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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Slovakia Today is an English language current affairs magazine bringing you the best from Slovakia. Our daily broadcast covers the latest from politics, society, arts and culture, business, science, healthcare and sports. Coming to you from Bratislava, from the studios of Radio Slovakia International – the foreign language channel of the public broadcaster STVR. Making Slovakia heard to the world!
Episodes
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Degustorium 2026. (16.6.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe visits Slovakia’s biggest Slowfood festival, Degustorium, to find out more about slowfood in Slovakia today.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
RERUN: Remembering Dežo ursíny, The Slovak Rock'n'Roll Legend. (15.6.2026 16:00)
RERUN: May 2nd, 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of Dežo Ursíny's passing. This radio show looks at the life and work of this Slovak musical legend, filmmaker…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (13.6.2026 16:00)
We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Slovak books in English translation at BRaK literary festival. Invitation to KVANTUM. (12.6.2026 16:00)
The Bratislava literary festival, commonly known as BRaK, brought together readers and the wider community of authors, poets, translators, critics, and…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Teen Theatre Festival 2026. (11.6.2026 16:00)
Join us as we take a look at the second edition of the biennial Teen Theatre Festival in Trnava, organized by the Ján Palárik Theatre. The motto of this year’s…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
High school in Liptov teaches teenagers to be foresters. (10.6.2026 16:00)
One of the few things in our modern world that has not changed for centuries is our need for forests. They provide so much more than the wood we all consume in…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Jewish Community Museum – Heritage Rediscovered II. (9.6.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe visits Bratislava’s Jewish Community Museum and talks with director Maros Borsky about the newly opened exhibit Heritage Rediscovered II and about…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
RERUN: Classrooms Without Borders: 20 Years of eTwinning in Slovak Schools. Slovak Sound Check Episode 33. (8.6.2026 16:00)
International cooperation, digital skills and real-life learning define the European eTwinning platform, which has been part of Slovak schools for more than 20…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (6.6.2026 16:00)
Past week's breaking headlines and broadcast selection of RSI English section.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Living water Pt. 4. (5.6.2026 16:00)
As we prepare for the release of the next installment of the RSI Competition Series in 2026, we take a look back at the previous round.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Year of Saint Francis & Newest Inflation Report by the National Bank of Slovakia. (4.6.2026 16:00)
In this Thursday’s programme, we first look at the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi and the 800th anniversary of his passing, reflecting on the experiences of…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Building Community, Rethinking Time. (3.6.2026 16:00)
What happens when an abandoned railway station becomes a thriving cultural centre? And what does it feel like to spend almost four hours inside Philip Glass's…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Independent cultural centers and their summer festivals. (2.6.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with Zuzana Novotova Godalova from the antenna network of independent cultural centers about what these centers do and why it is important to…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
MIB’s “City for Children”: Building a Child-Friendly Bratislava. Slovak Sound Check Episode 47. (1.6.2026 16:00)
Parenting counsellor Martina Vagačová says that walking to school independently helps children build self-confidence, responsibility and social skills. Yet…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (30.5.2026 16:00)
We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Slovak Film Week consolidated into Slovak Film Day. Why we need EAFA? Culture tips. (29.5.2026 16:00)
Slovak Film Day – Simona Nôtová from the Slovak Film Institute will discuss the consolidated event “Slovak Film Week”; director Katarína Kerekešová will talk…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Organization Cesta Von: Fighting Generational Poverty. (28.5.2026 16:00)
Today's programme talks about the organization Cesta Von, focusing on their largest project Omama, which focuses on supporting children growing up in…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Understanding Viral Threats with Dr. Boris Klempa. (27.5.2026 16:00)
In Slovakia, research is underway both in laboratories and even on farms, as scientists work to better understand and combat infectious diseases. One of the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Tips for Summer in Slovakia Today. (26.5.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with Zuzana Wienk from the Bystiny civil organization who put out the Dobru/Druh tourist guide with hundreds of tips on what to see in…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Amnesty International Slovakia: Lighting Candles in Dark Times. (25.5.2026 16:00)
