Popular Cultural Center in Banská Bystrica Loses Third of Budget Under Culture Minister
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The popular Independent Culture Center Záhrada in Banská Bystrica has lost one-third of its budget due to funding cuts from a state fund overseen by Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová. The reduction is potentially devastating for the cultural venue and would leave a significant void in the regional capital if it closes. Similar cultural projects across Slovakia are facing the same fate under the current funding policies. Banská Bystrica serves as the capital of central Slovakia's Banská Bystrica Region, and the Independent Culture Center Záhrada has been a key cultural institution in the city, providing alternative arts programming and community events.