Residents of Lietavská Lúčka protest as cement plant resumes original production

Slovakia's second-oldest cement plant has changed its production program and returned to its original cement manufacturing operations, sparking growing opposition from residents in the village of Lietavská Lúčka. Local inhabitants are complaining about corrosive dust emissions and expressing serious concerns about their health and air quality. The plant's return to traditional cement production has reignited environmental and health fears among the community, who are worried about the impact of industrial emissions on their daily lives and long-term wellbeing.