"We live in a house where Destinn often stayed," says the author of a book about the famous soprano
Lucia Klein Svobodová, a Slovak writer, discusses her historical novel about Czech soprano Emmy Destinn, delving into the singer's complex persona and her own writing challenges.
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.
Táňa Pauhofová: Fico is making himself a Putin riding a bear
Actress Táňa Pauhofová expresses her frustration with Slovak culture politics and discusses her resignation from the Slovak National Theatre due to disagreements with the current Minister of Culture.
Representatives of Slovak culture warned that Czech Republic may follow the Slovak path
More than 700 Slovak cultural figures expressed concerns about the potential actions of Czech culture minister Ota Klempíř and offered support to their Czech counterparts in defending against possible power attacks.
Slovak Trenčín European Capital of Culture 2026
The city of Trenčín in Slovakia has been designated as the European Capital of Culture for 2026, launching a year filled with diverse cultural events and investments.
Trenčín has Declared for Free Europe. The Opening Weekend of EHMK Showed an Impressive Show and the Strength of Community Projects
Trenčín has become the second Slovak city to hold the title of European Capital of Culture, marking a significant milestone with an investment of 65 million euros for the project.
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.
Pospíšil Explains Why Slovaks Won Using Vulgarity: What Does His Mentality Mean?
Slovak hockey player Martin Pospíšil's emotional response to the game and his use of vulgarity to express the team's mentality has sparked discussions about his personality and the culture of Slovak hockey.
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.
So that it doesn't happen to you. The exhibition shows the destruction of Slovak culture
An exhibition highlights the threat to Slovak culture through various means of detraction and destruction.
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.
Economic News Filter: Even the Safe Haven Shook in Trump's World
A delegation of Slovak MPs recently returned from a nine-day trip to China, learning about the country's political system and culture, organized and funded by the Chinese side.
What Was the Musical Year 2025 / Strong Experiences in Slovak Concert Halls and a Weaker Year in Opera
The year 2025 saw remarkable performances, particularly by The Constellation Choir & Orchestra, but also faced staff reductions and a lack of prominent artistic figures in the Slovak music scene.
From the memory of a dental tourist / Something about the Slovaks in the Lower Lands
The article recounts personal experiences of the author's visits to a Slovak community in Serbia, focusing on interactions with local professionals and the cultural aspects of living there.
It is a revenge, communist practices, say Vášáryová, Huba, Horváth and others on the dismissals at SND
Five individuals from the drama ensemble of the Slovak National Theatre will lose their positions and work only as external collaborators starting January, with the Ministry of Culture stating it never intervenes in managerial decisions of the institutions it establishes.
In SND, Poláčik, Šalacha, and Pauhofová leave. It's not about saving, it's an effort to dismantle the troupe, they say
The Slovak National Theatre's drama company will see a reduction of five members starting in the new year, amidst claims from departing actors that this is not a cost-saving measure but an attempt to undermine a critical ensemble.
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.