Slovak Culture Policy: Slovakia’s culture funding shake-up is still rippling through the sector, with Cannes-linked discussions and criticism of STVR’s repeated decision to cancel live coverage of the Sun in the Net awards, plus a wider push in Bratislava for the proposed European Artistic Freedom Act. Pay Equity & Workplace Rights: Slovakia’s new equal pay and pay transparency rules kick in June 7, ending “wage secrecy” and requiring gender-disaggregated reporting, with gaps over 5% to be justified. Diaspora & Identity: Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár highlights the Slovak community in Iceland and the symbolic Saint Torlak’s Church, built in Slovakia and shipped to Reydarfjördur. Bratislava Exhibitions: A travelling show on the Gutenberg Bible and early Cyrillic printing opens June 7 in Devin, with workshops and a concert tied to Saints Cyril and Methodius celebrations. LGBTQ Travel Safety: A new LGBTQ Risk Map 2026 flags worsening conditions in Slovakia and elsewhere, warning travellers about legal and social risks. Community & Heritage: Brhlovce “podlievané” buns are newly listed as intangible cultural heritage, spotlighting a distinctive fried-and-poured tradition from the Levice region. Sports & Culture Crossovers: The Venice Biennale faces legal threats from artists over their inclusion in the “Visitors’ Lions” awards despite withdrawal requests.