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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.3.2024 16:00)

March 27, 2024 14:00

Today’s show will focus on the issue of product localisation on the Slovak market. In our interview with Maria Koscelnikova, a pioneer in Slovak game localisation, we will take a peek behind the scenes of the whole process

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.3.2024 16:00)

March 26, 2024 14:00

Ben Pascoe talks with experts about the first round of the Presidential elections and what the results mean for Slovakia.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.3.2024 16:00)

March 25, 2024 14:00

In this show, you can hear the interviews with “Wild Slovakia with Nigel Marven” filmmakers. We will present to you the history of Dunajplavba or Danube River shipping in Slovakia and invite you to exhibition dedicated to it.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.3.2024 16:00)

March 24, 2024 14:00

A day after the 1st round of Presidential elections 2024, Martina, Kamila and Jeremy talk about Presidents in Slovakia and the US while passing Presidential palace and its garden in the centre of Bratislava. Music in this program is focused on presidents too.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (23.3.2024 16:00)

March 23, 2024 14:00

Election Saturday. What was the week like in Slovakia? Overview of the news in the FrontPage magazine and pick of the interesting parts of our programming this week.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.3.2024 16:00)

March 22, 2024 14:00

Sunday is about our listeners. Ben and Patka talk about St. Patrick's day in Bratislava at a local Irish pub. Of course they discuss the past week, read some letters and play some music for you.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.3.2024 16:00)

March 21, 2024 14:00

We are celebrating the centenary of the Slovak actor of the 20th century with a talk in his house of birth and a walk down the main street where the Oscar winning "Shop on the Main Street", a film starring Jozef Krone, was shot. Icelandic film director Runar Runarsson talks about the new release in the Icelandic-French-Slovak co-production that enters Slovak cinemas on 21 March.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.3.2024 16:00)

March 20, 2024 14:00

Technological advancements as of late have been staggering in their speed and for their potential to change society in profound ways. In some, this generates a feeling of excitement and a desire to know “what's next.” In others, it provokes a feeling of dread and a longing for a return to simpler times. One such group that craves this simplicity is the Sekier ecovillage in Central Slovakia. They have built a community, shaped by shared ecological goals, that looks much like farms of the pas...

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.3.2024 16:00)

March 19, 2024 14:00

On the 23rd of March Slovaks go to the polls to elect a new president. In preparation for the first round of the election Ben Pascoe talks with sociologist and former diplomat and presidential candidate Martin Butora.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.3.2024 16:00)

March 18, 2024 14:00

In this programme we present the third part of RSI's mini-series on the presidential elections in Slovakia that will take place on 23 March. Then we talk to geothermal expert Michal Mašek about renewable energy and Slovakia's geothermal potential.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.3.2024 16:00)

March 17, 2024 14:00

Ben and Patka visit an Irish pub in Bratislava to talk about St. Patrick's day. They also discuss the week, read some letters and play some music for you.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (16.3.2024 16:00)

March 16, 2024 14:00

What was the week like in Slovakia? Overview of the news in the FrontPage magazine and pick of the interesting parts of our programming this week.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (15.3.2024 16:00)

March 15, 2024 14:00

Sunday is about our listeners. Ben and Patka try to enjoy the constantly changing spring weather in Bratislava, they discuss the week, read some letters and play some music for you.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.3.2024 16:00)

March 14, 2024 14:00

Co-curator Alexandra Tamasova introduces to Marko Blazo show in the Slovak National Gallery while I speak to Japanese visitors in front of the recycled Hokusai's "Wave of Kanagawa". 14 March marks the establishment of the Nazi Germany allied Slovak State in 1939.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.3.2024 16:00)

March 13, 2024 14:00

Today’s show will focus on the Alexander Duchnovič Theatre based in Prešov, eastern Slovakia. In the interview with its director Marián Marko, we will talk about the theatre’s repertoire, its position on the Slovak and the world scene as well as the highest state order it was awarded by the president of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.3.2024 16:00)

March 12, 2024 14:00

Ben Pascoe attends a benefit concert raising money to help a sick local musician. He talks with musicians, organizers and attendees about how Slovakia today has many faces, including the one where people band together to help those in need.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.3.2024 16:00)

March 11, 2024 14:00

In this show, we will present personality of the Catholic Church Jozef Tomko on the occasion of 100 years since his birth. We will provide travelling news and tips for trips around Slovakia. At the end of our show, we will continue with our Monday bonus feature called TOP SPOT

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.3.2024 16:00)

