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Police arrest nephew for stabbing uncle in eastern Slovak village

Police arrested a man in the village of Rudňany in eastern Slovakia's Spišská Nová Ves district following a violent stabbing incident on Friday morning. The suspect allegedly stabbed his uncle in the chest and hand during an altercation at a local apartment building. Officers apprehended the man at a grocery store after the attack. The injured victim was transported to a hospital in Spišská Nová Ves for treatment. The incident occurred in the small village located in the Košice region of eastern Slovakia.

Košice Dnes
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Police Arrest Suspect in Violent Attack in Eastern Slovakia

Police have arrested a suspect following a violent attack in the town of Rudňany in eastern Slovakia. Authorities are investigating the incident as an attempted murder case. The attack occurred in Rudňany, a small town located in the Košice region of Slovakia.

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Police Investigate Violent Attack in Rudňany as Attempted Murder

Police have detained a suspect following a violent attack in Rudňany, a town in eastern Slovakia. Authorities are investigating the incident as an attempted murder case. The attack occurred in the small municipality located in the Spišská Nová Ves district of the Košice region. No additional details about the circumstances of the attack, the condition of the victim, or the identity of the suspect have been released as the investigation continues.

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Eastern Slovakia opens reconstructed bridge in Olcnava after major renovation

The Košice Region has opened a newly reconstructed bridge in the village of Olcnava following extensive renovation work. The project involved the complete removal of the original bridge structure, including its foundations, and the construction of a new single-span bridge to replace it. The Košice Region is one of Slovakia's eight administrative regions, located in the eastern part of the country and centered around the city of Košice, the nation's second-largest urban center.

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Košice Public Transport Routes Modified Due to Rastislavova Street Construction

Košice's public transport operator will implement temporary route changes starting Sunday, March 8, affecting multiple bus lines due to ongoing construction work on Rastislavova Street. The Municipal Transport Company of Košice (DPMK) has notified passengers that several bus routes will be modified while the street work continues. The changes are part of efforts to maintain public transport services during infrastructure improvements in Slovakia's second-largest city.

Košice Dnes
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Košice

Eastern Slovakia replaces deteriorating bridge with new 920,000-euro structure

A new bridge has been constructed in Olcnava, a village in eastern Slovakia, replacing an old structure that had fallen into a state of disrepair. The Košice regional government funded the 920,000-euro project to build the replacement bridge, which offers improved load-bearing capacity and enhanced safety features compared to its predecessor. The investment addresses critical infrastructure needs in the rural area, ensuring continued safe passage for residents and vehicles.

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Slovakia's Košice Region Builds New Bridge in Olcnava for 920,000 Euros

The Košice Region has constructed a new bridge in Olcnava to replace an old structure that had deteriorated to a dangerous condition. The new bridge, built at a cost of 920,000 euros, offers improved load capacity and enhanced safety features compared to its predecessor. The replacement was necessary due to the previous bridge's critical structural condition that posed safety risks.

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Logging Operations Near Košice to Temporarily Disrupt Popular Cycling Route

Planned logging operations in forests near Košice will temporarily affect a popular cycling route between the village of Sokoľ and Kráľova studňa during March. Mestské lesy Košice, the city's forest management company, warned visitors that forestry equipment will be operating in the affected area and passage along the forest road may be temporarily restricted. The cycling route between Sokoľ and Kráľova studňa is a favored destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the region around Slovakia's second-largest city.

Košice Dnes
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Košice

Major street repairs in Košice to continue with new phase affecting traffic and public transport

Rastislavova Street in Košice will undergo another phase of reconstruction work that will impact both vehicle traffic and public transportation services. The construction-related restrictions are scheduled to remain in effect until April, affecting one of the city's key thoroughfares. The ongoing repairs represent a continuation of infrastructure improvements in Slovakia's second-largest city, located in the eastern part of the country.

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First Poll Released on Candidates for Košice Regional Governor Position

A polling survey by AKO agency examining candidates for the position of Košice regional governor has been released by the team of one of the potential candidates, Porvažník. The poll appears to assess the electoral prospects of various candidates including Trnka, Porvažník, and Šimko among others who may seek the regional leadership position. Regional governors in Slovakia serve as heads of the country's eight self-governing regions, overseeing local administration, development projects, and coordinating between municipal and national government levels.

