AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoKarlovy Vary Film Festival: Aung Phyoe’s Myanmar-set “Fruit Gathering” won the Crystal Globe/Grand Prix, praised as a restrained portrait of work and friendship that turns into a harrowing drama of obsession and queer desire. Bratislava Culture & Media: Independent Slovak arts journals are banding together under PUČ (Platform for Art Journals) after funding cuts tied to the Slovak Arts Council’s new political setup, with editors discussing the future of independent cultural journalism. Roma Culture in Slovakia: “Te prindžaras amen – Let’s Get to Know Each Other” returns for its 22nd edition in Martin, spotlighting Roma dance traditions, performances, kids’ workshops, and a photography exhibition by Roma journalist Roman Čonka. Local Nightlife: Uncertainty hangs over Bratislava’s Luna Bar as the Hotel Kyjev complex faces reconstruction and the club could be displaced for underground parking. Children & Digital Life: The Slovak government is preparing a single law to restrict children’s access to social media, aiming to protect mental health while ministries merge competing drafts. Sports & Talent: Neeru Dhanda fired a perfect 75/75 to lead women’s trap at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, with Slovakia’s Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova tied just behind. Culture Jobs in Europe: Eurostat reports Latvia’s cultural sector employs 4.8% of jobs (EU average 4.3%), while Slovakia sits lower at 3.3%.
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