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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
The threat of invasive species in Slovakia (16.4.2025 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
30 years of the Bratislava Monarchs American Football team (15.4.2025 16:00)
The Bratislava Monarchs American Football team are celebrating their 30th season this year. Ben Pascoe visited with the team to find out more about this…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Project Disconnect: exploring loneliness and social isolation in Slovakia (14.4.2025 16:00)
Project Disconnect aims to comprehensively and interdisciplinaryly explore loneliness and social isolation in Slovakia. In this show, we are going to talk to…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 15 (12.4.2025 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Ritual grieving in front of the Slovak National Gallery, plus culture & Easter tips for the upcoming weekend (11.4.2025 16:00)
At the end of March 2025, a performance of ritual grieving known as plačky was held in front of the Slovak National Gallery, organised by artist Zuzana…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Taking a closer look at the controversial draft law regarding NGOs in Slovakia (10.4.2025 16:00)
In this episode, we take a closer look at a controversial draft law in Slovakia that would impose new obligations on NGOs—allegedly in the name of…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Bratislava to host international conference Start with Children, focused on building better cities for children (9.4.2025 16:00)
The city of Bratislava and the Metropolitan institute will once again host the international conference Start With Children in May 2025. Speakers from around…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Celebrating International Romani Day with a glimpse into the Romani theatre scene in Slovakia (8.4.2025 16:00)
The 8th of April marks the International Romani Day. To celebrate, we introduce the Romanii theatre scene in Slovakia. First up is Romathan, the only state…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A conversation with "Dôstojná menštruácia" about period poverty in Slovakia (7.4.2025 16:00)
According to the latest data from research agency NMS, 16% of women in Slovakia suffer from period poverty. This term is desribed as lack of access to sanitary…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 14 (5.4.2025 16:00)
Weekly news digest + feature on foot-and-mouth disease in Slovakia, talk with American Slovaks in the year dedicated to Slovak ex-pats and music awarded at the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The potential impact of new US tariffs on Slovakia, plus culture tips (4.4.2025 16:00)
Slovakia, dubbed Europe's Detroit, might be harshly hit by US tariffs. Economy Minister Denisa Saková has warned that Slovakia would definitely be “among the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Radio_Head Awards 2024 (3.4.2025 16:00)
The stage lights dimmed, the crowd hushed, and the pulse of Slovak music took center stage once again at the Radio_Head Awards 2024. This year’s celebration…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A conversation with @slovakambassador Zulf Hyatt Khan (2.4.2025 16:00)
Integration is one of the most important yet complex aspects of migration worldwide. Many migrants find themselves on the fringes of the majority culture…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Friends of Slovakia organization and how American Slovaks see Slovakia today (1.4.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe sat down with Slovak-Americans Thomas Skladony, Katarina Skladony and Jan Surotchak to discuss how amrerican slovaks see Slovakia today. We also…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in southern Slovakia (31.3.2025 16:00)
In this show, we will explore the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in southern Slovakia after more than 50 years. Experts discuss the disease’s…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 13 (29.3.2025 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
32nd anniversary of Slovak Radio's foreign broadcast, plus culture tips for the upcoming week (28.3.2025 16:00)
On the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the launch of Slovak Radio's foreign broadcast, we reflect on 2023 with interviews featuring those who initiated it…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
RERUN: Brothers from another mother. Rough poetry architect Hans Broos. (27.3.2025 16:00)
40 years ago, regular broadcasting of Slovak Radio began in the upside-down pyramid at Mýtna Street 1 in Bratislava. On this occasion, we bring you two stories…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Romanian film producer Ada Solomon, plus Ady Hnát from the metal-core band Etterna (26.3.2025 16:00)
During the 2025 FEBIO Fest in Bratislava—a film festival that brings together filmmakers and film enthusiasts from the V4 countries, as well as from Ukraine…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The anniversary of 1988's Sviečková manifestácia (25.3.2025 16:00)
March 25 is the anniversary of 1988's Sviečková manifestácia, or candle demonstration which took place in Bratislava. The peaceful demonstration was brutally…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Growing poverty in Slovakia (24.3.2025 16:00)
Recent data from Eurostat show that over 14% of Slovak population lives on the poverty line. In this show, we are going to explore the problem of growing…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 12 (22.3.2025 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Katarina Gephardt on "Home & the World in Slovak Writing", plus editor/producer Tomas Bartonek on the "Golden Fond" project (21.3.2025 16:00)
Katarina Gephardt, editor of the compendium "Home and the World in Slovak Writing", presented the method of focusing on historical events - such as the…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
claire rousay x The Bloody Lady of Viktor Kubal. Who was that: Ľudmila Podjavorinská. (20.3.2025 16:00)
In this episode, we talk to claire rousay about composing a new soundtrack for Viktor Kubal’s 1980 animated film The Bloody Lady and how she approached this…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Regenerative agriculture and the Ekopolis Foundation (19.3.2025 16:00)
