Machala implements further cuts: Cultural institutions can only heat and light their spaces
Cultural institutions in Slovakia face severe financial cuts imposed by the Ministry of Culture under Lukáš Machala's directive.
Machala: STVR journalists are kids, Vlhová divides society
Lukáš Machala criticized the activism of journalists and expressed concern over the divisive impact of athlete Petra Vlhová's political statements on society.
"Consolidation" by Šimkovičová and Machala is ongoing since their appointment
The article discusses the ongoing consolidation in the culture sector under the leadership of Martina Šimkovičová and Lukáš Machala, highlighting the long-standing financial and staffing inadequacies within cultural institutions in Slovakia.
The Year 2025 in Culture: Between the Demolition Roller and Creative Resistance
Slovak culture in 2025 faced significant challenges under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture, marked by staff purges and bureaucratic pressures that undermined key cultural institutions.