Amnesty International is the world’s largest human rights movement, bringing together more than 10 million people across over 150 countries and territories to…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (23.5.2026 16:00)
From Trade unions, through nano technologies, from foreigners in Slovakia to Slovaks helping Ukrainians. This was the week on Radio Slovakia International as…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Janko Kráľ, the King. Invitation to 61st Bratislava Music Festival. Culture tips include BRaK. (22.5.2026 16:00)
Janko Kráľ, a poet, a representative of the Romanticism period in Slovak literature. "From dusk till dawn", the 22-year-old student became the most popular…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Mladí Ukrajine: How Young Slovaks Help in Ukraine. (21.5.2026 16:00)
The programme explores the initiative Mladí Ukrajine, which brings Slovak volunteers to war-affected village Pidhajne near Kyiv. Through rebuilding homes…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
From Words to Nanoworlds: Slovak Science Shaping the Future. (20.5.2026 16:00)
In this episode, we’ll visit two Slovak research projects operating on completely different scales—from a social robot assisting patients with aphasia to…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Loom, Bratislava's assistance center for people of foreign origin. (19.5.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe visited the Loom assistance center in Bratislava to find out how the first year has been and what the center is offering to foreigners living in…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Unions in Slovakia: Outdated Relic or Modern Force? Sound Check Episode 46. (18.5.2026 16:00)
Trade unions in Slovakia have a long and complicated history — from their roots in the 19th century, through their controversial role during communism, to…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (16.5.2026 16:00)
We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Book of Bratislava is launched in London today. What is Janoshka style? (15.5.2026 16:00)
On Friday, 15 May, London is hosting the launch of an anthology of short stories by Slovak authors in English translation. Introducing the concept as well as…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
20 Years of Depaul Slovakia. (14.5.2026 16:00)
In this programme, we explore homelessness through the 20-year journey of Depaul Slovakia. Experts and practitioners highlight key challenges, persistent…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Alma Festival for Good Education Pt 2 (13.5.2026 16:00)
In March, the education-focused NGO Živica hosted the Alma Festival for Good Education. The festival, which took place at both the inclusive Alma Primary…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
It's Hockey Time in Slovakia (12.5.2026 16:00)
The IIHF world championship start in Switzerland later this week. Ben Pascoe sat down with Radio Slovakia sports reporter Martin Kaigl to find out more about…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Slovakia Through Young Eyes. Sound Check Episode 45. (11.5.2026 16:00)
A recent nationwide survey by the Office of the Commissioner for Children, conducted in cooperation with Trnava University and involving more than 10,200 young…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Saturday FrontPage (9.5.2026 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia and on RSI.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Europe Day. Victory Day. (8.5.2026 16:00)
In the programme, we celebrate Europe Day together with the Head of the European Commission Representation in Bratislava, and we also commemorate Victory Day…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Year of St. Francis & The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Life. (7.5.2026 16:00)
In the first part of today´s show first part focuses on the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi and how his legacy continues through Franciscan…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Story Behind Everyday Quality: From the Bread We Eat to the Fabrics We Wear. (6.5.2026 16:00)
Join us behind the scenes of food and textile production. First, we explore how large-scale baking works. Then we visit a specialized institute in Žilina…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Bratislava's Winter Port. (5.5.2026 16:00)
Recently an urban planning competition was launched to create a masterplan for Bratislava’s Zimny Pristav (Winter Port). This area has the potential to become…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Henrieta Farkašová: Queen of the Snow. Sound Check Episode 44. (4.5.2026 16:00)
“Queen of the Snow” — that’s the nickname of Slovakia’s most successful Paralympian, Henrieta Farkašová, who celebrated her 40th birthday this Sunday. From a…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Saturday FrontPage. (2.5.2026 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia and on RSI.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
May Day 2026 (1.5.2026 16:00)
On the occasion of International Labour Day, we’ll look at how Slovak trade unions can help employees in the event of mass layoffs. You’ll also hear about the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Slovak Economy Outlook by SAV: Slow Growth Ahead. (30.4.2026 16:00)
