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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
Good Friday Special. (3.4.2026 16:00)
What traditions are linked to Good Friday and Easter in Slovakia? Ethnographer Zora Mintálová Zubercová shares insights from her book "Annual Holidays and…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
World Autism Awareness Day & Easter Spending of Slovaks. (2.4.2026 16:00)
On behalf of the World Autism Awareness Day which anually falls on April 2, we prepared a special feature dedicated to people with this diagnosis. This…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Celebrating Women in Art and Hugo Gloss Talks Social Cohesion in Slovakia. (1.4.2026 16:00)
As International Women’s History Month came to a close, events across Slovakia highlighted women’s contributions to society, from science and politics to art…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
RadioHead Awards 2025. (31.3.2026 16:00)
The annual RadioHead awards are handed out by RadioFM to recognize the best in Slovak alternative music. The 2025 edition was a celebration of the vibrant…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Teacher’s Day. 40th episode of Slovak Sound Check. (30.3.2026 16:00)
Teacher’s Day has been celebrated in Slovakia and Czechia on 28 March since 1955, marking the birth anniversary of John Amos Comenius. To mark the occasion, we…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (28.3.2026 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
60+ common years of Radio Prague and Radio Slovakia International. (27.3.2026 16:00)
Radio Slovakia International is turning 33 at the end of March. Radio Prague is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Discussing their shared history is…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Rethinking “Indifference” in Rural Slovak History (26.3.2026 16:00)
Today’s show explores a new research project by historian Ladislav Vörös from the Slovak Academy of Sciences, titled National and political indifference? The…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Inside the Opening of Trenčín’s European Capital of Culture Year, Pt. 2. (25.3.2026 16:00)
On February 15th, Trenčín concluded its three-day European Capital of Culture opening ceremony — a milestone moment that transformed this historic Slovak city…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The State of Slovakia Today with Polish expat author, translator and local patriot Weronika Gogola. (24.3.2026 16:00)
Weronika Gogola moved from Poland to Slovakia more than a decade ago. Today she writes, translates and raises her family in Bratislava where she has become a…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Behind Closed Doors: Understanding Violence Against Women in Slovakia. Slovak Sound Check Episode 39. (23.3.2026 16:00)
Nearly one in ten women in Slovakia experienced psychological or physical violence in the past year. Although slightly below the global average, experts warn…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (21.3.2026 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
A Slovak Poet Goes Global: Nóra Ružičková in English (20.3.2026 16:00)
Discover the poetry of Nóra Ružičková in English translation by Slovak literary scholar Ivana Hostová. How does a Slovak poet come to life in English through…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
High Income Does Not Guarantee Financial Security, Housing Prices Increased by 12% in 2025. (19.3.2026 16:00)
In Thursday’s programme, we will focus on the latest research by the agency Intrum, presenting the results of the largest European survey on consumer payment…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The threat of invasive species in Slovakia. (18.3.2026 16:00)
Invasive species—ranging from plants and animals to insects—are a growing global threat, causing an estimated $400 billion in economic damage each year. Beyond…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The State of Slovakia Today (compared to 30 years ago), with Jake Slegers. (17.3.2026 16:00)
Former RSI team member, former head of AmCham and long time expat in Slovakia, Jake Sleger,s sits down with Ben Pascoe to discuss the state of Slovakia today…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Generation of Change: Youth Voices Shaping the Future. Slovak Sound Check Episode 38. (16.3.2026 16:00)
Can Gen Z become the generation that drives real change? That question framed the conference Generation of Change, organised by the Youth Council of Slovakia…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Saturday Frontpage. (14.3.2026 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia Today.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
100 YEARS ON AIR Pt 1. (13.3.2026 16:00)
In 2026, Slovakia’s public broadcaster commemorates two major milestones: 100 years since the launch of radio broadcasting and 70 years since the start of…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Children, AI and the Hidden Risks Online with Lívia Halmkan. (12.3.2026 16:00)
The non-profit organization Tlakový hrniec recently presented findings from its internal research focusing on the risks and dangers young people face when…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Praise or condemn Jozef Cíger Hronský? (11.3.2026 16:00)
On the one hand, he was a writer and a great cultural manager. On the other hand, his attitudes during the dramatic years of the wartime state led to a bitter…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Talking Slovak Books in English. (10.3.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks Slovak literature with author and translator Michal Hvorecký and book expert Dado Nagy. They give some recommendations about some of the best…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Milano Cortina 2026: From Para Hockey to Para Skiing. (9.3.2026 16:00)
After the Winter Olympic Games, the spotlight now shifts to the Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. According to Tomáš Varga, head of the Slovak…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Saturday Frontpage. (7.3.2026 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia and on RSI.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
From the 1980s to Today: Yvonne Vavrová on Women in Film and a Berlinale-Winning Documentary. (6.3.2026 16:00)
Celebrating the women’s fight for equality and liberation, we speak with acclaimed director Yvonne Vavrová about her experience as a female filmmaker starting…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Should Slovakia Ban Social Media for Children Under 15? (5.3.2026 16:00)
Slovakia is considering a potential ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, citing concerns about mental health and online safety. The…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Inside the Opening of Trenčín’s European Capital of Culture Year, Pt. 1. (4.3.2026 16:00)
On February 15th, Trenčín concluded its three-day European Capital of Culture opening ceremony — a milestone moment that transformed this historic Slovak city…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Art Awards in Slovakia Today. (3.3.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe reports from the 30th Tatra Banka Foundation Art Awards. Interviews with organizers, winners and jury members about the state of culture in Slovakia…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Raising the Bar: The Magic of Banskobystrická latka. Slovak Sound Check Episode 37. (2.3.2026 16:00)
