Thousands protested in Slovakia against Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova for alleged censorship and mismanagement of public arts funding.
Thousands protested in Slovakia against Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova, accusing her of censorship and mismanaging public funding for the arts. Demonstrators in Bratislava and over a dozen cities called for her resignation, expressing concerns about her attempts to suppress artistic freedoms and politically motivated changes in cultural leadership. Protests were fueled by plans to increase VAT on books and a lack of dialogue with political leaders.
September 20, 2024
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