Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.1.2024 16:00)
January 08, 2024 14:00The climate crisis is a global issue. Are Slovak cities ready for it? What can the municipalities do to be more sustainable and what difficulties do they face? Does Slovakia have the potential to have as many sustainable cities as possible? Patrícia Arpášová will find it out in this show with Veronika Hagovská (Institute for Circular Economy) and Daniela Piršelová (The Union of Towns and Cities of Slovakia).
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.1.2024 16:00)
January 07, 2024 14:00Sundays are about our listeners. Ben and Patka discuss the past week, read letters from listeners and play some music for your sunday enjoyment.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.1.2024 16:00)
January 06, 2024 14:00Epiphany marks the end of the festive season. Professor of Ethnology Marta Botiková sheds light on the meaning behind the holiday and folk traditions associated with the day, including the funny paper hats. Orthodox Christmas begins shortly, Ben Pascoe talked to foreigners about their traditions. Wild Slovakia - a documentary by Nigel Marven premiered on RTVS. And a news overview of the first week of 2024 in Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (5.1.2024 16:00)
January 05, 2024 14:00In a special new year's eve listener's tribune Ben looks back on the year in music in Slovakia. A special episode celebrating those musicians who left us as well as those who put out some of the best music in 2023.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.1.2024 16:00)
January 04, 2024 14:00Getting back to the history of Radio Slovakia International. 4 January 1993 marks the first day of its broadcast. Discussing the beginnings of foreign service of the then Czechoslovak radio with Vladimir Stefko, the 1991-1994 general director of the Slovak Radio, and Vladimir Draxler, a radio historian. We will also get back to Czech Radio as it, in 2023, celebrated the centenary of the first radio broadcast on its territory.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (3.1.2024 16:00)
January 03, 2024 14:00On the first Wednesday of 2024, we bring you a medley of interviews made in 2023 with Erika Godlová, Martina Horňáková, and Zuzana Paľuchová about matters dealing with Romani language as well as a part of the interview with Marcela Domenová about the Cathedral of Saint Nicolas located in Prešov.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.1.2024 16:00)
January 02, 2024 14:00In honour of the upcoming Orthodox Christmas, Ben Pascoe talks about holiday traditions with young people from Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia and Russia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.1.2024 16:00)
January 01, 2024 14:00In this Special, we will provide New Year´s Day speeches of the Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová and of Radio Slovakia International head Jozefína Mikleová. We will also talk to political scientist Radoslav Štefančík about the establishment of Slovak Republic, 20 years of Slovak EU membership and the 80th anniversary of Slovak National Uprising. At the end of our show, you can hear the interviews with "Wild Slovakia with Nigel Marven" filmmakers.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (31.12.2023 16:00)
December 31, 2023 14:00In honour of Silvester, or new year's eve, Ben Pascoe takes a look back at musicians who left us in the past year and plays some of the best music from 2023. Lots of good music to start your Silvester celebrations.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (30.12.2023 16:00)
December 30, 2023 14:00In the last Saturday show of 2023, we will have a look on the biggest culture and sports events of the year.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (29.12.2023 16:00)
December 29, 2023 14:00Slovakia 2023 - the biggest events and highlights - politics, society and culture. What was making the headlines? Listen to the overview of the year.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.12.2023 16:00)
December 28, 2023 14:00In the year 2023, Radio Slovakia International turned 30. Let's have a party once again.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.12.2023 16:00)
December 27, 2023 14:00Each year, Slovakia grows about 1.3 million tonnes of sugar beets. This bountiful harvest provides the country so much more than just beets. Join us on a tour of the sugar beet's many uses in Slovakia. We will explore how sugar beets provide sustenance for farm animals, how they are turned into pure table sugar, how they become a strong spirit, and how to bake them into a delicious cake.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.12.2023 16:00)
December 26, 2023 14:00On 26th December, it is St. Stephen´s Day in Slovakia. In this show, Patrícia Arpášová and Kamila Galjuš will find out more about St. Stephen and if young people from the Generation Z are still interested in so called Štefanské zábavy or Saint Stephen´s Day parties. Slovak hikers from The Club of Slovak hikers Tesla Piešťany will talk about the ascent to Zlatý Vrch, or in English Golden Peak, taking place on St. Stephen´s Day.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.12.2023 16:00)
