Week in Slovakia: Bustling around Šimkovičová and Fico
Technical issues are preventing access to an article about recent happenings in Slovakia, including notable figures Šimkovičová and Fico.
Jonatán Pastričák: The conductor is following the same pattern as Šimkovičová, but many Czechs do not realize it
Jonatán Pastričák, a prominent figure in contemporary Czech-Slovak film music, discusses his experiences after winning his second Czech Lion award and comments on the reception of his speech at the award ceremony.
Valentovič from the Music Center: If Minister Šimkovičová Dismisses Me, It Will Be Vengeance
Igor Valentovič, director of the Music Center in Slovakia, discusses the severe funding cuts imposed by the Ministry of Culture that threaten the existence of key cultural events.
How Martina Šimkovičová is careful about which events she attends. Even Maďarič says he is afraid to go among people
Slovak Minister of Culture, Martina Šimkovičová, has been criticized for her limited public appearances, particularly during significant cultural events.
Šimkovičová was not at the official event, but was in a hotel in Trenčín. 'Hosting diplomats' cost over half a million
The article discusses the absence of Šimkovičová at an official event and her presence in a hotel in Trenčín, highlighting the significant costs involved in hosting diplomats.
Šimkovičova's people in FPU / Project in the shopping center received 140 thousand. Cultural centers are currently collecting funds to survive
A cultural project received €140,000 from the Fund for the Support of Arts, while regional centers are starting a fundraising initiative due to halted funding.
Šimkovičová wanted to allocate money to the countryside, ended up in a Bratislava café. Former Make-up Artist from Markíza is founding it
Martina Šimkovičová, Slovakia's Minister of Culture, has controversially funneled funds from an art support fund into a new café in Bratislava, instead of aiding rural areas as she promised.
The Ministry of Culture/ Supreme Audit Office is Failing in Its Management Role, Not Just Concerning Šimkovićová
The Slovak Ministry of Culture has been criticized for its inefficient management of large projects, according to a report by the Supreme Audit Office.
The Bust of Cecilia Wanted to be Exhibited in Levoča Already in November. Šimkovičová Stopped It
The exhibition of the bust of Cecilia Gonzaga in Levoča has been unexpectedly canceled by the Ministry of Culture after previously being planned for November.
Trenčín is the Capital of Culture / Rybníček Emphasized the Value of Freedom, Šimkovičová Stayed in the Hotel, Pellegrini at Hockey (+photo)
Trenčín celebrated its opening weekend as the European Capital of Culture, featuring numerous events and performances throughout the city.
Šimkovičová in Television Discussion After a Long Time / Culture is Rising, She Claims. However, SNG Attendance Has Dropped by Half
Slovak Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová claimed in a recent TV discussion that cultural institutions are thriving despite a reported 50% drop in attendance at the Slovak National Gallery.
Warning for Czechia? The Meeting of Šimkovičová and Klempíř Highlighted a Prague Exhibition about the Slovak National Gallery
A meeting between Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř and Slovak Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová has raised awareness of a new exhibition in Prague concerning the Slovak National Gallery.
The Meeting of Šimkovičová and Klempířa Attracted Crowds to the Prague Exhibition about SNG. It Is a Warning, Says Kusá
The recent meeting between Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř and his Slovak counterpart Martina Šimkovičová has led to increased public interest in their joint exhibition at Prague's main gallery, sparking discussions on the importance of renewed cultural ties.
"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.