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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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Proposed Prison Sentences for Artists

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… ↗

Foreign Minister Revives Cooperation with Russia

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… ↗

Scrutiny Over Culture Ministry Funding

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 ↗

Village Water System Built with EU Funds Fails to Connect Residents

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… ↗

Slovak Constitution Celebrates 34th Anniversary

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 ↗

Identity of Naď's Aggressor Revealed, Police Investigate

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.