Bratislava Book Festival (BRaK): The 13th edition opens in the city centre with “We Need to Talk…” as its theme, running until May 31 with 120+ events, 200 guests, free admission, and a children’s zone, comics programme, and publishing fair. Trenčín Culture Push: The European Summer of Culture turns Trenčín into a year-round stage from June 20, with site-specific projects across the city and the River Váh, plus concerts, theatre, film, and family-friendly events. Pohoda Festival Uncertainty: Trenčín mayor Richard Rybníček warns that Pohoda’s future is at risk after Defence Ministry representatives on the airport company board reportedly haven’t confirmed support for next-year contracts—calling it “absurd” and possibly political. Higher Education & Global Links: Slovakia’s 12 universities and 28 academic reps head to NAFSA in Orlando, meeting U.S. institutions including NASA partners on exchanges, AI, aerospace education, and nuclear research. Kosice Region Funding: The government approves €2.9 million for local projects, including work around the Valaliky industrial park and possible links between Košice universities and Volvo Car Slovakia for applied EV research. Sports Spotlight (Košice): JBL Jump Fest in Košice sees Jordan Scott break the meet record in triple jump, while local and international athletes compete in long jump and triple jump events. Culture & Memory: President Pellegrini marks the 100th anniversary of the State Scientific Library in Banská Bystrica, framing libraries as a “hard drive” for national memory and identity.