International partner cooperation

At the Hrnčiarovce nad Parnou prison, a meeting of partner prisons was held from 12 to 14 October 2026 as part of an exchange internship. The invitation of the prison director, Col. Mgr. Michal Čička, was accepted by representatives from the Zareba Prison from the Republic of Poland and the Stráž pod Ralskem Prison from the Czech Republic. After the initial welcoming of the delegation members, a ceremonial lunch followed, where the meeting participants had the opportunity to discuss current issues of the Slovak, Polish, and Czech prison systems as well as options for their resolution. A rich program was prepared for the members of the delegation, through which they had the opportunity to get to know the city of Trnava and its cultural monuments more closely, as well as the long-standing tradition of the well-known local brewery. Likewise, the delegation members appreciated the opportunity to visit the Bratislava remand prison and prison, where they became acquainted with its operation and modern security. Subsequently, they also attended a tour of Bratislava Castle, which introduced them to its history as well as the practical use of its representative spaces by the highest constitutional officials.

At the end of the internship, the prison director, Col. Mgr. Michal Čička, thanked the members of the delegation for their visit, which will strengthen mutual relations and collegiality between the official authorities and will be a benefit for the Czech, Polish, and Slovak prison systems.