For many, the tractor—its steady rumble echoing across fields as it plows the land in preparation for planting—stands as the most powerful symbol of…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The state of Slovakia Today with Jaroslav Daniška (18.3.2025 16:00)
Long time journalist Jaroslav Daniška is the former editor-in-chief of Štandard and is the host of Do kríža discussion show on STVR. He sat down with Ben…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Slovak universities and tips for foreign students looking to study in Slovakia (17.3.2025 16:00)
The time when universities in Slovakia are almost uniform in one of the few things is approaching -- entrance exams. In today's show, Paťka will guide you…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 11 (15.3.2025 16:00)
A recap of the biggest stories of the past week and some of our best reports from the past week.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Radio broadcasts during the so-called Slovak State. Updates on the situation at the Slovak Arts Council. Culture Tips. (14.3.2025 16:00)
Radio broadcasts during the so-called Slovak State, a Nazi Germany ally established on March 14, 1939, featured both well-known and unsung heroes of the WWII…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Konvergencie 2025. Slovak students in Oxford. Who was that: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. (13.3.2025 16:00)
In this episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with Jozef Lupták about this year's Konvergencie Festival, exploring its themes and highlights. We also…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Gov't plenipotentiary for Roma communities Alexander Daško, plus Janette Langová from the Caraffka Gallery in Prešov (12.3.2025 16:00)
In this edition of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you the government plenipotentiary for Roma communities Alexander Daško speaking about the tragic…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Filip Vagač on the history & current state of civil society in Slovakia (11.3.2025 16:00)
Filip Vagač was a student leader during the Velvet revolution, since then has been a part of different NGOs in Slovakia. At the start of the century, he was…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A reuse centre in the heart of Trnava, plus all about "maturita," or high school exit exams (10.3.2025 16:00)
This show is dedicated to a small reuse centre in the heart of Trnava called Baterkáreň. It is quite a strange name for what their actual purpose is -- find…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 10 (8.3.2025 16:00)
A recap of the biggest stories of the past week and some of our best reports from the past week.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
International Women's Day with Beata Balogová & Nikoleta Hrušková, plus this week's culture tips (7.3.2025 16:00)
The only Slovak laureate of European Press Prize, Beata Balogova talks about the situation of women investigative journalists in Slovakia. Popular weather…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Ukrainian Institute in Bratislava: Interview with Ludmila Verbitska. Mysterious Slovakia Competition: Elizabeth Báthory. Who was (6.3.2025 16:00)
In this show, we explore the work of the Ukrainian Institute in Bratislava through an insightful interview with its founder, Lyudmila Verbytska. We also take a…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Wolves in Slovakia: past, present, and future (5.3.2025 16:00)
Wolves in Slovakia have a complex and often turbulent history. Once widely persecuted, these wild canines were relentlessly hunted and driven into the remote…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
NGOs and independent institutions in Slovakia today (4.3.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with human rights activist and vice chair of the antena network of independent culture institutions, Laco Oravec about the situation NGOs and…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Growing poverty in Slovakia (3.3.2025 16:00)
Recent data from Eurostat show that over 14% of Slovak population lives on the poverty line. In this show, we are going to explore the problem of growing…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 9 (1.3.2025 16:00)
A recap of the biggest stories of the past week and some of our best reports from the past week.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Singer Gigi Ann Green in a conversation with her father, Hugo Green (28.2.2025 16:00)
Once again, Gigi Ann Green, a singer from southern Slovakia, winner of the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest in conversation with her father, Hugo Green.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
International Day of Rare Diseases: Belasý motýľ organisation; Who was that: Ján Mathé (27.2.2025 16:00)
28.2. marks the International Day of Rare Diseases. On this occasion, we talked with Andrea Madunova, social counsellor and chairwoman of the organization…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's visit to Slovakia, plus an interview with student & radio amateur Matúš Nemec (26.2.2025 16:00)
On the 20th of February 2025, NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte travelled to Slovakia on Thursday for meetings with President Peter Pellegrini as well as…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Life in Ukraine, Slovak solidarity with Ukraine, and the challenges that will be faced in achieving peace (25.2.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with Martin Poliačik and Mirek Toda about their experiences visiting Ukraine and what life is like there. They also discuss the challenges…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The practice, benefits, & risks of cold-water immersion (24.2.2025 16:00)
January is generally the coldest month of the year, which makes for the best conditions for "otužilci", or in English, people who like to practice cold-water…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No. 8 (22.2.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe reviews the biggest events of the past week and plays some of the best parts of the past week's shows.
