Kaliňák defends nearly €50 million renovation of Kukurica…

Kaliňák defends nearly €50 million renovation of Kukurica building

17.07.2026 12:02 HotInfo

Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák on Thursday presented the new headquarters of the Slovak Ministry of Defense in the renovated Kukurica building in Bratislava's Nové Mesto district. The ministry could gradually begin moving into the former Hviezda dormitory during the summer or in the coming months. domov.sme.sk ↗

The renovation of the high-rise building, which began in 2024, cost nearly €50 million. Kaliňák rejects claims that the project was overpriced and stands behind the final price. At the media day, he also showed equipment with price tags, including a kitchen unit costing €7,950, which he describes as standard. The ministry also stated that it did not purchase the previously criticized leather sofas worth approximately €14,000, because the layout of the floors had changed. aktuality.sk ↗

Other elements of the equipment also raised questions, such as an LED screen or a moss wall, for which, according to available information, ultrasonic bird deterrents were used. The opposition criticizes the cost of the renovation and speaks of wasting public money. The extra-parliamentary Democrats claim that the project began back when former minister Jaroslav Naď was in office. SITA ↗

The ministry plans to turn the building into the headquarters of the defense department. There is also an intention to name the space in front of the new headquarters General Golian Square. Kaliňák also hinted that the ministry wants to address the original ministry building as well. sme.sk ↗

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Location: Bratislava-nové mesto

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