Bratislava Public Pool Demolished to Make Way for Developer's Housing Project
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A public swimming pool on Žižkova Street in Bratislava has been demolished, clearing the way for a real estate development on what are considered highly valuable urban plots. The site was acquired by Vladimír Hudek, a former government minister, in partnership with Finep, a major Central European property developer. The loss of the pool comes as the outdoor swimming season begins, drawing attention to the disappearance of public recreational infrastructure in favor of private development. The case highlights broader tensions in Bratislava between the commercial interests of developers and residents' access to public amenities in the city.