In this programme, we take a closer look at the current state of the Slovak economy, which is expected to face a period of slow growth and increased…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Earth Day 2026. (29.4.2026 16:00)
The world, including Slovakia, marked Earth Day on March 22nd. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” underscores a simple but powerful message…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A foreigner in Slovakia today and about the Fulbright Scholarship is Slovakia today. (28.4.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with the Fulbright Scholarship Director Lydia Tobiasova about what they do in Slovakia today. He also meets American Fulbright Scholar…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Laughter as Medicine: Inside Healthcare Clowning in Slovakia. Slovak Sound Check Episode 43. (27.4.2026 16:00)
Are healthcare clowns closer to artists — or to healthcare assistants? This week, we take a closer look at the work of ČERVENÝ NOS Clowndoctors, a professional…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Saturday FrontPage. (25.4.2026 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia and on RSI.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Svetozár Stračina Grand Prix 2026. 14 000 march in support for culture. (24.4.2026 16:00)
A three-day report from the only international competition organised by Slovak Radio features jury members, world music experts, as well as samples of…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The World Through the Eyes of the Homeless – Depaul Slovakia Exhibition (23.4.2026 16:00)
In this programme, we are going to take you inside a powerful photography project by Depaul Slovakia, where people experiencing homelessness document their own…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Šúr Nature Reserve. Danube River and its Islands. (22.4.2026 16:00)
In this episode, we focus on two unique natural sites and the efforts to protect and restore them. First, we visit the Šúr nature reserve, located near…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Hungarian Elections and Slovakia Today. (21.4.2026 16:00)
The recent Hungarian elections will have a big impact on Europe, but how will they affect Slovakia Today? Ben Pascoe talked with political analysts Grigorij…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Integration Forum 2025: From Security to Solidarity. (20.4.2026 16:00)
Held at the Primate’s Palace, Integration Forum 2025 brought together national and international stakeholders to explore how to build resilience in times of…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (18.4.2026 16:00)
The weekly news digest is followed by a selection of topics discussed over the past week on Slovakia Today. Ben Pascoe revisits the national cinematography…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Dorota Sadovská in Vienna. Symposium of EU Art Network in Bratislava. (17.4.2026 16:00)
Talking about the latest exhibition by the prominent Slovak visual artist Dorota Sadovská in Vienna is its curator, Anne Avramut. Wolfgang Horvat, founder of…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Slovakia Records Lowest Birth Rate Since World War II. (16.4.2026 16:00)
Slovakia is experiencing a continued decline in birth rates, with fewer children being born each year and noticeable changes in the country’s demographic…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Alma Festival for Good Education Pt. 1. (15.4.2026 16:00)
In March, the education-focused NGO Živica hosted the Alma Festival for Good Education. The festival, which took place at both the inclusive Alma Primary…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Slovak Academy Awards, Slkno v Sieti 2025. (14.4.2026 16:00)
The annual Slkno v Siete awards, recognizing the best in Slovak cinema were recently handed out. Ben Pascoe brings you interviews and sounds from the gala…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Daffodil Day in Slovak Streets: 30 Years of Solidarity. Slovak Sound Check Episode 41. (13.4.2026 16:00)
Daffodil Day is one of the world’s most iconic and widely supported annual campaigns, raising both funds and awareness for cancer. In Slovakia, it is organised…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Bachtalo Romano ďives! (10.4.2026 16:00)
Or Happy International Romani Day! 8 April, dubbed International Romani Day, has been around since 1990—but the story starts earlier. Back in 1971, Romani…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
RERUN: The Future of Artifical Intelligence in Slovak Education. (9.4.2026 16:00)
REPRÍZA: In this show, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education in Slovakia through the official AI in Education initiative (ai.iedu.sk)…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Miles Between Hope and Time. (8.4.2026 16:00)
A father sets out on a journey across Slovakia, walking from Košice to Bratislava - not for sport, not for adventure, but to try fundraise money to help save…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Forgotten Story of Engerau. (7.4.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe finds out about the Engerau camp that was located in Petrzalka at the end of the Second World War. This forgotten chapter of Bratislava's history…