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Fire in Stará Ľubovňa leaves dozens homeless in Podsadek district

A fire in the Podsadek district of Stará Ľubovňa, a town in northeastern Slovakia, left dozens of residents without homes. Both professional and volunteer firefighters responded to the blaze. Stará Ľubovňa, located in the Prešov Region near the Polish border, is home to approximately 16,000 people. The fire represents a significant emergency for the local community, though details about the cause, extent of damage, or casualties have not been disclosed.

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Partizánske Opens New Million-Euro Cycling Path Connecting to Regional Network

The western Slovak city of Partizánske has opened a new cycling path stretching over three kilometers at a cost exceeding one million euros. The route connects to the existing cycling network and includes bridges linking different parts of the city to the nearby Nitra River region. The infrastructure project expands cycling opportunities for residents and visitors in the industrial city, which is located in the Trenčín region approximately 150 kilometers northeast of Bratislava.

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Police and Labor Inspectors Conduct Nighttime Taxi Controls in Trebišov District

Police officers and labor inspectors carried out nighttime controls of taxi drivers in the Trebišov district in eastern Slovakia. The joint operation included breath tests for alcohol and drug screening of drivers, with all tests returning negative results. The controls were part of routine enforcement efforts to ensure taxi drivers comply with safety regulations and labor standards.

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Gas explosion in Zábiedovo injures one person with burns

A gas explosion occurred in a residential building in the village of Zábiedovo, located in Slovakia's Prešov region in the eastern part of the country. One person sustained burn injuries in the blast and was transported to emergency medical services for treatment. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns related to gas installations in Slovak residential properties, though the specific cause of the explosion has not yet been determined.

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Gas Explosion Injures One Person in Northern Slovak Village

A gas explosion in a family home in Zábiedovo, a village in the Orava region of northern Slovakia, injured one person who suffered burns and was carried from the building. Firefighters responded to the incident and disconnected the house from energy supplies as a safety precaution. The Orava region, located near the Polish border, is a mountainous area in Slovakia's north where such incidents can pose particular challenges for emergency response due to the rural terrain.

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Eastern Slovak Municipality Fined by Bailiff After Failing to Fix Garage Damage Despite Court Order

A bailiff has imposed a fine on a municipal government in eastern Slovakia after it failed to carry out court-ordered repairs to a damaged garage. The property owner had successfully sued the municipality over recurring damage to his garage caused by poor weather conditions, but the local government did not implement the required remedial measures despite the legal ruling. The case highlights ongoing disputes between citizens and local authorities over infrastructure maintenance and property damage responsibility.

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Creating a Peaceful Bedroom: What Doesn't Belong in Your Sleep Space

Many bedrooms have become cluttered storage areas for laundry, ironing boards, and vacuum cleaners, leaving little space for relaxation and rest. Interior design experts are offering guidance on how to transform bedrooms back into peaceful, comfortable sanctuaries by removing unnecessary items and focusing on creating a calm environment conducive to sleep and relaxation.

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Slovak Town of Detva Reports Budget Surplus of Over 1.3 Million Euros for 2025

The town of Detva ended 2025 with a budget surplus of 1,322,448 euros, municipal authorities announced. The central Slovak town significantly increased its investment spending to 3,853,956 euros in 2025, more than double the 1,791,705 euros invested in 2024. Detva, located in the Banská Bystrica region, is known for its folk culture and traditional crafts, and the increased investment suggests expanded municipal development projects during the year.

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Police charge 27-year-old man with murder in axe attack

Police have charged a 27-year-old man with murder following a fatal axe attack in Banská Bystrica. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Uľanka district of the central Slovak city, where a 51-year-old man died from his injuries. The attack represents a serious violent crime in what is typically a quiet residential area of Slovakia's regional center.

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Recipe Feature: Baked Pasta with Ham and Cheese

A local Košice publication featured a recipe for baked pasta with ham and cheese, describing it as a popular home-cooking dish that combines simple preparation with rich, cheesy flavors. The recipe is promoted as ideal for quick lunches or dinners when feeding a family without complicated steps, promising a crispy surface and creamy interior filled with wholesome ingredients.

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Daylight Saving Time Change to Extend Night Train Journey from Zemplín Region

Night train services from Slovakia's eastern Zemplín region will experience delays of up to one hour due to the spring transition to daylight saving time. The time change, which moves clocks forward by one hour, will extend journey times for overnight rail passengers traveling from this eastern Slovak region, as train schedules must accommodate the lost hour when clocks spring forward.

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Firefighters Respond to 20 Weather-Related Incidents in Žilina Region

Firefighters in the Žilina region conducted 20 emergency operations due to severe weather conditions. The interventions primarily involved removing fallen trees that blocked roads and posed safety hazards to residents and traffic. Emergency crews also responded to structural damage, including a collapsed ceiling in a residential building that required immediate attention to ensure resident safety.

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Slovak Court Acquits Driver After Previous Conviction for Drunk Driving

A Slovak driver who was previously sentenced to prison for drunk driving has been acquitted by a different court despite evidence showing both occupants of the vehicle had blood alcohol levels exceeding two per mille. The case highlights inconsistencies in how Slovak courts handle drunk driving prosecutions, with one court convicting the defendant and sentencing him to imprisonment while another court found him not guilty of the same charges. The conflicting verdicts occurred despite clear evidence that both individuals in the vehicle were heavily intoxicated, with alcohol levels more than four times the legal limit for driving in Slovakia.

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STVR Experiences Technical Difficulties During Broadcast

Slovakia's public broadcaster STVR experienced technical difficulties during a recent broadcast, with the incident being described as a minor glitch or mishap. The technical problem appears to have affected programming related to content involving the United States, Kyiv, and commentary intended for a program or segment called Machala.

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Presov Public Transport Adjusts Night Routes for Daylight Saving Time Change

Public transportation in Presov will modify its night bus routes starting April 1 to accommodate the switch to daylight saving time. The eastern Slovak city's municipal transport authority announced that several connections will be adjusted as part of the seasonal schedule change. The modifications affect overnight services that operate during the transition period when clocks move forward one hour, requiring coordination of timetables to maintain service continuity for passengers using late-night and early-morning public transport.

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City calculates thousands of euros needed to repair underpass damaged in police accident

A Slovak city has determined the cost of repairing an underpass damaged in an accident involving a police officer, with repairs requiring thousands of euros. The underpass remains blocked by barriers following the incident. The accident caused structural damage that has left the pedestrian passage unusable, forcing authorities to maintain safety barriers while they assess repair costs and plan restoration work.

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