Defense Minister Rules Out Expropriation of Land Under Javorina Military District

Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák has ruled out expropriating thousands of privately-owned land parcels located within the Javorina military district, instead proposing to sell or exchange the properties. The announcement addresses the complex ownership situation affecting thousands of property owners whose land falls within the military zone. Kaliňák's proposal would involve either selling the military properties to current landowners or arranging land swaps to resolve the overlapping claims. The Javorina military district, located in northern Slovakia, has faced ongoing disputes over property rights, as the military zone encompasses numerous privately-owned parcels that were established before the area's designation for defense purposes.