Luník IX
borough in the city of Košice / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Luník IX is a borough (city ward) in the city of Košice, Slovakia, in the Košice II district. It is located in the western-central part of the city, surrounded by the boroughs of Pereš, Myslava, Barca, Juh and Západ.
Luník IX houses the largest community of Romani people in Slovakia.[1] It was originally built for 2,500 people. Estimates are that its population in 2021 is three times larger. Living standards are low. Services such as gas, water, and electricity are usually cut off, because the majority of inhabitants are not paying rent or utilities fees.[2]
Health standards are low: diseases such as hepatitis, head lice, diarrhoea, scabies, and meningitis are common.[2] Almost all people in the borough do not have a job.[2] The borough has one elementary school and a kindergarten.[3]
Luník IX is serviced by a bus line, which stops only on selected bus stops. Boarding the bus is only allowed through the front door. Due to frequent attacks of aggressive residents, bus drivers deployed on the line receive a hazard pay.[4]