Slovak Television Criticized for Limiting Free Speech After Censoring Film Awards Show
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Television moderator Branislav 'Bruno' Ciberej criticized Slovak Television (STVR) for restricting freedom of expression after the state broadcaster chose not to air the Slnko v sieti film awards ceremony that he hosted in April. Ciberej, a 47-year-old media personality, said he was not surprised by STVR's decision to block the broadcast, suggesting the move was part of broader limitations on free speech at the public broadcaster. The Slnko v sieti awards ceremony, which Ciberej moderated, apparently contained content that STVR deemed unsuitable for broadcast, though specific details about what triggered the censorship were not disclosed.