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Slovak National Museum denies plans to close Museum of Rusyn Culture

The Slovak National Museum has rejected speculation about the closure of the Museum of Rusyn Culture in Prešov, clarifying that it only plans to relocate the facility from its current inadequate building. General Director Vieroslava Bernátová confirmed Monday that the museum will be temporarily moved from the former barracks building to other institutional spaces within the city. The Slovak National Museum, the country's primary cultural institution, operates multiple specialized museums across Slovakia, including the Museum of Rusyn Culture which preserves the heritage of the Rusyn ethnic minority concentrated in eastern Slovakia.

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Cross-Border Cultural Festival Connects Slovak and Hungarian Towns Across Danube River

The 20th anniversary of the AquaPhone festival has once again connected the Slovak town of Štúrovo with the Hungarian town of Esztergom across the Danube River. The cultural event, organized by Karol Frühauf, revives cultural activities along the Danube and brings together communities from both sides of the border. The festival's name references a historical period when the bridge between the two towns was destroyed, forcing residents to communicate by shouting across the water to maintain contact between the Slovak and Hungarian communities.

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Renovation of Historic Krásna Hôrka Castle Delayed by Legal Disputes and Construction Defects

The restoration of Krásna Hôrka Castle is experiencing significant delays due to ongoing legal disputes and construction defects, according to a government report. Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová is presenting the government with documentation describing cancelled contracts and incomplete construction work. Officials are currently waiting for a new contractor to be selected and for a clear timeline to be established for completing the renovation project. The historic castle, which suffered extensive fire damage in 2012, has faced repeated setbacks in its restoration efforts, highlighting ongoing challenges in preserving Slovakia's cultural heritage sites.

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Slovak TV Launches New Dating Reality Show 'Are You The One?'

Slovak commercial television Joj has launched a new reality dating show called 'Are You The One?' The program appears to be an intensified version of dating reality formats, with one participant notably having his Instagram account managed by his mother while he searches for love on the show.

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Art Film Festival Announces Week of Events Including Talk Shows and Exhibitions

The Art Film Festival in Slovakia will host a seven-day program of events extending beyond traditional cinema screenings. The festival will feature talk shows, parties, yoga sessions, and exhibitions taking place outside the main cinema halls. Among the programming will be appearances by notable figures including Kolcun, Müller, and Havran, with some events broadcast live.

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Košice Art Film Festival Features Seven Days of Events Beyond Cinema Screenings

The Art Film Festival in Košice will expand beyond traditional cinema screenings with a seven-day program of diverse cultural events. The festival lineup includes talk shows, parties, yoga sessions, and art exhibitions taking place outside the main cinema venues. Among the featured personalities are Kolcun, Müller, and Havran, who will participate in live programming during the week-long cultural celebration.

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Nitra's New Theatre to celebrate 10th anniversary at Urania venue

The New Theatre in Nitra will mark its tenth anniversary at the Urania cultural center. Over the past decade, the theatre has established itself as a significant part of Slovakia's independent theatre scene. The New Theatre represents one of the country's notable alternative cultural institutions outside the traditional state-funded theatre network.

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Foundations Launch Fund to Support Cultural Activities in Slovak Municipalities

Several foundations have launched a new fund designed to support cultural activities in Slovak municipalities and regional governments. The initiative will enable communities across Slovakia to organize and enjoy regional festivals, concerts, and other community events throughout the summer months and into early autumn. The fund aims to strengthen local cultural programming by providing financial support to municipal and regional authorities for cultural initiatives that serve their communities.

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Art School Students to Perform with Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

Students from Slovak art universities will perform alongside the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra in an upcoming concert. The featured performers include sopranos Nina Krížová and alto Anastasiia Halma, violinists Solomiia Shahai and Daniel Rumler, and flautist Marko Yurynets. The concert represents a collaboration between Slovakia's premier orchestra and emerging talent from the country's higher education institutions in the arts.

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Piešťany Park Hosts Anniversary Exhibition Featuring Over 60 Artists

A jubilee exhibition in Piešťany's city park is showcasing works by more than 60 artists to mark the 40th anniversary of the event. The milestone celebration includes the unveiling of a new artwork titled "Belonging" by Miroslav Jakubčík, which has been permanently installed in the municipal park. The outdoor exhibition continues Piešťany's long-standing tradition of displaying contemporary art in its public spaces, providing residents and visitors with access to diverse artistic works in a natural setting.

