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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
Pope Francis's 2021 Visit to Slovakia, plus Diaspora on the Airwaves: Szeged, Hungary (3.9.2025 16:00)
In September 2021, Pope Francis made his first—and only—visit to Slovakia. Despite strict COVID-19 restrictions, thousands of Slovaks traveled across the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Chuť žiť: An Organization Dedicated to Helping Those Suffering from an Eating Disorder (2.9.2025 16:00)
Eating disorders have long been a problem. After covid, with so much social media it seems they are more prevelant and problematic than ever. Eating disorders…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
September 1: Constitution Day, plus the start of the new school year on Slovak Sound Check (1.9.2025 16:00)
On Constitution Day, we bring you an interview with Marián Giba, head of the Department of Constitutional Law at Comenius University in Bratislava. Together…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 34 (30.8.2025 16:00)
Diaspora on the Airwaves - part 8. Slovak Sound Check. Slovak music.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The 81st anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising (29.8.2025 16:00)
On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP), Martina Greňová Šimkovičová visits the SNP Museum in Banská Bystrica, while…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Diaspora on the Airwaves: Ukraine, plus theatre artist Andrej Bagar (28.8.2025 16:00)
In today’s programme, we bring you the seventh part of the series Diaspora on the Airwaves, this time dedicated to Ukraine. Afterwards, we’ll look at the life…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A Look Back with Kamila Galjuš (27.8.2025 16:00)
A re-run of some of the interviews published in the previous years by our colleague Kamila Galjuš.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A conversation with Boris Zala: Former MP, MEP and founder of political party SMER (26.8.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with former MP, MEP and founder of political party SMER, Boris Zala. They discuss how and why SMER was formed, how it has changed over the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Diaspora on the Airwaves Episode 6, plus Slovak Sound Check (25.8.2025 16:00)
For the sixth installment of our summer mini-series Diaspora on the Airwaves — originally produced by Ingrid Slaninková from RSI’s Slovak section — we head to…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 33 (23.8.2025 16:00)
Diaspora on the Airwaves - 7th round. Liptovská Mara dam and its hidden histories. Slovak Sound Check
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Remembering 21 August 1968. (22.8.2025 16:00)
On the 57th anniversary of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact invasion, Martina Greňová Šimkovičová reflects on the memories of those who were in their twenties at the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Hidden Stories of Liptovská Mara Dam. Who Was That: Mária Rázusová-Martáková. (21.8.2025 16:00)
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the construction of the Liptovská Mara dam. On one hand, the reservoir offers numerous opportunities for recreation…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Future Sounds of Slovakia with Cristian Estrella (20.8.2025 16:00)
This year, Mira Tus Manos — the solo project of Argentine producer Cristian Estrella — released a new album titled The Future Sounds of Slovakia. The record…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A conversation with Ivan Mikloš, former Slovak Minister of Finance (19.8.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with former Slovak Minister of Finance and architect of the flat tax in Slovakia, Ivan Miklos, to discuss the not so distant past so we can…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Summer Workshop "Beyond Borders with Music", Serendipity Day, and Slovak Sound Check (18.8.2025 16:00)
In today’s episode of Slovakia Today, our colleague Gigi Ann Green takes us inside "Za Hranice s Hudbou" (Beyond Borders with Music), a summer workshop…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 32 (16.8.2025 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
An exclusive interview with Slovak basketball coaching legend Natália Hejková (15.8.2025 16:00)
In this exclusive interview in English, the best Slovak female coach, Natália Hejková, talks about her career in Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Russia and Spain.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Mysterious Slovakia Part 7: Rabbi Chatam Sofer, plus "Who Was That?": Ján Palárik (14.8.2025 16:00)
Today you are going to hear another round of our competition series Mysterious Slovakia – this time dedicated to the life and legacy of Rabbi Chatam Sofer…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Interviews Across the Years with Kamila Galjuš (13.8.2025 16:00)
A re-run of some of the interviews published in the previous years by our colleague Kamila Galjuš.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
45 Years of Kremnické Gagy: The European Festival of Humour and Satire (12.8.2025 16:00)
