a national politician with the ruling Smer-SD party, has faced various investigations into his municipal tenure.

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Košice Launches First Civilian Patrol Group to Monitor Residential Areas

A civilian patrol group called "Boys from the Housing Estate for the Housing Estate" has begun operating in Košice, marking the establishment of the city's first such community watch initiative. The mayor signed an agreement with the group to formalize their role in monitoring residential neighborhoods. The civilian patrol represents a community-driven approach to local security, with residents taking an active role in watching over their own housing estate areas in Slovakia's second-largest city.

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Former Minister Karel Hirman Announces Candidacy for Košice Regional Governor

Karel Hirman, a former Slovak economy minister, announced his candidacy for governor of the Košice Region in eastern Slovakia. Hirman served as economy minister in Eduard Heger's government from September 2022 to May 2023 and is a member of the leadership of the Democrats party, a liberal opposition party formed in 2022. Despite facing various controversies, Hirman considers the current regional governor as the favorite in the upcoming election. The Košice Region is Slovakia's second-largest administrative region and includes the country's second-largest city, making the gubernatorial race significant for the opposition's efforts to maintain influence in regional politics.

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Drunk Man Threatens Security Guard with Knife at Košice Shopping Center

Police arrested an intoxicated man who threatened a security guard with a knife at a shopping center in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city. Officers detained the suspect outside the building, where a breathalyzer test revealed he had nearly two per mille of alcohol in his system, well above Slovakia's legal driving limit. The man threatened to kill the security guard during the confrontation before being taken into custody and placed in a police cell.

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Man fights for life after woman stabs him with pencil in Košice

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed with a pencil by a young woman during a conflict in Košice on Wednesday. The incident left the victim with serious injuries requiring emergency medical treatment. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack in Slovakia's second-largest city.

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Eastern Slovak Town Launches Mobile App for Citizen Communication

The town of Veľké Kapušany in eastern Slovakia has launched a mobile application to improve communication with its residents. The app will provide municipal announcements and include a waste collection calendar, offering citizens digital access to local government services and information. The initiative represents the town's effort to modernize its communication channels with the public through digital technology.

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Police charge 21-year-old man after mass brawl in Krompachy leaves eight injured

Police have charged a 21-year-old man following a mass brawl in Krompachy that left eight people injured, including a child who required surgery. The incident occurred in the eastern Slovak town, with authorities launching an investigation into the violent altercation that resulted in multiple casualties requiring medical treatment. Krompachy is located in the Košice region of eastern Slovakia, approximately 300 kilometers east of Bratislava.

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Eastern Slovak municipalities seek infrastructure transfer to regional water company

Municipalities in eastern Slovakia are exploring the transfer of their water and sewage infrastructure to VVS (Východoslovenská vodárenská spoločnosť), the regional water supply company. Current legislation prevents municipalities from claiming depreciation on infrastructure assets they operate but do not own, which limits their ability to invest in maintenance and modernization of water supply systems and sewage networks. The proposed transfer to the water company would resolve this legal obstacle and enable greater investment in infrastructure improvements.

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Tram Service Continues Despite Municipal-Regional Dispute Over Track Repairs

Trams continue operating in Košice despite an ongoing dispute between the city and regional authorities over responsibility for repairing Alejová street. The city administration has accused the regional government of engaging in political maneuvering, while regional officials have defended their position by citing their legal competencies. Despite the institutional disagreement, both sides acknowledge that repairs to Alejová street are necessary and must be carried out.

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Political Dispute Emerges Over Tram Line Repairs in Eastern Slovakia

A disagreement has erupted between city and regional authorities over responsibility for repairing Alejová street, a key tram route in eastern Slovakia. The city administration has accused regional officials of engaging in political maneuvering, while the regional government has defended its position by citing jurisdictional competencies. Despite the administrative dispute, tram services continue to operate on the line. Both sides agree that repairs to Alejová street are necessary, but the conflict centers on which level of government should take responsibility for the infrastructure maintenance.

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