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Shopping Center in Košice City Center to be Demolished for 20-Meter Residential Building

A shopping center in central Košice will be demolished to make way for a new 20-meter tall residential building at a key intersection in the city center. The development comes as city planners are already proposing changes to Košice's newly adopted territorial plan, which governs urban development and zoning regulations in Slovakia's second-largest city and the economic hub of eastern Slovakia.

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Košice to Demolish Shopping Center, Build 20-Meter Residential Complex at Central Intersection

A shopping center in Košice will be demolished to make way for a new 20-meter tall residential building at a central intersection. The development comes as the city implements changes to its newly adopted territorial plan. Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and the main urban center of the eastern region, is undergoing urban redevelopment as officials work to modernize the city center through new construction projects.

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Košice Breast Center Introduces New Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer

The breast cancer center in Košice has introduced a new surgical technique for treating breast cancer that removes tumors with maximum precision. The advanced procedure represents a significant development in cancer treatment capabilities at the medical facility in Slovakia's second-largest city. Košice, located in eastern Slovakia, serves as a major regional medical hub for the surrounding area. The new surgical approach is expected to improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer patients by allowing doctors to target and remove cancerous tissue with enhanced accuracy while minimizing damage to healthy surrounding tissue.

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Košice launches public tender for Hlinkova Street bridge reconstruction

The city of Košice has announced a public procurement tender to find a contractor for the reconstruction of a bridge on Hlinkova Street. The eastern Slovak city, which is the country's second largest, is seeking qualified companies to carry out the infrastructure project. Public procurement procedures in Slovakia require municipalities to openly tender major construction contracts to ensure transparency and competitive pricing for public works projects.

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Eastern Slovak Regions Secure Access to EastInvest Development Fund

The Prešov and Košice self-governing regions have gained access to the EastInvest fund, a development scheme aimed at boosting economic growth in Slovakia's eastern territories. Regional officials view the fund as a significant opportunity to address longstanding economic disparities between eastern and western Slovakia. The development comes as regional leaders push for greater administrative powers to better manage local development initiatives and attract investment to areas that have historically lagged behind the capital and western regions in economic development.

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Košice

Million-Euro Repair Project to Close Cycling Route Under Bikoš Mountain Due to Falling Rocks

A cycling route beneath Bikoš Mountain in eastern Slovakia will be completely closed for a major repair project costing over one million euros to address the ongoing problem of falling rocks. The section has posed safety risks to cyclists and pedestrians due to unstable rock formations on the mountainside. The extensive renovation work will aim to secure the rocky slopes and make the popular recreational route safe for public use again.

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Košice

Popular Cycling Route Near Košice to Face Restrictions Through March Due to Logging Operations

The Sokoľ-Kráľova studňa cycling route near Košice will face access restrictions until the end of March due to planned logging operations. Mestské lesy Košice, the municipal forestry company that manages the city's forests, has scheduled timber harvesting activities in the area that will temporarily limit access to the popular recreational trail. The route connects the Sokoľ area with Kráľova studňa, a natural spring location that serves as a common destination for cyclists and hikers in the region around Slovakia's second-largest city.

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Košice

Cycling Route Between Sokoľ and Kráľova studňa to Face Restrictions Until End of March

A popular cycling route connecting Sokoľ and Kráľova studňa in Košice will be subject to access restrictions through the end of March due to planned logging operations. Mestské lesy Košice, the municipal forestry company that manages the city's forest areas, has scheduled timber harvesting activities that will require temporary limitations on the recreational trail. The restrictions affect one of the cycling routes in the forested areas surrounding Slovakia's second-largest city, where municipal forests provide popular recreational spaces for residents and visitors.

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Košice

Popular Košice Cycling Trail to Be Restricted Until End of March

The Sokoľ-Kráľova studňa cycling trail in Košice will face restrictions through the end of March due to planned logging operations by Mestské lesy Košice, the municipal forestry company. The trail, which connects the Sokoľ area to Kráľova studňa (King's Well), is a popular route for cyclists in Slovakia's second-largest city. The temporary limitations are necessary to ensure public safety during the forestry work in the surrounding woodland areas managed by the city's forest management company.

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