The 45th edition of the Kremnicky Gagy European Festival of humour and satire will take place at the end of August in Kremnica. To find out more about this…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Atmosféra 2025 (11.8.2025 16:00)
This week, we bring you the sounds and stories from the magical meadow of Hontianske Nemce, where every August, people of all generations gather for one of…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 31 (9.8.2025 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 memory of Maria Bartuszova at Tate Modern, plus Slovak Namedays: Zuzana (8.8.2025 16:00)
In July 2023, internationally praised Tate Modern display of Maria Bartuszova artworks moved to The Museum der Moderne Salzburg. On this occasion, RSI gets…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Window to the World: Bardejov-Calais, plus "Who Was That?" Anton Bernolák (7.8.2025 16:00)
Another episode of Window to the World series - this time connecting French city of Calais with Slovak town of Bardejov. Who Was That series: Anton Bernolák.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The 31st annual IFF Art Film Košice (6.8.2025 16:00)
The 31st annual IFF Art Film Košice took place from June 20 to 27, showcasing 130 films from around the world. As we mentioned in the first part of our report…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Swords to Slovakia bike team rides to Bratislava to raise funds and awareness for Down syndrome centers, plus Cultural Summer (5.8.2025 16:00)
The Swords to Slovakia bike team rode into Bratislava to raise funds and awareness for Down syndrome centers in both countries. Ben Pascoe talked with them…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Karol Duchoň: The Voice That Never Faded. Slovak Sound Check Episode 3. (4.8.2025 16:00)
A tribute to Slovakia’s golden voice — in life, in legend, and now on the big screen. As excitement builds around the new film about Karol Duchoň, we bring you…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 30 (2.8.2025 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
Hawaii/Havaj: in the USA and in Slovakia (1.8.2025 16:00)
Hawaii - Havaj - revisit with us a place in the USA and in Slovakia
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Resistance, rights, and visibility at Duhový Pride Bratislava. Interview with Kvet Nguyen. (31.7.2025 16:00)
In today's program, Gigi Green explores the ambient narratives of resistance, rights, and visibility that resonated through the 15th Dúhový – Rainbow – Pride…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A Collection of Interviews with Kamila Galjuš (30.7.2025 16:00)
A re-run of some of the interviews published in the previous years by our colleague Kamila Galjuš.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Pride Month in Slovakia (29.7.2025 16:00)
July is Pride month. Ben Pascoe visited Bratislava duhovy pride and reports from there. He also talked with the organizers of the pride in the family march…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Diaspora on the Airwaves, World Nature Conservation Day, and Slovak Sound Check (28.7.2025 16:00)
For the second installment of our mini summer series Diaspora on the Airwaves —originally produced by Ingrid Slaninková from RSI’s Slovak section — we travel…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 29 (26.7.2025 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
Pohoda 2025 (25.7.2025 16:00)
Pohoda, Slovakia’s largest multi-genre festival, reached new heights in 2025, with director Mišo Kaščák calling it the best edition yet. The Slovak band…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Bratislava Coronation Days, plus a new segment of "Who Was That?" (24.7.2025 16:00)
The Bratislava Coronation Days are approaching, bringing with them a rich program and a reenactment of the coronation of King Charles III. Chairwoman of the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Country Roads: Muránska Planina National Park (23.7.2025 16:00)
As many tourists and foreign residents have discovered, Slovakia is much more than its charming capital, Bratislava. From villages adorned with mysterious folk…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The 17th Biela Vrana (White Crow) Awards (22.7.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe reports from the 17th Biela Vrana (White Crow) awards which recognize courageous civil actions in Slovakia. (rerun)
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
145 years since the birth of Milan Rastislav Štefánik, plus Slovak Sound Check (21.7.2025 16:00)
On July 21, we mark 145 years since the birth of Milan Rastislav Štefánik — a remarkable astronomer, aviator, military leader, and diplomat who played a…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 28 (19.7.2025 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
Pohoda Festival 2025 (18.7.2025 16:00)
Pohoda, Slovakia’s largest multi-genre festival, reached new heights in 2025, with director Mišo Kaščák calling it the best edition yet. Iggy Pop delivered an…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Episode 1 of "Diaspora on the Airwaves": Novi Sad, Serbia; musician and singer Eva Miškovičová; and "Who Was That?" (17.7.2025 16:00)