March 10, 2024 14:00

Sundays are about our listeners. Ben and Patka deal with climate changes as they try to enjoy early spring on a cafe patio. They discuss the week, read some letter and of course play some music to make your Sunday as pleasant as possible.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.3.2024 16:00)

March 09, 2024 14:00

What was the week like in Slovakia? Overview of the news in the FrontPage magazine and pick of the interesting parts of our programming this week.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.3.2024 16:00)

March 08, 2024 14:00

Celebrating the International Women's Day, Martina and Kamila talk to tourists in front of the Presidential palace shortly before the first ever Slovak female President will leave it to another man.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.3.2024 16:00)

March 07, 2024 14:00

RSI starts series of information about Presidential elections in Slovakia that will be held 23 March. On the occasion of the International Women's Day, we have a look at the Slovak project supporting female entrepreneurs in Ukraine. Female artist and mother Katarina Blazova brings memories of her late son, artist Marko Blazo whose solo exhibition is the first ever display of art located in the reconstructed bridging part of the Slovak National Gallery.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.3.2024 16:00)

March 06, 2024 14:00

According to last year's Deloitte property index, Slovakia has the most expensive real estate, relative to income, in Europe. It takes the average Slovak 14 annual incomes to afford a 70 square meter dwelling. To find out how Slovaks view their housing situation, we spoke with three citizens from the Trencin region. Also in this episode, we spoke with researcher Ján Výbošťok from Comenius University about housing affordability in Slovakia today.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (5.3.2024 16:00)

March 05, 2024 14:00

Ben Pascoe sits down with Hatice Duzu and Alaaddin Uslu from the Spolocna Cesta, or Common Path civic organization to discuss Slovakia today and how we can work together to make it better.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.3.2024 16:00)

March 04, 2024 14:00

In this show, we will talk about how Ukrainian youngsters have been doing in Slovakia especially since the war in Ukraine broke out in 2022. At the end of our show, we will continue with our Monday bonus feature called TOP SPOT.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (3.3.2024 16:00)

March 03, 2024 14:00

Celebrating the International Women's Day, Martina and Kamila talk to tourists in front of the Presidential palace shortly before the first ever Slovak female President will leave it to another man.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.3.2024 16:00)

March 02, 2024 14:00

What was the week like in Slovakia? Overview of the news in the FrontPage magazine and pick of the interesting parts of our programming this week.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.3.2024 16:00)

March 01, 2024 14:00

Ben and Patka visit the Ukrainian culture center in Bratislava, discuss the week, play some music and of course read some letters. Re-run

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (29.2.2024 16:00)

February 29, 2024 14:00

Paying tribute to the last rose breeder in Slovakia who passed away on Saturday, 24 February 2024, we get back to the series tracing the work of internationally acclaimed 19th century rose breeder Rudolf Geschwind. As he was a great role model for Szilvester Gyory, we will present to you some of Geschwind's rose varieties that have been popular in Norh America, Iceland, Scandinavian countries as well as South Africa and New Zealand up until today. Featuring Jana Salatova, garden designer, Iva...

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.2.2024 16:00)

February 28, 2024 14:00

In this edition of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you an interview with Michael Baum, the head of the political section of the British Embassy in Slovakia as well as an interview with Beáta Ničová, a majorette trainer in the gold-winning majorette club MK Flowers based in Prešov, eastern Slovakia.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.2.2024 16:00)

February 27, 2024 14:00

Ben Pascoe talks space exploration with scientist/research engineer in space science and technology, member of International Academy of Astronautics, Dr. Jan Balaz at his workshop at the Department of Space Physics at the Slovak Academy of Sciences.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.2.2024 16:00)

February 26, 2024 14:00

In this show, we will present what the kitchens at the noble courts in the Kingdom of Hungary in the modern period looked like. We will commemorate the first ride of the tram from Bratislava to Vienna. We will provide travelling news and tips for trips around Slovakia. At the end of our show, we will continue with our Monday bonus feature called TOP SPOT.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.2.2024 16:00)

February 25, 2024 14:00

Sundays are about our listeners. Ben and Patka visit the Ukrainian Cultural center in Bratislava and discuss the week, play some music and read your letters.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.2.2024 16:00)

February 24, 2024 14:00

What was the week like in Slovakia? Overview of the news in the FrontPage magazine and pick of the interesting parts of our programming this week.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (23.2.2024 16:00)

