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Crime Fest in Ljubljana: No, this is not a festival for criminals
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Crime Fest in Ljubljana: No, this is not a festival for criminals

The second edition of the Krimifest literary festival in Ljubljana runs until November 8, featuring events across multiple city locations including the General Police Directorate, Slovenian Cinematheque, and Institute of Criminology. The program integrates criminologists and crime writers, offering activities such as polygraph demonstrations, screenings of Steven Spielberg's film 'The Report' followed by discussions on AI and criminal prosecution, and academic lectures on topics like human trafficking and cyberbullying. Author Avgust Demšar serves as the main guest at Vodnikova Domačija, where he discusses his influences and promotes his daughter's new novel. While the biennial Pila award is not being presented this year, the festival introduces a new biennial prize called Žanromet, awarded by the cultural institute Za dobro branje and the Faculty of Social Sciences. The first Žanromet recipient is author Tadej Golob, recognized among other nominees for contributions to genre literature and related cultural fields.

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The Krimifest also explored the boundary between reality and crime fiction, as well as the themes of stalking in both real life and literature

The second edition of the Krimifest literary festival runs from November 3 to 8 in various locations across Ljubljana, Slovenia. The event aims to bridge the gap between criminal science and crime fiction by bringing together criminologists, police experts, and authors. Key activities include a demonstration of polygraph technology at the General Police Directorate and a screening of the film 'Minority Report' followed by a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in law enforcement. Researchers from the Institute of Criminology will present topics such as human trafficking, current statistics on sexual harassment linked to literary works, and the cult of personality surrounding war criminals. Author August Demsar, winner of the previous year's 'pila' award, serves as the main guest, discussing his influences and his daughter's new novel. The festival concludes with an interactive audio investigation podcast presented by Radio Slovenia.

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Crime Fest in Ljubljana: No, this is not a festival for criminals

The second edition of the Krimifest literary festival in Ljubljana runs until November 8, featuring events across multiple city locations including the General Police Directorate, Slovenian Cinematheque, and Institute of Criminology. The program integrates criminologists and crime writers, offering activities such as polygraph demonstrations, screenings of Steven Spielberg's film 'The Report' followed by discussions on AI and criminal prosecution, and academic lectures on topics like human trafficking and cyberbullying. Author Avgust Demšar serves as the main guest at Vodnikova Domačija, where he discusses his influences and promotes his daughter's new novel. While the biennial Pila award is not being presented this year, the festival introduces a new biennial prize called Žanromet, awarded by the cultural institute Za dobro branje and the Faculty of Social Sciences. The first Žanromet recipient is author Tadej Golob, recognized among other nominees for contributions to genre literature and related cultural fields.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward informational overview of a literary festival schedule and awards, using neutral language and citing event organizers without expressing political opinions or taking sides on any issues.

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KRIMIFEST: The Crime Fiction Festival

The provided text consists solely of a promotional tagline for the KRIMIFEST festival, which focuses on Slovenian crime fiction. It invites readers to explore the boundaries of this literary genre and discover hidden aspects within it. No specific dates, locations, authors, or event details are included in the excerpt.

Bias read (Center): The text is a brief, apolitical cultural promotion containing no political content, controversial framing, or substantive news elements to evaluate for bias.

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