The Banskobystrická latka is one of Slovakia’s true sporting highlights — a prestigious indoor high jump meeting with Silver status on the World Athletics…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (28.2.2026 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
Can you hear me? Ukrainian and Swedish Embassies in Slovakia marking the 4 years. (27.2.2026 16:00)
Ambassadors of European countries gathered at Lumiere Cinema in Bratislava to pay tribute to the victims of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
RERUN: The State of Human Solidarity in Slovakia. (26.2.2026 16:00)
In honor of the International Human Solidarity Day, which was declared by the UN in 2005, it falls annually on December 20. Thursday's program will also be…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
RERUN: Šúr Nature Reserve. Danube River and its Islands. (25.2.2026 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
Slovakia at the Winter Olympics Recap. (24.2.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe takes a look back at the Winter Olympics to see how the Slovak team fared. He talks with journlalists Palo Tehlar, Martin Kaigl, Stefan Bugan and…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Science of Generosity: Exploring Altruism in Slovakia. Slovak Sound Check Episode 36. (23.2.2026 16:00)
Why do people give? What does generosity really mean, and what shapes charitable behavior in Slovakia compared to other countries? To explore these questions…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia. (21.2.2026 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
RAD1OO: Murder of Ján Kuciak (20.2.2026 16:00)
As part of the RADIOO:100 years of radio broadcasting in Slovakia, we present once again a programme originally aired on RSI at the beginning of March 2018…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Feeling Threatened: Conspiracy Thinking in Slovakia (19.2.2026 16:00)
Slovakia consistently ranks among countries with high levels of belief in conspiracy theories. But what drives this phenomenon? In this episode, we look beyond…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
What Keeps Solidarity Alive? The Psychology of Helping Ukrainian Refugees (18.2.2026 16:00)
In this episode, we explore what drives ordinary people to step forward in extraordinary times. Social psychologist Barbara Lášticová from the Slovak Academy…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The State of Slovakia Today with Peter Breiner (17.2.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with pianist and composer Peter Breiner about the state of Slovakia today. They discuss what is going right here, the challenges facing…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Europe in Action: Students Step Into EU Decision-Making (16.2.2026 16:00)
What does it really mean to shape European policy? From 5–8 February 2026, students in Košice experienced it firsthand. Model European Union brought together…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Saturday Frontpage. (14.2.2026 16:00)
RSI takes a look back at the past week in Slovakia and on RSI
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
World Radio Day 2026. Culture tips. (13.2.2026 16:00)
UNESCO has declared 13 February World Radio Day. In 2026, the focus is on the challenge artificial intelligence poses to radio. Contributing to this year’s…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The State of Loneliness in Slovakia. (12.2.2026 16:00)
On behalf of the Singles Awareness Day that falls anually on February 15, we are going to talk about the phenomenon of loneliness in Slovakia. Project…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Space agriculture. Role of libraries in the world today. (11.2.2026 16:00)
Today, we venture beyond Earth and into the future of food as we explore space agriculture—growing crops in space to support long-term human missions. Joining…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The State of Hockey in Slovakia Today. (10.2.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with 3 time Olympic Hockey Team member Michal Handzus to discuss the olympic experience, Slovakia's team and hockey in Slovakia today.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Milano Cortina 2026: A New Generation Under the Five Rings. Slovak Sound Check Episode 35. (9.2.2026 16:00)
The Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are underway, with more than 50 Slovak athletes competing under the five rings. This year’s team…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No 6. (7.2.2026 16:00)
After the digest of some of this week's top news items, we bring you tips for a few stories of the past week. Veronika Ščepánová met with Clowndoctors, Ben…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Human rights at your Fingertips, dear students. British Embassy in support of DofE. Culture tips. (6.2.2026 16:00)
An interview with Katarína Ružičková from Amnesty International Slovakia about a joint project with Amnesty International Czech Republic supporting human…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Future of Artifical Intelligence in Slovak Education. (5.2.2026 16:00)
In this show, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education in Slovakia through the official AI in Education initiative (ai.iedu.sk). While AI…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Paces Project and Trenčín 2026 Welcomes Visitors. (4.2.2026 16:00)
In this episode, we explore Slovakia’s role in the European PACES research project, which examines how people make decisions about migration and how those…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Slovak Olympic Hockey team 101. (3.2.2026 16:00)
The Olympic hockey tournament is starting! The Slovak team are the defending bronze medallists, but this time the best of the best will be playing. Ben Pascoe…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Laughter as Medicine: Inside Healthcare Clowning in Slovakia. Slovak Sound Check Episode 34. (2.2.2026 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 (31.1.2026 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia and RSI
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Getting back to 2025 in Slovakia. (30.1.2026 16:00)
We return to the roundup of some of the most important events of 2025 in Slovakia presenting some of the news that made headlines not only at home but also…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Ageing population of Slovakia and migartion of its citizens. (29.1.2026 16:00)
Slovakia is facing two interconnected demographic challenges: a rapidly ageing population and the continued migration of young people abroad. Patrícia…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Eco-friendly farming across Slovakia. (28.1.2026 16:00)
Today, we explore eco-friendly farming across Slovakia. First, we visit Ovosad Farm in Myjava, where sustainable farming practices are shaping a greener…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Winter Olympics are coming. (27.1.2026 16:00)
Before heading to Italy to cover the winter olympics, STVR sports reporter Martin Kaigl sat down with Ben Pascoe to discuss the Slovak team. This is the first…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Classrooms Without Borders: 20 Years of eTwinning in Slovak Schools. Slovak Sound Check Episode 33. (26.1.2026 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. (24.1.2026 16:00)
We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.