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Slovak Folk Education Center Partners with International Children's Folklore Festival in Bratislava

The Malokarpatské osvetové stredisko (Small Carpathian Educational Center) in Modra will serve as a partner for the 28th International Festival of Children's Folklore Groups, scheduled to take place in Bratislava from June 5-7, 2025. The festival will showcase the beauty of Slovak folk traditions through performances by children's folklore ensembles. The educational center, located in the town of Modra in the Bratislava region, specializes in preserving and promoting traditional Slovak culture and folk arts.

Bratislavský kraj
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Relationship Advice Column Addresses Separate Bedrooms Concern

A Slovak lifestyle publication featured a relationship advice column addressing a reader's concerns about sleeping arrangements in marriage. The 34-year-old woman, married for nine years with a three-year-old daughter, wrote seeking guidance about whether maintaining separate bedrooms could affect intimacy and emotional connection with her husband. The arrangement began after their child's birth when frequent nighttime wake-ups led to practical sleeping adjustments, but has continued for several years despite the couple maintaining what she describes as a good relationship with normal levels of closeness and intimacy.

Dennik N
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Slovak Satirical Podcast Targets Prime Minister Fico Over Budget

A new episode of a Slovak satirical podcast has been released, focusing on Prime Minister Robert Fico and budget-related issues. The podcast, titled 'Piatoček,' appears to use humor to critique the government's fiscal policies. Fico leads the ruling Smer-SD party and has been a dominant figure in Slovak politics for over two decades, having served as prime minister in multiple terms since 2006.

SME
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Bratislava Region Awards Winners of Historical Memory Competition for Students

The Bratislava Region honored winners of the third annual "Do You Still Remember?" artistic-educational competition designed for students at eight-year gymnasiums and secondary schools in the Bratislava Region. The ceremonial awards ceremony took place recently, recognizing students who connected with authentic stories from Slovak history through their creative works. The competition aims to bridge generations by encouraging young people to engage with historical narratives and preserve collective memory through artistic expression.

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Slovak Actor Denounces 'Cultural Genocide' Under Current Government

Prominent Slovak actor Štefan Skrúcaný has condemned what he calls a "cultural genocide" taking place in Slovakia, describing the current situation as a "revolt of the mediocre and below-average." The veteran performer expressed disillusionment with the country's political trajectory, recalling how he had hoped for better times in the 1990s following the departure of Vladimír Mečiar's government, which he referred to using the derogatory term "grannies of democracy." However, Skrúcaný argued that Slovakia continues to produce new generations of similar political figures. Mečiar served as Slovakia's prime minister during much of the 1990s and was widely criticized for authoritarian tendencies and isolating Slovakia from Western integration efforts before losing power in 1998.

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Elvis Presley's Groundbreaking TV Performance Took Place 70 Years Ago

Seventy years ago, Elvis Presley delivered a revolutionary television performance that caused girls in the audience to faint and scream. The historic appearance marked a pivotal moment in entertainment history, showcasing the raw energy and charisma that would make Presley a global icon. The performance demonstrated the explosive impact of rock and roll on popular culture, with the young singer's provocative style and magnetic presence creating unprecedented audience reactions that would become synonymous with the birth of modern pop stardom.

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Name Day Celebrations for Laura on June 5

Slovaks named Laura celebrate their name day on June 5. According to traditional Slovak name day customs, people named Laura are characterized as having changeable personalities, being sensitive to failure, and prone to losing courage easily. The tradition also describes them as whimsical and somewhat childlike in nature.

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Daily Editorial Cartoon: Promise

Slovak newspaper SME published an editorial cartoon titled "Promise" drawn by illustrator Mikuláš Sliacky. The cartoon appeared as part of the newspaper's daily editorial commentary section, though the specific subject matter or political theme of the illustration was not detailed in the publication notice.

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Slovak TV station JOJ cancels show featuring disabled journalists due to low viewership

Slovak commercial television station JOJ has ended its program "A sme tu" (And We Are Here), a show that provided opportunities for journalists with disabilities to present news and stories. Despite the program's positive social impact and mission to promote inclusion in media, it failed to attract sufficient viewership to remain viable. The cancellation highlights the challenge of balancing commercial television requirements with socially conscious programming in Slovakia's competitive media landscape.

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Bratislava's Hanus Days Festival to Feature Political Discussions

Bratislava will host the Hanus Days festival from Thursday evening through Sunday, July 14, featuring discussions with politicians. The multi-day cultural and political event is named after Juraj Hanus, a prominent Slovak political figure, and combines political discourse with cultural programming in the Slovak capital.

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Paul McCartney Releases New Album Drawing on Childhood Memories

Former Beatles member Paul McCartney has released what critics are calling one of his finest solo albums to date. The new record invites listeners into "Dungeon Lane," drawing extensively on McCartney's childhood memories and experiences. Music reviewers have praised the album as both beautiful and emotionally resonant, with the artist successfully mining his personal history to create what many consider a standout work in his extensive solo catalog.