February 23, 2024 14:00

As the new semester starts at Comenius University in Bratislava, Patrícia Arpášová and Martin Bednárik talk about student mobility programmes including ERASMUS+. We read the letters of our listeners and play some music.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.2.2024 16:00)

February 22, 2024 14:00

While talking about her long-running research, Slovak Academy of Sciences academic Ivana Hostova gives her tips for Slovak poetry to be read in English. 2024 brings several changes into evaluation of quality design of quality Slovak books. Playing music in the memory of murdered couple - Jan Kuciak and Martina Kusnirova. Tips for culture invite English speakers to a festival of chamber music and to the Slovak National Gallery.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.2.2024 16:00)

February 21, 2024 14:00

As Slovakia's manufacturing sector privatized and modernized, many hulking and once prosperous factories and mills were left rusting and forgotten. This was true for the Merina textile factory in Trencin. It may have survived two world wars and tremendous political upheaval, but it could not withstand the fierce competition from cheap, foreign textiles. In this episode, we look at this factory complex and the fight to declare it an industrial monument in order to save it for future generation...

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.2.2024 16:00)

February 20, 2024 14:00

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Ivan Bella’s trip to space Ben Pascoe talks to Ivan Bella, the first and so-far only Slovak to travel to space. He also talks with scientist and research engineer Dr. Ján Baláž and Vice-President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Michal Brichta.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.2.2024 16:00)

February 19, 2024 14:00

In this show, we will talk about history of Slovak cuisine, specifically in the modern period. We will provide travelling news and tips for trips around Slovakia. At the end of our show, we will continue with our Monday bonus feature called TOP SPOT.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.2.2024 16:00)

February 18, 2024 14:00

As the new semester starts at Comenius University in Bratislava, Patrícia Arpášová and Martin Bednárik talk about student mobility programmes including ERASMUS+. We read the letters of our listeners and play some music.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.2.2024 16:00)

February 17, 2024 14:00

What was the week like in Slovakia? Overview of the news in the FrontPage magazine and pick of the interesting parts of our programming this week.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (16.2.2024 16:00)

February 16, 2024 14:00

Mailbox program recorded in a Bratislava satellite village.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (15.2.2024 16:00)

February 15, 2024 14:00

Ben Pascoe talks with the Mayor of Bratislava Matus Vallo. They discuss why there is so much to love about the little big city, as well as what we can look forward to in the future.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.2.2024 16:00)

February 14, 2024 14:00

In this edition of Slovakia Today, we introduce the first year of The Winter Translation School taking place at the Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica.. Students as well as professors share their experience with the event.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.2.2024 16:00)

February 13, 2024 14:00

On the occasion of World Radio Day, RSI talked to Mirta Lourenco, Chief of Media Development and Media in Emergency at UNESCO, about the future of radio while keeping in mind its 100 years history. Adding to the debate is Cilla Benko, Vice-President of the EBU.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.2.2024 16:00)

February 12, 2024 14:00

In this show, we will continue with the second part of the history of Slovak cuisine mini-series. We will provide travelling news and tips for trips around Slovakia. At the end of our show, we will continue with our Monday bonus feature called TOP SPOT.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.2.2024 16:00)

February 11, 2024 14:00

Mailbox program recorded in a Bratislava satellite village.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.2.2024 16:00)

February 10, 2024 14:00

What was the week like in Slovakia? Overview of the news in the FrontPage magazine and pick of the interesting parts of our programming this week.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.2.2024 16:00)

February 09, 2024 14:00

Re-prise. Sundays are about our listeners. Ben and Martin are out in the town talking about Slovakia today, playing music and reading letters from our listeners.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.2.2024 16:00)

February 08, 2024 14:00

Performative collective "Marina Abramovic Doesn't Clean Up After Herself" revive Joseph Beuys's iconic piece "How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare" in front of Slovak Culture Ministry. Icon Joan Baez has just been granted a highest State Order by the President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Caputova. Latest Culture news invite to see the latest acquisitions of the Slovak National Gallery.

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.2.2024 16:00)

February 07, 2024 14:00

Each year Slovakia grows about 1.3 million tonnes of sugar beets. To find out what is done with this bountiful harvest we are going on a tour of sugar country. We spoke with Augustin, a farmer in Bošáca, who uses the beets to feed his animals. Vladimira Frohnová gave us a tour of a sugar factory where these beets are turned into sugar. Natália Ombrózová and Lenka Šimkovičová from Old Harold distillery in Trenčín showed us how Repák, a sugar beet spirit, is made. Finally, Silvia Hill offered h...