Arts Funding Crunch: Slovakia’s biggest multicultural festival, [fjúžn], may have to scale back because of an absent Arts Support Fund (FPU) signature, just weeks before its 19 September start, raising fresh questions about how inclusion-focused culture is financed. Pop Spotlight: Bratislava-born singer Adéla drops her debut album PRIMA and talks up a possible appearance at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields, while music coverage frames her as a breakout outsider with a big international push. Culture Policy: Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová recommends the FPU restart its director selection, citing legal compliance and transparency concerns amid controversy around council changes. Education & Pay: The Education Ministry is preparing automatic teacher pay rises tied to the national average wage, with unions pushing for broader, regular increases. LGBT+ Community: Bratislava’s pioneering LGBT+ club Apollon closes after 31 years, blaming tighter opening-hour rules and rising costs. Sports & National Pride: Canoe slalom athlete Eliška Mintálová wins silver at the World Cup in Paris, returning to form after maternity leave. Local Life: A redesigned Petržalka roundabout comes with a learning curve for drivers, plus feel-good updates from Zvolen’s modernized transport school.