AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKarlovy Vary Film Festival: The Promises industry strand at KVIFF has named its project showcase winners, spotlighting 38 film and series ideas plus the new Book-to-Screen initiative aimed at matching Central European books with adaptation deals. Slovak Cinema: Martina Buchelová’s debut Lover, Not a Fighter premiered in Proxima, turning a messy romance into a Gen Z mosaic of intimacy, family strain, and anxiety. Local Theatre: Banská Bystrica’s State Opera has been transformed into the Banská Bystrica National Theatre, with plans to expand into drama and start reconstruction. Sports (Slovakia abroad): NHL side Calgary Flames signed Slovak defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year deal, betting on his offense and leadership for a playoff push. Art & Culture (region): Riga Contemporary wrapped its second edition with 17,000 visitors, 40 galleries from 15 countries, and a more accessible, subsidized model. Business/Jobs: ING Hubs Slovakia plans to cut up to 94 jobs in Bratislava as parts of financial crime and fraud prevention work shift abroad.
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