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
7 years since the murders of Jan Kuciak & Martina Kusnirova, plus "Mysterious Slovakia" (21.2.2025 16:00)
21 February marks seven years since the murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée, archaeologist Martina Kusnirova. We recall what happened…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Teaching mathematics in Slovakia, plus new trends in waste processing (20.2.2025 16:00)
How is mathematics taught in Slovakia? And how to teach it in a way that entertains and inspires children? Mathematician Zbynek Kubáček reveals. Dušan Polačik…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
A conversation with @slovakambassador Zulf Hyatt Khan (19.2.2025 16:00)
Integration is one of the most important yet complex aspects of migration worldwide. Many migrants find themselves on the fringes of the majority culture…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
2025 Tatra Bank Foundation Art Awards (18.2.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe visits the gala presentation of this year's Tatra Bank Foundation Art Awards. For the 29th year the Tatra Bank foundation awards achievments in…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The potential threats of importing radioactive waste from abroad (17.2.2025 16:00)
Slovakia is once again allowed to import radioactive waste from abroad. The Parliament has lifted the ban on the import of this waste, which was introduced in…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No 7 (15.2.2025 16:00)
A regular news roundup, followed by a selection of stories from the past week. Today about safe spaces and communities for teenagers, that make them grow and…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Spare Parts Theatre. HIV/AIDS Slovensko. Who Was That: Štefan Furdek. (14.2.2025 16:00)
Spare Parts Theatre - a civic association formed in 2023 to bring artistic projects that primarily address contemporary social and cultural issues. They…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
World Radio Day and the role of radio in climate change (13.2.2025 16:00)
February 13th is World Radio Day, a date set by UNESCO since 2011. Each year has a different theme. 2025 explores the role of radio in climate change. Why this…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
All about the festive Slovak tradition of Fašiangy (12.2.2025 16:00)
In this edition of the Slovakia Today programme we bring you an interview with Slovak ethnographer, historian, and museologist Zora Mintalová Zubercová…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Using art and community building in work with teens (11.2.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with a Slovak, Russian and Ukrainian who use art and community builiding as a way of working with and helping teenagers. Sarah Valovičová…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Safe spaces for young people in Bratislava, plus a look into life for modern journalists (10.2.2025 16:00)
In the first part of the show, Patka talked to a few organizations around Bratislava that serve young people as a safe space and hub where they can meet and…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Week in Slovakia No 6 (8.2.2025 16:00)
A regular news roundup, followed by a selection of stories from the past week. Today, a breast cancer survivor on World Cancer Day, the safety of protesters at…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Two generations of Slovak female artists in NY. First Slovak Joins Grammy Jury. Culture tips. (7.2.2025 16:00)
Two exhibitions presenting two generations of Slovak female visual artists will open at 2 venues in New York on 13 and 14 February. Curator Zuzana Novotova…
- Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Slovakia at Berlinale. Eco-project in banská Bystrica. Who Was That: Enea Lanfranconi. (6.2.2025 16:00)
The Slovak stop-motion animated movie Tales from the Magic Garden has its premiere at the Berlinale festival. We spoke with its producer, Juraj Krasnohorský…