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Bratislava Region to Host Major Jewish Cultural Festival in September 2026

The Shalom Chaverim festival will return for its third edition from September 3-9, 2026, bringing international Jewish cultural performers to the Bratislava region. The festival organizers have confirmed their ambition to establish the event as one of Slovakia's most significant celebrations of Jewish culture, promising to feature world-renowned artists and cultural figures from the Jewish community.

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Czech Model Alleges Sexual Assault by Paris Agency Owner

Anna Sinkovská, a former successful model of Czech-Ukrainian origin who appeared on several international magazine covers, has alleged she was sexually assaulted by a modeling agency owner in Paris. Sinkovská says that in 2002, when she was 19 years old, she traveled to Paris at the invitation of well-known modeling agent Claude Haddad to work for his agency. She claims that immediately after her arrival, she woke up to find Haddad in her bed, describing the incident as sexual violence. According to Sinkovská, she was not the only model to experience such treatment from Haddad, despite previous exposés about the agent dating back two decades.

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Slovak Artist Michal Kern's Nature-Focused Work Featured in Poznan Gallery Exhibition

A gallery in Poznan, Poland, is showcasing the work of Slovak artist Michal Kern, whose art explored the deep connection between humanity and nature. Kern's philosophy centered on encouraging people to "touch the dew and live in harmony with nature," seeking to find places where "humans are connected to nature by an umbilical cord." The exhibition presents his artistic vision that emphasized the fundamental bond between people and the natural world.

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Rožňava's Gemer Jazz Festival Alters Programming Due to Uncertain Funding

The Gemer Jazz Festival in Rožňava will proceed with a modified program after facing financial uncertainty due to lack of support from funding sources. The festival organizers have been forced to adjust their artistic programming to accommodate reduced resources, though the event will still take place despite the funding shortfall. The festival, which serves as a cultural highlight for the eastern Slovak town of Rožňava, represents ongoing challenges faced by cultural events in securing adequate financial backing from institutional sources.

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French Actress Isabelle Huppert Discusses New Film Role in Slovak Interview

Renowned French actress Isabelle Huppert spoke with Slovak media about her latest film role, describing how she enjoyed portraying a cruel mother character. During the interview, Huppert also commented on French cultural attitudes toward discussing money, noting that in France people are uncomfortable talking about wealth, particularly when they have substantial amounts of it.

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Sabinov Festival 2026 to Feature Traditional Market as Main Event

The town of Sabinov will close its center for five days during the upcoming Sabinov Days 2026 festival, which will culminate in a traditional market. The multi-day cultural event will include various programming activities and will require significant traffic changes in the town center to accommodate the festivities.

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Czech-Slovak Cultural Event Draws Mixed Reactions in Bratislava

A cultural celebration featuring brass band music took place at Moravské námestie (Moravian Square) in Bratislava, where attendees shared meals at communal tables and conversed in both Czech and Slovak languages. The event included traditional folk dancing with participants wearing traditional costumes. However, the gathering also attracted counter-protesters, with a group of men demonstrating while waving Czech flags in apparent opposition to the festivities.

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Cultural Event at Moravské Square Features Music and Cross-Cultural Exchange

A cultural gathering took place at Moravské Square in Bratislava featuring a brass band performance and multicultural activities. Attendees shared meals at communal tables and conversed in both Slovak and Czech languages, while some participants performed traditional folk dances in regional costumes. The event also drew a group of protesters who displayed Czech flags in apparent opposition to the festivities.

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Pope's AI Encyclical Warns Against Technology Replacing Human Values, Slovak Theologian Says

A papal encyclical on artificial intelligence warns that AI creates an idol of performance and efficiency that could reduce humans failing to meet effectiveness criteria to mere statistical errors to be eliminated, according to Slovak theologian Juraj Vittek. The theologian explained that the encyclical emphasizes integral human development and cautions against technology becoming a dictator rather than a helper. Vittek argued the key question is not whether society wants technology, but whether technology will serve human development or trample over humanity, as the Pope addresses growing concerns about AI's impact on human dignity and social values.

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Daily Editorial Cartoon: Targeted Assistance

Slovak cartoonist Mikuláš Sliacky published an editorial cartoon titled 'Targeted Assistance' in the daily newspaper SME. The cartoon appears to comment on current political or social issues through satirical illustration, though the specific subject matter of the cartoon is not detailed in the source material.

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