Eastern Slovakia and Ukraine establish cross-border cooperation group

The Košice and Prešov regions in eastern Slovakia have established a cross-border cooperation group with Ukraine called Vihorlat. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure including roads, tourism development, and healthcare services in the border region. The Košice region encompasses Slovakia's second-largest city and much of the country's eastern territory, while the Prešov region borders Ukraine directly. Cross-border cooperation groups are formal partnerships between neighboring regions that facilitate joint projects and coordinate development efforts across national boundaries.