And the first Slovak female artist was born
At the end of the 19th century, the Austro-Hungarian monarchy is the world of noblemen, businessmen, intellectuals and the working class. But most notably, it is the world of men.
14. 01. 2021 | 18:42
Články / Culture
Štefan Štec: "I am proud to be Rusyn"
Among traditional folklore enthusiasts, Štefan Štec has been known for some years now, not only as a singer but also a gifted dancer and a dance instructor. However, his successful appearance on the public broadcaster’s popular TV show Zem spieva a few years ago made hi ...
13. 01. 2021 | 14:40
Matej Drlička appointed the head of the Slovak National Theatre
The Slovak National Theatre has a new general director from Tuesday. It is musician, music manager and Viva Musica! festival founder Matej Drlička, who succeeded in the selection procedure.
7. 01. 2021 | 13:01
Some of Beethoven's closest friends came from Slovakia
On 16 December 2020, the whole music world commemorates the 250th birthday of the classical music icon – Ludwig van Beethoven. Born in Germany, rising to fame in Vienna, however, having some of his clo ...
16. 12. 2020 | 14:57
Actor Štefan Kožka dies
Actor Štefan Kožka passed away on Monday at the age of 66, Bratislava-based New Stage Theatre director Ingrid Fašiangová has confirmed to TASR press agency.
15. 12. 2020 | 13:00
Dezo Hoffmann, the Beatles photographer
One day during an editorial meeting, a pink envelope from a girl complaining that the press was ignoring a "fab" group in Liverpool, grabbed Slovak photographer Dezo Hoffmann's attention.
11. 12. 2020 | 16:17
Best European book is Slovak
Slovak author Pavol Rankov has become the winner of the 14th European Book prize aka Prix du Livre Europeen. Rankov received the award for his novel Stalo sa prveho septembra, or „It happened on a Sept ...
11. 12. 2020 | 14:55
Small interest in state compensation for culture workers
The Culture Ministry has recorded only a small number of subsidy applications submitted by people working in technical and support artistic professions who have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic sin ...
27. 11. 2020 | 13:45
Saturday Theatre night fever
On Saturday, 21st November, you can spend the night in a theatre, as Slovakia is included in the list of countries sharing their European Theatre Night. It will be possible to visit theatre premises, i ...
20. 11. 2020 | 14:38
Culture Ministry opens new subsidy scheme
The Culture Ministry is launching a new subsidy scheme for those who have not been able to ask for help so far, Culture Minister Natalia Milanova (OLaNO) told a news conference on Friday.
20. 11. 2020 | 14:18
