Slovak Book Festival Enters Crisis Mode After State Funding Cuts
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The BRaK book festival in Slovakia has been forced into crisis mode after losing tens of thousands of euros in expected state funding. Festival organizers report facing closed doors instead of constructive dialogue and fighting for basic survival rather than receiving approved grants. The funding crisis stems from problems at the Arts Support Fund (FPU), Slovakia's main cultural funding body. The festival organizer described the situation as a breakdown of the funding system, forcing cultural institutions to operate in emergency mode. The development reflects broader challenges facing Slovakia's cultural sector amid apparent reductions in state support for the arts.