Kaliňák claims work on Prešov hospital is continuing

07.06.2026 14:00 HotInfo

Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák claims that work is once again underway at the construction site of the new military hospital in Prešov, and that the intensity of the work is set to increase in the near future. The project, which is meant to serve both soldiers and civilians, was the subject of Sunday's political debate, in which Kaliňák defended the Defence Ministry's approach. Refresher.sk ↗

According to available information, work on the construction had been temporarily halted over questions related to the use of funds. The minister speaks of the need for efficiency and, regarding the project's costs, mentions hundreds of millions of euros. The construction of the Prešov hospital is among the largest investments being prepared in Slovak healthcare and defence. hnonline.sk ↗

MP Jana Bittó Cigániková questions both the project's price and the missing environmental impact assessment. The opposition points in particular to the risk of rising costs and to question marks surrounding the hospital's equipment. The dispute between Kaliňák and Bittó Cigániková also touched on other political topics, including planned motions to recall ministers and the case linked to Pavol Gašpar. aktuality.sk ↗

In the broader political context, the opposition has recently initiated several extraordinary sessions aimed at expressing no confidence in members of the government. The coalition describes these moves as political tactics and also speaks of possible retaliation. Further developments will depend on the pace of work in Prešov, on the explanation of the costs, and on whether the Defence Ministry can convince both the public and the opposition of the project's transparency. Aktuality.sk - Domáce ↗

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