AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCultural Institutions: Slovak Design Centre director Maroš Schmidt is resigning after five years, citing funding cuts, staff shortages and disputes with the Culture Ministry over procurement changes. Youth Well-being: A nationwide survey has raised concerns about loneliness and mental health among young people in Slovakia, with Children’s Ombudsman Josef Mikloško calling for adults to listen to their experiences. Bratislava Culture: Comenius University marks 100 years of Bulgarian studies with a conference and a Bulgarian vocal quartet concert on 15–16 October, following exhibitions on Bulgarian heritage. Arts and Funding: Slovakia’s Audiovisual Fund is set to receive contributions from foreign streaming services, while the Slovak National Theatre is preparing a play based on a Václav Havel essay. Community: Slovakia’s first Roma youth parliament aims to strengthen dialogue between Roma and non-Roma communities and promote practical solutions, including financial-literacy education. Photography: Bratislava’s Month of Photography returns in November with work documenting war, Mafia violence and life on London’s streets.
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