Košice City Plans to Transform Drug-Plagued Area into Recreation Zone Despite Council Concerns

Košice city officials are moving forward with plans to convert a problematic urban area into a recreational zone, despite warnings from city council members about the site's suitability. Local councillors have raised serious concerns about the project's viability, pointing to ongoing drug activity in the area where they regularly collect used syringes. The councillors are questioning whether the planned transformation can succeed given the location's persistent problems with drug use and associated safety issues.