Slovakia is working to improve living conditions in marginalized Roma communities, investing nearly one billion euros, yet many still lack basic necessities like drinking water and sanitation.

Local officials report ongoing struggles, with some residents traveling long distances for water, while government representatives claim investments are being made systematically in housing, infrastructure, and education.

A new initiative has been launched to fund local civic and order services, with over 15 million euros allocated to help maintain public order in various municipalities.

• Stovky miliónov eur rómskym komunitám zásadný obrat nepriniesli. Mnohí obyvatelia osád zostávajú bez pitnej vody. In: TA3. 18.07.2026. https://www.ta3.com/clanok/1061535/stovky-milionov-eur-romskym-komunitam-zasadny-obrat-nepriniesli-mnohi-obyvatelia-osad-zostavaju-bez-pitnej-vody#google_vignette