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Launch edition: important announcements from the past two weeks. Each story shows its original publication date.
The city reports that Jozsef-forrás spring below Cvičná lúka on Kamzík has been restored. It is the eighth historic stone spring repaired by Mestské lesy, as part of its programme to preserve the forest park’s historic features.
The Financial Administration describes a planned €2 handling fee per customs-declaration item for distance purchases from outside the EU. Its announcement gives 1 November 2026 as the expected introduction date. This is a reported plan, not a statement that the fee is already in force.
Sociálna poisťovňa will automatically notify self-employed people who extended their 2025 tax-return deadline. Notices will specify their insurance status and contributions from October. Dispatch is due by 20 October; the first October payment at the revised amount is due by 9 November 2026.
The government reports that the structural shell of Martin’s new university hospital is complete. The project includes 660 beds. It says funding has been arranged for construction to continue in 2027, with operations planned to begin around the turn of 2028–2029. The hospital has not opened yet.
The prime minister announced plans to continue reduced rail fares in November and December. The statement describes a 50% reduction in second-class fares in effect since 1 October. Check the operator’s conditions for the specific ticket and whether the reduction applies.
The government says Slovakia, through JAVYS, acquired 100% of JESS following an agreement. JESS prepares the new nuclear-generation project at Jaslovské Bohunice. Officials link the ownership change to faster project preparation; it does not mean the new power plant has already been built.
A conference on state-supported rental housing discussed faster design and construction processes. The prime minister said the government was willing to amend legislation if needed. The announcement concerns discussions and intentions; it does not introduce new application rules or guarantee access to a flat.
The Transport Ministry announced the opening of the D1 section between Hubová and Ivachnová, including Čebrať tunnel. The route is intended to relieve transit traffic in Ružomberok. Its announcement says the Ružomberok bypass itself can be used without a valid motorway vignette; that does not automatically cover the rest of a journey.
The city announced the symbolic opening of renewed public space linking Námestie SNP, Námestie Nežnej revolúcie and Poštová. The works form part of Živé námestie. The 2 October announcement concerns the first major renovation stage, rather than completion of every future phase of the project.
The agency warned of a fraudulent website that copied an older e-services page and demanded payment of a fictitious debt. Sociálna poisťovňa says that site has been blocked. It urges clients not to provide personal or banking details through unverified links and to remain cautious about similar messages.
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