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Košice Art Film Festival Announces 2026 Program Featuring International Directors

The 32nd edition of the International Film Festival Art Film in Košice has unveiled its program for 2026, featuring works by prominent directors including Stewart, Akin, Šišková, and Müller. The festival, one of Slovakia's premier cultural events, will bring together international and domestic filmmakers in the eastern Slovak city. Art Film Festival has established itself as a significant platform for independent and art cinema in Central Europe, regularly attracting both established auteurs and emerging talents from around the world.

Korzár
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Slovak Public Television Prepares Special Programming for 100th Anniversary of Radio Broadcasting

Slovak Public Television and Radio (STVR) has announced special programming to commemorate the 100th anniversary of radio broadcasting in Slovakia. The public broadcaster highlighted a month-long cycle titled "One Hundred Years, One Radio" as a particularly exceptional part of the anniversary programming. STVR is the country's public service broadcaster, operating both television and radio services funded by license fees and state support.

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Plácido Domingo to Perform with Slovak Philharmonic in Austria

Renowned opera singer Plácido Domingo will perform alongside the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra at a gala concert in Austria this Sunday. The performance will take place at 5:00 PM at the Planai Stadium in Schladming, serving as the grand finale of a five-day music festival. The collaboration brings together one of the world's most celebrated opera singers with Slovakia's premier orchestra for the special concert event.

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Slovakia's Oldest Theatre Festival Faces Financial Crisis After 35 Years

The Divadelná Nitra theatre festival, Slovakia's oldest international theatre event, is struggling to survive after receiving no state funding for the upcoming edition. Anna Šimončičová, the festival's director, announced that organizers must raise 150,000 euros within one month to stage even a reduced version of the festival. The 35-year-old event, which traditionally showcases international theatre productions, now faces an existential crisis despite its long-standing cultural significance. The funding shortfall threatens the continuation of what has been a cornerstone of Slovakia's cultural calendar, highlighting broader challenges in state support for the arts sector.

Dennik N
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Paradajs Photo Fest Opens in Banská Štiavnica with Exhibitions in Unconventional Venues

The historic mining town of Banská Štiavnica will transform into a center of contemporary photography as the third edition of Paradajs Photo Fest opens tomorrow for its inaugural weekend from June 5-7. The festival will feature 17 exhibitions and site-specific installations displayed in unconventional locations throughout the city, including a gymnasium. Banská Štiavnica, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Slovakia known for its medieval mining history, has established itself as an emerging cultural destination through events like this photography festival that blend contemporary art with the town's historic architecture.

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Bratislava Region Amateur Theaters Announce June 2026 Programming

Amateur theater groups across the Bratislava region have announced their programming for June 2026, maintaining an active schedule despite the approaching end of the traditional theater season. The region's non-professional theater companies, including Christoffer, Zrakáč, Biele divadlo, Vadidlo, Šáchor, Ívery, and Tandem, have prepared a diverse program for audiences. Slovakia's amateur theater scene represents an important cultural tradition, with local volunteer-based companies providing accessible theatrical entertainment throughout the country's regions.

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Slovak Cinemas to Screen New Films Including Scary Movie Sequel in Final School Month

Slovak movie theaters will screen several new releases during the final month of the school year. Among the upcoming films, fans of the comedy horror franchise Scary Movie will see a new sequel after years of waiting, with producers promising a return to the series' roots and original characters. The cinema lineup also includes other international releases arriving in Slovak theaters.

Aktuality
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Marjane Satrapi, Author of Comic and Film 'Persepolis,' Dies

Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed Iranian-French author and filmmaker best known for her autobiographical graphic novel and animated film "Persepolis," has died. Satrapi was a prominent critic of the Iranian government and used her artistic works to chronicle her experiences growing up during the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. Her graphic memoir "Persepolis," which depicted her childhood in Iran and later exile in Europe, became an international bestseller and was adapted into an Academy Award-nominated animated film in 2007. Through her work, Satrapi provided Western audiences with an intimate perspective on life under Iran's theocratic regime and became one of the most recognizable voices of Iranian dissent in contemporary literature and cinema.

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Archaeological excavation near Stupava suggests Šibenisko was historic execution site

Archaeological research near the western Slovak town of Stupava has uncovered evidence suggesting that a site known locally as Šibenisko served as a historic execution ground. The excavation appears to have confirmed local historical knowledge about the area, which has long been associated with its grim past through its name - Šibenisko derives from the Slovak word for gallows. Stupava, located near Bratislava close to the Austrian border, has been inhabited for centuries, and the discovery adds archaeological evidence to what was previously known through local tradition and place names about the area's role in medieval or early modern justice systems.

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