The popular Slovak music and arts festival, Pohoda, is facing a potential relocation due to a government proposal to convert the Trenčín airport, its long-term home, into a national military training ground. The festival organizer expressed dismay, noting the contrast between aspirations for future endeavors like Mars colonization and the prospect of losing a vital cultural space. The proposed military use of the airport threatens the festival’s future, which has been held at the location for over two decades. Supporters argue the festival contributes significantly to the region’s cultural life and economy. The government maintains the military training ground is a national security priority. The situation has sparked public debate about balancing national defense needs with cultural preservation and recreational spaces. Further discussions and potential legal challenges are anticipated.