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Slovak Police Arrest Female Driver Under Influence of Drugs After Erratic Driving

Slovak police detained a 42-year-old woman after her erratic driving pattern alerted officers to possible impairment. The woman was driving in a zigzag pattern from side to side, prompting police to conduct a traffic stop. While a breathalyzer test confirmed she had not consumed alcohol, officers observed nervous behavior and signs indicating she had used narcotic substances. The incident highlights ongoing efforts by Slovak police to detect and prosecute drug-impaired driving, which poses similar safety risks to drunk driving but requires different testing methods to identify.

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Nitra Municipal Police to Begin Using Drone for Public Order Monitoring

Municipal police in Nitra, Slovakia's fourth-largest city, will start using a drone for law enforcement operations. The unmanned aircraft will be deployed to monitor public order during celebrations, gatherings, protests, and other municipal events. The introduction of drone technology represents a modernization effort by local authorities to enhance their surveillance capabilities and improve crowd management during public gatherings in the western Slovak city.

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Wooden Observation Tower at Americká Lúka to Undergo Major Renovation

A wooden observation tower located at Americká Lúka will undergo extensive renovation work expected to last approximately two weeks. The renovation represents a significant maintenance project for the popular viewing structure, though specific details about the scope of work or reasons for the renovation were not disclosed.

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Vranov nad Topľou Introduces New Paid Parking Spaces

The eastern Slovak town of Vranov nad Topľou has expanded its paid parking system by adding new parking spaces and installing additional parking meters. The municipality implemented the changes to better manage parking in the town center, which serves as a regional hub in the Prešov region near the Ukrainian border.

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Paramotor Propeller Injures Man and Boy in Eastern Slovakia

A paramotor propeller injured a man and a boy in the Vranov nad Topľou district of eastern Slovakia. The accident occurred in the yard of a family home. Vranov nad Topľou is located in the Prešov region near the Ukrainian border, an area where recreational flying activities are common due to favorable terrain conditions.

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Police investigate theft of 200,000 euros from apartment safe in Poprad

Police are investigating the theft of 200,000 euros in cash that was stolen from a safe in an apartment in Poprad, a city in northern Slovakia. The substantial cash theft represents a significant criminal case in the region, though authorities have not yet released details about the circumstances of the break-in or potential suspects. Poprad, located in the Prešov region near the High Tatras mountains, is a popular tourist destination and regional economic center.

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House Fire in Vrícko Claims Life, Firefighters Battle Blaze for Over an Hour

A fire broke out in the basement of a family home in Vrícko, trapping one person inside and ultimately claiming their life. The blaze occurred in the basement area that housed a boiler room and stored wood. Multiple firefighting units responded to the emergency and worked for more than an hour to extinguish the fire. The victim remained trapped inside the building during the incident.

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Police Vehicle Crash in Michalovce Under Investigation

A traffic accident involving a police vehicle in Michalovce is being investigated by internal affairs authorities. One of the vehicles involved in the crash ended up overturned on its roof. The Police Inspection, Slovakia's internal oversight body responsible for investigating incidents involving law enforcement officers, has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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Pedestrian killed in car collision near Strážske, lacked reflective elements

A pedestrian died in a collision with a vehicle near Strážske, a town in eastern Slovakia. Police investigators noted that the victim was not wearing reflective elements at the time of the accident. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident to determine the exact cause of the collision.

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Slovak Paradise National Park closes hiking trails due to restrictions in Hornád Gorge

The administration of Slovak Paradise National Park has announced continued closures of popular hiking routes on Tuesday, March 10. The affected trails include the Hrdlo Hornádu - Kláštorská roklina route and the Košariská - Kláštorisko path, both located in the Hornád Gorge area of the national park. The park administration cited unspecified restrictions as the reason for keeping these tourist routes closed to visitors.

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Major revitalization project launches at St. Stephen's Square in Dunajská Streda

A comprehensive revitalization project has begun at St. Stephen's Square in Dunajská Streda, a town in southwestern Slovakia near the Hungarian border. The project will create new access roads leading to the district prosecutor's office and the local combined school. The renovation represents a significant infrastructure upgrade for the town center, which serves as an administrative hub for the surrounding region with its substantial ethnic Hungarian population.

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Travel Blogger Claims Last-Minute Check-In Can Secure Best Seats on Budget Airlines

A Slovak travel blogger known as Janka Travelhackerka suggests that passengers checking in last for flights on budget carriers like Wizz Air and Ryanair may receive better seat assignments. Janka Schweighoferová, who specializes in travel advice, also addressed passenger rights during Middle East travel disruptions, noting that compensation for accommodation and meals depends on where airlines are based and passenger destinations. She explained that airlines sometimes provide more assistance than legally required, often going beyond their minimum obligations to help stranded travelers.

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Gunshots Fired at Singer Rihanna's Home, No Injuries Reported

An unidentified woman fired shots at the home of international pop star Rihanna, though no one was injured in the incident. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, with authorities yet to determine what prompted the attack on the singer's residence.

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Police Car Collides with Civilian Vehicle in Michalovce, Three Hospitalized

A serious traffic accident occurred Sunday in Michalovce, a city in eastern Slovakia, when a police service vehicle collided with a civilian car. The crash involved a police Škoda Kodiaq and a Kia Sportage, requiring emergency responders to transport three people to hospital for medical treatment. The collision disrupted traffic in the area as emergency services responded to the scene.

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Abandoned Spa Hotel in Trnkov Attracts Unwanted Visitors to Historic Villa

An abandoned spa hotel project in Trnkov has begun attracting unwanted visitors who enter the site carrying plastic bags, despite the hotel never having been completed. The intruders are accessing what appears to be a valuable historic villa that was part of the planned hotel development. The incomplete project has left the property vulnerable to unauthorized entry, raising concerns about security and potential damage to the historic structure.

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Three People Hospitalized After Police Car Collision in Eastern Slovakia

Three people were taken to hospital following a collision between a police vehicle and a civilian car in Michalovce, a city in eastern Slovakia's Košice region. The accident occurred in the city center, though details about the circumstances of the crash and the condition of those injured have not been released.

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Žilina City Hall Plans Ice Rink Renovation in Near Future

The mayor of Žilina, Peter Fiabáne, announced plans to renovate the city's winter stadium in the coming period. The mayor told the Slovak news agency TASR that the city lacks both suitable land and sufficient financial resources to build a completely new stadium. Žilina, located in northwestern Slovakia, is the country's fourth-largest city and serves as an important regional center for the Žilina Region.

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