In the first episode of the series Diaspora on the Airwaves, we head to Novi Sad, Serbia, home to the Slovak section of Radio Novi Sad. Then, musician and…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A continuation of our interview with professor Julieta Rotaru, plus a look at the only Romani print newspaper in Slovakia (16.7.2025 16:00)
In this edition of the Slovakia Today programme, we continue with the interview with professor Julieta Rotaru, a contract lecturer of Romani and Sanskrit at…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Friends of Slovakia organization and how American Slovaks see Slovakia today (15.7.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe sat down with Slovak-Americans Thomas Skladony, Katarina Skladony and Jan Surotchak to discuss how American Slovaks see Slovakia today. We also…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Mysterious Slovakia Part 6: Banská Štiavnica (14.7.2025 16:00)
In today’s episode of Slovakia Today we head to the historic mining town of Banská Štiavnica for the sixth round of our Mysterious Slovakia competition…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 27 (12.7.2025 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 International Visegrad Fund turns 25 (11.7.2025 16:00)
In an interview marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the International Visegrad Fund, its Deputy Executive Director, Maja Wawrzyk, discusses…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The AI industry in Slovakia and Europe, plus a new "Who Was That?" segment (10.7.2025 16:00)
In the first part of the program, our new colleague Gigi Ann Green discusses AI with Professor Peter Drotár from the Technical University in Košice and Project…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Country Roads: Trenčianske Teplice (9.7.2025 16:00)
As many tourists and foreign residents have discovered, Slovakia is much more than its charming capital, Bratislava. From villages adorned with mysterious folk…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A variety of interviews from Bratislava's recent Start With Children Summit (8.7.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe brings more interviews from the recent Start With Children Summit. This episode we meet the Platforma Rodina which helps families with children with…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
International Women in Diplomacy Day, plus Slovak Sound Check (7.7.2025 16:00)
June 24 marked International Women in Diplomacy Day. To mark the occasion, a public discussion was held at the European Parliament Liaison Office in…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
July 5: The Feast Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius with historian Matej Harvát (5.7.2025 16:00)
Slovakia celebrates the Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius annually on 5 July. On this occasion, Romana Grajcarová spoke with historian Matej Harvát not only…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The UEFA U21 EURO Tournament in Bratislava, Saints Cyril & Methodius national holiday, plus Culture Tips (4.7.2025 16:00)
The UEFA U21 EURO tournament concluded in Bratislava, with the coaches of the German and English teams praising the Slovak organisers at the press conference…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Ukrainian Institute in Slovakia, plus the feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius (3.7.2025 16:00)
Over the past three years, Ukraine has not only defended its sovereignty on the battlefield but also worked tirelessly to preserve and promote its cultural…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
"Against the Regime" from the Slovak Academy of Sciences, plus the annual conference "Current State of Romani Studies" (2.7.2025 16:00)
In this edition of the Slovak Today programme, we bring you two interviews from the presentation of the new publication titled "Proti režimu" or "Against the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Discussing Canadian-Slovak relations with Canadian Ambassador to Slovakia, Karen Elizabeth Mollica (1.7.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe meets Canadian Ambassador to Slovakia, Karen Elizabeth Mollica, to discuss Canada-Slovak relations as well as what it is like for a Canadian in…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Young Slovak scientists and winners of Earth Prize 2025 discuss their innovative project PURA, plus Slovak Sound Check (30.6.2025 16:00)
Anna Podmanická (19) and Tomáš Čermák (18) are two talented young scientists and global winners of the prestigious Earth Prize 2025. This week we delve into…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 26 (28.6.2025 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 5th round of the RSI 2025 competition in Kysuce, plus Culture Tips (27.6.2025 16:00)
In the 5th round of the RSI 2025 competition, we take you to the northern Slovak region of Kysuce. Culture tips present the Month of reading festival in…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
WWII 80: Queer desire in the Holocaust with historian Anna Hájková (26.6.2025 16:00)
Is it possible to talk about the Holocaust from a queer perspective? This is the question posed at the beginning of the first book to explore the desires of…