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Wildlife Alert: A female bear with two cubs was spotted near Vizovice in the Zlín region, prompting locals to keep dogs leashed and stay cautious around countryside areas. Search & Rescue: In the US, police K-9 FiasKo tracked a missing 6-year-old boy using the child’s shoe and helped lead rescuers to him near a pond. Arts Funding Crunch: Slovakia’s multi-genre [fjúžn] festival faces a funding squeeze after an absent Arts Support Fund (FPU) signature, raising questions about how the arts are managed. Culture Policy: Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová recommends restarting the FPU director selection, citing legal compliance and transparency concerns amid controversy. Education & Pay: Slovakia plans automatic pay rises for teachers tied to average wages, with unions pushing for broader, regular increases. Music Spotlight: Slovak pop star Adéla drops debut album “PRIMA,” with reviews framing it as a bold, self-aware reinvention. Sports: Slovak canoe slalom athlete Eliška Mintálová wins silver at the World Cup in Paris. Immigration & Protection: Ukrainians continue leaving Poland as the Czech Republic attracts more temporary protection beneficiaries.

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New series of recitals at St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath

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Sussex World

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Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1914
Website	https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Chichester
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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9 hours ago

Mankato woman to compete in Miss Czech Slovak pageant

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Mankato Free Press - Minnesota

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Owned By	Retirement Systems of Alabama through CNHI, LLC
Year Founded	1887
Website	www.mankatofreepress.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Mankato
Owner Country	United States

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13 hours ago

News digest: Slovakia’s largest multicultural festival faces FPU-related funding crunch

The Slovak Spectator |

Owner: Prvá Slovenská Investičná Skupina (PSIS, 55%) & Media Development Investment Fund New York (MDIF, 34%) info about owner

Slovak Spectator

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Owned By	Prvá slovenská investičná skupina a.s. (60%) & Media Development Investment Fund (34.5%)
Year Founded	1995
Website	spectator.sme.sk
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Slovakia, Bratislava
Owner Country	Slovakia

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14 hours ago

Basketball: 3-Point Shooters Thrive in Japan Women's World Cup Opener

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Owner: Fuji Media Holdings info about owner

Japan Forward

Right-wing

Owned By	Fuji Media Holdings through Sankei Shimbun
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://japan-forward.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Japan,
Owner Country	Japan

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Sep. 4, 2026

Culture Minister Calls for New FPU Selection

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Owner: Slovak Government info about owner

Radio Slovakia International

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Slovak Government through RTVS
Year Founded	1993
Website	https://enrsi.rtvs.sk/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Slovakia, Bratislava
Owner Country	Slovakia

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Sep. 4, 2026

Slovakia Plans Automatic Pay Rises for Teachers

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Radio Slovakia International

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Slovak Government through RTVS
Year Founded	1993
Website	https://enrsi.rtvs.sk/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Slovakia, Bratislava
Owner Country	Slovakia

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Sep. 4, 2026

A tale of two Danube cities: What is pressure in Bratislava becomes a partnership in Belgrade

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European Western Balkans

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Owned By	Centre for Contemporary Politics (Non Profit, Nemanja Todorović Štiplija President)
Year Founded	2014
Website	europeanwesternbalkans.com
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Serbia, Belgrade
Owner Country	Serbia

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Sep. 4, 2026

The coolest classroom in Slovakia might be in Zvolen

The Slovak Spectator |

Owner: Prvá Slovenská Investičná Skupina (PSIS, 55%) & Media Development Investment Fund New York (MDIF, 34%) info about owner

Slovak Spectator

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Owned By	Prvá slovenská investičná skupina a.s. (60%) & Media Development Investment Fund (34.5%)
Year Founded	1995
Website	spectator.sme.sk
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Slovakia, Bratislava
Owner Country	Slovakia

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