December 25, 2023 14:00Special Christmas program full of music and good cheeer. Jeremy reports from the special Mikulas train. Ben talks to a pastor and a priest. With lots of Slovak Christmas music to make your holidays even more pleasant.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.12.2023 16:00)
December 24, 2023 14:00This year, RSI English section team shares their multinational traditions at a Christmas table. All of that spiced up with music from some of the most popular Christmas themed films.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (23.12.2023 16:00)
December 23, 2023 14:00What 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 - and a bit of Slovak Radio Symphonic Orchestra.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.12.2023 16:00)
December 22, 2023 14:00Sunday's are about our listeners. Ben and Martin check out smaller Christmas markets, read some letters from listeners, play some music and discuss Slovakia today. RERUN
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.12.2023 16:00)
December 21, 2023 14:00Wafers are one of the traditional dishes on the Christmas table. Experts at Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra have come up with healthy recipe for all those suffering from different kinds of food intolerance. Gary Alven Edwards is the founder of the Red Nose charity training clown doctors also in Slovakia to cheer up the day for children in hospitals.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.12.2023 16:00)
December 20, 2023 14:00The Documentary and Information Centre of Romani Culture is a part of the State Scientific Library in Prešov. In their endeavour to bring classic literature closer to Romani audience in Slovakia, they produced a radio show Lysistrata which is originally an ancient greek play by Aristofanes. More about the production and the translation of the play can be found in the interviews with Zuzana Paľuchová and Erika Godlová.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.12.2023 16:00)
December 19, 2023 14:00With all the joy and happiness the holidays bring, they can also bring stress and loneliness to many. Ben Pascoe talks with spiritual and psychological experts about how to have a happy holiday and help others have the same.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.12.2023 16:00)
December 18, 2023 14:00At the end of November 2023, Eva Sadovská from Wood & Company published an analysis on Slovak's shopping mood in December connected to Christmas. In this show, we will present the results of it. We will provide travelling news and tips for trips around Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.12.2023 16:00)
December 17, 2023 14:00Sundays are about our listeners. Ben and Martin check out some smaller christmas markets, read some letters, play some music and discuss what is going on in Slovakia today.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (16.12.2023 16:00)
December 16, 2023 14:00What 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 (15.12.2023 16:00)
December 15, 2023 14:00In this part of the walk around premises of Slovak Television, Martina and Jeremy are not only visiting studios, meeting stars, presenting music by singers whose career started in these particular studiosbut also greeting listeners all around the globe.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.12.2023 16:00)
December 14, 2023 14:00National Folklore Ballet Ensemble aka Lúčnica has just performed its gala at the Slovak National Theatre marking 75 years of its existence. Talking about this phenomenon are its director, choir mastress and two singers. Slovak namedays present some of the most famous Slovak women named Lucia. Culture news invite to one of Christmas concerts of Slovak Philharmonic
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.12.2023 16:00)
December 13, 2023 14:00The Vietnamese people have been living in the territory of modern day Slovakia for the last seventy years. However, most living here today come from the second wave of migration in the early 1990s. The children of this generation are now adults and have much to say about their parents and growing up as a minority in Slovakia. I spoke with Nguyen Trung Hieu, Lucia Nguyenova, and Trang Pham about their experiences as second generation migrants. As well, I spoke with Kvet Nguyen about this year'...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.12.2023 16:00)
December 12, 2023 14:00The holidays are a time of celebration. But not for everyone. Ben Pascoe talks to some owners of "foreigner bars" about how a community is built and also finds out from some of the biggest Slovak cities about their holiday progams.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.12.2023 16:00)
December 11, 2023 14:00The analysis from October 2023 showed that Slovakia has the most expensive groceries within V4 countries. At the same time, Slovaks are wasting them. In this show, we will take a look at food wasting, possibilities of sharing or donating it and on sorting organic waste in Slovakia. Patrícia Arpášová talks to Eva Sadovská (analyst from Wood & Company), Zuzana Madajová (project coordinator at Free Food civic association) and Marko Urdzik (Food Bank Slovakia chairman).
