Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.11.2023 16:00)
November 19, 2023 14:00Sundays are about our listeners. Ben and Patka visit the Rozhlas gallery, read letters, play music and talk about what is happening in Slovakia today.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.11.2023 16:00)
November 18, 2023 14:00Saturday pick of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.11.2023 16:00)
November 17, 2023 14:00A phone call linking Bratislava with Prague on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution opens a special program in which Martina, Ben and Martin are discussing not only the change of the communist regime in former Czechoslovakia but also revolutionary events in personal lives of listeners of Radio Slovakia International.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (16.11.2023 16:00)
November 16, 2023 14:00Inviting to the festival of queer films in Bratislava through their feature film "We have never been modern" are director Matej Chlupacek and script writer Miro Sifra. "Slovak namedays" series present some of the most familiar Martins in this country. Culture tips of this week feature Dosky, the critics award for the top theatre production of the last season.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (15.11.2023 16:00)
November 15, 2023 14:00An interview with two foreigners, Richard Swales and James Stevko, about their experiences with Slovak citizenship. Richard, from the UK, acquired citizenship after 17 years of living in Slovakia. James from America is applying for citizenship based on his ancestry.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.11.2023 16:00)
November 14, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe has coffee with Peter Janura, a Canadian diplomat who was born in Slovakia and has returned with his family to spend his sabatical here.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.11.2023 16:00)
November 13, 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 (12.11.2023 16:00)
November 12, 2023 14:00In this mailbox show, we take you to now iconic places of the Velvet Revolution not only in Bratislava but also in Prague, the capital of 1989 Czechoslovakia. Ben picks out iconic Velvet Revolution tunes.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.11.2023 16:00)
November 11, 2023 14:00Saturday pick of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.11.2023 16:00)
November 10, 2023 14:00Sunday's are about our listeners. Ben and Patka read letter, discuss what is going on in Slovakia today and play some music. (Rerun)
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.11.2023 16:00)
November 09, 2023 14:00In the rerun of 2018 tribute to victims of WWI, we get back to Fields of Remembrance at Westminster Cathedral. While in London, RSI captured the launch of "Bloody sonnets", the Slovak anti-war poetry classics by Pavol Orszagh Hviezdoslav.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.11.2023 16:00)
November 08, 2023 14:00In his debut novel "V mene kriza", Marcel Kusnir tackles upon Slovak historical context of the cross as the symbol of Christianity. Translator Erika Godlova and Romani linguist Martina Horňáková explain the uniqueness of Romani language on the occasion of the World Romani Language Day, 5 November.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.11.2023 16:00)
November 07, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe talks with economists Libor Melioris and Juraj Suchta about the state of the Slovak economy and public finances.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.11.2023 16:00)
November 06, 2023 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 (5.11.2023 16:00)
November 05, 2023 14:00Sundays are about our listeners. Patka and Ben discuss the week, read some letters and play some music to help you enjoy your Sunday
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.11.2023 16:00)
November 04, 2023 14:00On Saturdays we recap the past week and play some of our best stories from the week. This week Martina Šimkovičová Greňová looks at All Saint's Day and Ben Pascoe talks with the newly appointed Canadian Ambassador to Slovakia, Cheryl Cruz.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (3.11.2023 16:00)
November 03, 2023 14:00In this rerun of Sunday's mailbox program, Martina and Martin mark the All Saints/All Souls days by visiting three famous burial places in the Slovak capital to pay tribute to several personalities of Slovak history. Ben plays music by some of musicians burried in Bratislava.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.11.2023 16:00)
November 02, 2023 14:00ENLIGHT is a European University alliance of universities from ten European countries, including Slovak Comenius University based in Bratislava. How did Comenius University become a member of the alliance? We will also talk about the course AI for everyone and the future of mobilities.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.11.2023 16:00)
November 01, 2023 14:00On the occasion of the state holiday, we light a candle for famous Slovaks at a famous cemetery in Bratislava. We also have a look at environmental friendly, garden cemeteries. And play playful music to balance the mood.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (31.10.2023 16:00)
October 31, 2023 14:00Canada finally has its own embassy in Slovakia. Ben Pascoe talks with newly appointed Canadian Ambassador to Slovakia Cheryl Cruz.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (30.10.2023 16:00)
October 30, 2023 14:00RERUN: John Freedman - American writer and theatre critic will describe his life in Moscow. As an activist he presents an interesting project called Worldwide Play Readings. The question of whether we communicate enough about climate is on the table. Do we know the best way and the right language to talk about it?
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (29.10.2023 16:00)
October 29, 2023 14:00In our Sunday walk, Martina and Martin visit three famous cemeteries in Bratislava to pay tribute to several Slovak personalities by lighting a candle on their graves, the tradition of the All Saints Day as well as All Souls Day in Slovakia. Marking the holidays, Ben had a look in the history of Slovak music bringing to the spotlight three themed related songs.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.10.2023 16:00)
October 28, 2023 14:00Saturday we look back at the past week, review the biggest stories and replay some of our top stories.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.10.2023 16:00)
October 27, 2023 14:00In another Bratislava walk, we take you from the T.Garrigue Masaryk square to the Danube river left bank debating the establishment of the first Czechoslovak Republic in 1918.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.10.2023 16:00)
October 26, 2023 14:00Comparing the situation of Polish and Slovak public media after 2023 election is ex-Radio Polonia editor Rafal Kiepuszewski who was working in Radio Slovakia International due to the attitude of outgoing Polish government. As part of this week's culture news, stars and filmmakers talk about their presentation at "Hory a mesto", the international festival of mountain cinematography.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.10.2023 16:00)
October 25, 2023 14:00In this rerun, we will delve into sports, but we will not mention any matches, teams or results, we will talk about how can sport help improve our mental health – an issue that has been reflected upon often in the recent post-pandemic times. This was one of the ideas behind the European Team Cup in Bratislava. Sport is also an important part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a programme that helps young people grow and take part in volunteering. Part of it is the Stand by Me project that helps ...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.10.2023 16:00)
October 24, 2023 14:00The recent Polish elections were closely followed all across the EU. Ben Pascoe and Martina Simkovicova speak with experts Milan Nic and Rafal Kiepuszewski about what the election results mean for Poland, Slovakia, the V4 and the EU.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (23.10.2023 16:00)
October 23, 2023 14:00More than half of the world's coffee-growing land will be lost to the climate crisis by 2100. This will happen even if international climate targets are met. The latest report from the British charity Christian Aid shows. Many people will lose their livelihoods as a result. How can we help farmers?
