Former Slovak Television Director Criticizes Current Leadership Over Institutional Values

Journalist and publicist Soňa Gyarfašová has publicly criticized the Slovak Television and Radio (STVR), describing it as an institution that behaves rudely and disrespectfully toward people while attacking both its employees and citizens. Gyarfašová, who previously served as general director of Slovak Television, expressed concern that the public broadcaster is transforming into an environment that lacks freedom and operates against the values it should uphold. Her comments appear directed at current STVR leadership under Martina Flašíková, with Gyarfašová emphasizing that the institution does not belong to any individual leader but serves the public. STVR is Slovakia's public broadcasting service, funded by taxpayers and mandated to provide independent news and programming to Slovak citizens.