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Tuesday, September 01, 2026
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A new and controversial proposal from the ruling coalition parties, SNS and Smer, suggests imposing five-year prison sentences on artists for perceived offensive gestures. This development marks a significant escalation in the government's stance on cultural expression.
In a notable foreign policy shift, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanár is renewing cooperation with Russia, a move that his predecessor, Richard Sulík, reportedly dismissed as 'nonsense.'
Further domestic concerns include an investigation into Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová's ministry, where top-rated projects allegedly received no funding. Additionally, a village faces scrutiny after its EU-funded water system failed to connect residents due to 'technical interpretations.'
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Political parties SNS and Smer are reportedly proposing a new law that would impose a five-year prison sentence on artists for gestures deemed offensive, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
Aktuality.sk:
5 Years in Prison for a Cross in the Buttocks? SNS and Smer Send Warning to…
Political parties SNS and Smer are issuing a warning to artists, with a proposed penalty of 5 years in prison for perceived offensive gestures.
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Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár is actively renewing cooperation with Russia, a move that has been met with skepticism by his predecessor, Richard Sulík, who described past agreements as 'nonsense.'
SME:
Blanár Revives Cooperation With Russia; His Predecessor Sulík Barely Remembers…
Slovak Foreign Minister Blanár is renewing cooperation with Russia, while his predecessor Sulík has a vague recollection, calling it 'nonsense.'
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An investigation reveals that under the tenure of Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová, projects deemed top-rated by experts received no funding, raising questions about the ministry's allocation practices.
Aktuality.sk:
Experts Scored, Minister Šimkovičová Handed Out: Best Projects Received 0 Euros
An investigation into the distribution of funds for projects reveals that under Minister Šimkovičová's tenure, top-rated projects received no funding.
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A village in Slovakia utilized EU funds to construct a water supply system, but residents were never connected. The mayor attributes this failure to overly technical interpretations of the project's requirements.
SME:
Village Built Water System With EU Funds But Failed To Connect Anyone; Mayor…
A village in Slovakia used EU funds to build a water supply system, but residents were never connected. The mayor attributes the failure to overly technical interpretations of the project's requirements.
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The Slovak Constitution is marking its 34th anniversary, prompting a reflection on the changes and evolution it has undergone over the past three decades.
TA3:
Slovak Constitution Turns 34
The Slovak Constitution is celebrating its 34th anniversary, with a look back at its changes over the past three decades.
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The identity of the individual who aggressed politician Jaroslav Naď has been made public, and the police have taken over the case following an apology from the aggressor's relative.
Aktuality.sk:
The Name of Naď's Aggressor is Known, Police Took Over the Case
The identity of the individual who aggressed politician Naď has been revealed, and the police are now handling the case after the aggressor's relative apologized.
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