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.10.2023 16:00)
October 22, 2023 14:00Sunday's are about our listeners. Ben and Martina discuss the week, read letters and play some music for you.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.10.2023 16:00)
October 21, 2023 14:00Saturday pick of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.10.2023 16:00)
October 20, 2023 14:00In this edition of the Listeners Tribune programme, Ben Pascoe says goodbye to Marianna Palkova while discussing listeners' feedback in a Bratislava pub.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.10.2023 16:00)
October 19, 2023 14:00Speaking about the largest collection of the Slovak contemporary art in the USA is its founder Lee Karpiscak. Tips for cultural events for English speakers living in Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.10.2023 16:00)
October 18, 2023 14:00In this rerun of a show from January 2023, people born in the USA try to reconnect with their Slovak heritage.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.10.2023 16:00)
October 17, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe talks with social anthropologist Juraj Buzalka about the election results and how history affects Slovakia today.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (16.10.2023 16:00)
October 16, 2023 14:00Today, 16 October, we celebrate International Food Day. This day has been celebrated for 42 years and is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). How to tackle food waste? Find out in the first part of today's session, thanks to Zuzana Madajova from the Free Food Association. The furniture bank in Trnava helps to integrate homeless people. At the same time, it provides low-income groups with basic living needs. It helps single mothers, large families with children, senior citizens or...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (15.10.2023 16:00)
October 15, 2023 14:00Sunday is about our listeners. Ben and Marianna discuss the week, read letters and play some music.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.10.2023 16:00)
October 14, 2023 14:00Saturday pick of the week
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.10.2023 16:00)
October 13, 2023 14:00In this rerun of the mailbox program, Martina and Martin take Patricia, the newcomer in the team, for a walk around the iconic building of the Slovak Radio. What can she see in her office? Chapters on Slovak music bring songs related to mail, letters and postcards.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.10.2023 16:00)
October 12, 2023 14:00Presenting the sound of work of a Slovak bellfounder who has been commisisoned also in abroad. Commemorating 1 year since the first ever terrorist attack in Slovakia leaving dead two members of the LGBTQI+ community, we get back to the interview with poet Michal Tallo. 12 October is the Day of samizdat.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.10.2023 16:00)
October 11, 2023 14:00Zuzana Botiková exploring the history of a Czechoslovak enterprise in Southern Rodesia with Brian Jakubec.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.10.2023 16:00)
October 10, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe sits down with Slovak Author Juraj Mesik to discuss his book "2023, the Year the Russian Empire Died". Among other things they discuss Slovakia's long and complicated history with Russia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.10.2023 16:00)
October 09, 2023 14:00On 12 October 2022, a terrorist attack happened in the centre of Bratislava. Matúš and Juraj, who belonged to the LGBTI+ community, died in front of the Teplaren bar.We will commemorate the mass protest a year ago. Employers in Slovakia are supportive of diversity in the workplace. However, the least accepted are those who belong to the LGBTI+ community. Anna Podlesna from profesia.sk, will present the detailed results of the survey.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.10.2023 16:00)
October 08, 2023 14:00Martina, Martin and Patricia, the new addition to the team, look at the RSI English service from outside as well as from the inside of the upside-down pyramid building of Slovak Radio in Bratislava. Postcards, letters and snail mail are mirrored also in the "Chapters on Slovak music" segment.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.10.2023 16:00)
October 07, 2023 14:00Saturday pick of the week: General Election 2023
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.10.2023 16:00)
October 06, 2023 14:00In this show, we will delve into sports, but we will not mention any matches, teams or results, we will talk about how can sport help improve our mental health – an issue that has been reflected upon often in the recent post-pandemic times. This was one of the ideas behind the European Team Cup in Bratislava. Sport is also an important part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a programme that helps young people grow and take part in volunteering. Part of it is the Stand by Me project that helps w...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (5.10.2023 16:00)
October 05, 2023 14:00Invitation to BIB, the Biennale of Illustration Bratislava, the international festival of illustrations of books for children. The tradition of bell making in Slovakia was mapped by expert campanologist Juraj Spiritza. Add some of the tips for English speakers living in or visiting Slovakia in the latest culture news.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.10.2023 16:00)
October 04, 2023 14:00Zuzana Botiková spoke to Deah Partak and her husband James Meyer, who are making a documentary movie about a story from the unknown Slovak history. The greater majority of 750.000 Slovaks who emigrated to the USA from 1870 to 1920 stayed in North America with many longing to “re-create Slovakia” in the New World. The only settlement, however, bearing the name of the old country in America is Slovak in Arkansas.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (3.10.2023 16:00)
October 03, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe talks with commentators and experts about the results of Saturday’s election.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.10.2023 16:00)
October 02, 2023 14:00Slovakia held parliamentary elections on Saturday 30 September. We take a look at the results and the latest reactions from politicians.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.10.2023 16:00)
October 01, 2023 14:00Sundays are about our listeners. Ben and Martin discuss the past week, read letters from listeners and play some new music for you.