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.12.2023 16:00)
December 10, 2023 14:00In the first part of the walk down the premises of the Slovak Television, Martina and Jeremy get invited to walk around the studios and meet a true TV icon while walking down the corridors.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.12.2023 16:00)
December 09, 2023 14:00What 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 (8.12.2023 16:00)
December 08, 2023 14:00In the first part of the walk down the premises of the Slovak Television, Martina and Jeremy look at the iconic 1970's building and get into the entrance hall despite the fact that this section was off limits to their recording.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.12.2023 16:00)
December 07, 2023 14:00Elisa Fernandez Saenz, UN Women Deputy Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia explains, the idea behind the 2023 leitmotive of the campaign "16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence" which ends on 10 December, i.e. the Human Rights Day. In the Culture news for this week, we will ivite you to the Slovak Radio Gallery.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.12.2023 16:00)
December 06, 2023 14:00On Saint Nicolas’ Day we bring you interviews with Michal Hospodár, Marcela Domenová, and Jonathan Gresty about the personality of the saint, the historical connection between him and the city of Prešov as well as the comparison of how the holiday is celebrated in Slovakia and in the United Kingdom.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (5.12.2023 16:00)
December 05, 2023 14:00It is design week in Bratislava. Ben Pascoe talks with designer Boris Melus and Art historian/design week director Lubica Husta about design. What is design, what makes good design as well as if to have design you must be wealthy?
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.12.2023 16:00)
December 04, 2023 14:00In this show, we will commemorate the 35th anniversary of Slovak climb to Mount Everest by so called Hard Way and without supplemental oxygen. 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 (3.12.2023 16:00)
December 03, 2023 14:00In the first part of the walk down the premises of the Slovak Television, Martina and Jeremy look at the iconic 1970's building and get into the entrance hall despite the fact that this section was off limits to their recording.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.12.2023 16:00)
December 02, 2023 14:00Saturday pick of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.12.2023 16:00)
December 01, 2023 14:00Sunday's are about our listeners. Ben and Martina check on the preperations for the upcoming christmas market and read your letters, discuss the week and of course play some music.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (30.11.2023 16:00)
November 30, 2023 14:00On the occasion of the currently run global campaign 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, Sylvia Kralova from Fenestra NGO talks about the need to spread the word. In the Culture news for this week, Eva Kopecka from Slovak literature centre invites to the book fair in Guadalajar, Mexico.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (29.11.2023 16:00)
November 29, 2023 14:00Podcasting, a now two-decade old medium, has only increased in popularity since its inception. However, the story of podcasting is not without its winners and losers or booms and busts, as evidenced by a recent shakeup in the American market. How has Slovakia's emerging market progressed? Is there an appetite or room for a new medium? What is it like to be an independent producer in this nascent market? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with David Tvrdon, host of the Klik podcast an...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.11.2023 16:00)
November 28, 2023 14:00Slovakia has qualified for the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament! Not just that, but they are going into the tournament looking to make a splash and suprise people. Ben Pascoe talks with former team captain Martin Skrtel and football commentator Martin Kaigl about what has led to this success and what we can look forward to.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.11.2023 16:00)
November 27, 2023 14:00In this show, Patrícia Arpášová talks to psychologist Slavomíra Trebuňáková about stress, its symptoms and what can help stressed people. 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 (26.11.2023 16:00)
November 26, 2023 14:00Martina and Ben check out the preperations for the upcoming Christmas Market, they discuss what is happening in Slovakia Today, read your letters and of course play some music for you.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.11.2023 16:00)
November 25, 2023 14:00Saturday pick of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.11.2023 16:00)
November 24, 2023 14:00Ben and Patka visit the gallery in the upside down pyramid, read letters from listeners and play some music for you.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (23.11.2023 16:00)
November 23, 2023 14:00Artist Maureen Shea talks about her residency in Slovakia, the homecountry of her grandparents. Late musician Igor Bazlik composed 2000 easy listening songs. Culture news feature Daniel Raiskin, the chief conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic, inviting to their concerts in South Korea.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.11.2023 16:00)
November 22, 2023 14:00Interview with Martina Horňáková about Slovak and Romani linguistics and phraseology. Cultural and academic tips for events in middle and eastern Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.11.2023 16:00)
November 21, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe sits down with historian Julia Itin to talk about her new book which looks at the tiles found all around Bratislava and what they teach us about the history of Bratislava.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.11.2023 16:00)
November 20, 2023 14:00Eastern Slovakia was struck by an earthquake at the beginning of October 2023. In this show, we will talk about earthquakes in the area of Slovakia with seismologist and Professor Peter Moczo as well as with eyewitnesses of the mentioned earthquake in 2023. We will provide travelling news and tips for trips around Slovakia. At the end of our show, we announce the beginning of our Monday bonus feature called TOP SPOT.