AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVenice Biennale Legal Fight: More than 100 artists say the Venice Biennale Foundation ignored their requests to be withdrawn from the “Visitors’ Lions” awards, and they’re now moving toward legal action after ballots still allegedly include their names. Slovak Culture Funding Fallout: Slovakia’s Cannes push is contrasted with domestic backlash: STVR cancelled live coverage of the Sun in the Net Awards again, and the showcase of Slovak cinema was cut from a week to a single day in 2026 amid disputes over audiovisual fund changes. TV for Slovaks: 4ka launched an annual terrestrial TV subscription (EUR 63.92 for 360 days) and Skylink added JimJam as an “open window” channel for June. Music Talk: Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer says the band rarely plays songs from the albums he appeared on, while he frames it as a “John” era preference. Sports (World Cup): The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa and Czechia vs South Korea, with 48 teams and 16 host sites across North America. Slovakia Defense Line: Slovakia is not considering deploying nuclear weapons on its territory, Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák says.
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