Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (30.9.2023 16:00)
September 30, 2023 14:00We recap the week and replay some of our top stories from the past week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (29.9.2023 16:00)
September 29, 2023 14:00RERUN: Shortly ahead of the early general election, Martina takes Siavash for a bus ride to the building of the Slovak Parliament located on the Bratislava castle hill.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.9.2023 16:00)
September 28, 2023 14:00Julia Sherwood was awarded the 2023 Culture Minister Award for her efforts in promoting Slovak literature abroad through English translations. We get back to 2018 interview with her speaking about the reasons behind her endeavour. Inviting to Bratislava Music Festival in the year 2023 is Marian Turner, the general director of the Slovak Philharmonic, whose Choir was also awarded the Culture Minister Award for the year 2023.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.9.2023 16:00)
September 27, 2023 14:00We listen to a review of the Slovak restaurant scene, what it means to expats and beyond. Listen as we talk to some industry professionals and locals to hear what they think of the vas world of restaurants in Slovakia!
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.9.2023 16:00)
September 26, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe continues his series of interviews to help you understand who is who and what the main issues are. Today our guests are Milan Nic, Jakub Goda, Samuel Abraham as well as representatives of the main polling agencies in Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.9.2023 16:00)
September 25, 2023 14:00Health Behaviour in School-aged Children is a study carried out in collaboration with the World Health Organization in 51 countries. Its aim is to monitor the health of schoolchildren in their social context. More in the first part of today's session. The general election is just around the corner and in the final part of today's session we'll tell you more about what it looks like at the polling station.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.9.2023 16:00)
September 24, 2023 14:00Listeners Tribune
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (23.9.2023 16:00)
September 23, 2023 14:00Saturday pick of the week
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.9.2023 16:00)
September 22, 2023 14:00Sunday's are about our listeners. Ben and Marianna discuss the week, read letters and play some thematic music. RERUN
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.9.2023 16:00)
September 21, 2023 14:00The story of Mária Prechovská, the only Slovak actress of 20th century who studied acting at prestigious Max Reinhardt Seminar, is retold by historian Karol Misovic. Invitation to Amplion/Amplifier festival of street art is a part of this week's Culture news for English speakers living in or visiting Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.9.2023 16:00)
September 20, 2023 14:00Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of gastronomy with a focus on restaurants to see what people eat, where they sit down and why they go out to spend their hard earned money on outside food.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.9.2023 16:00)
September 19, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe continues his coverage of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Jakub Goda, Milan Nic and Samuel Abraham discuss the main issues of the election and politics in Slovakia today.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.9.2023 16:00)
September 18, 2023 14:00The interest in holidays in Slovakia is growing. The summer was proof of this. There was a revival of urban tourism and an increased interest in natural beauties, cultural monuments, spas and aquaparks. More in the first part of today's session. In the fourth part of our pre-election cycle, Branislav Grman asked Eva Chmelová, Director of the Department for Elections, Referendums and Political Parties at the Ministry of the Interior, about the electoral system in Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.9.2023 16:00)
September 17, 2023 14:00Sunday is about our listeners. Marianna and Ben visit a new location in Bratislava, read letters from listeners, play some music and discuss Slovakia today.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (16.9.2023 16:00)
September 16, 2023 14:00Saturday picks of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (15.9.2023 16:00)
September 15, 2023 14:00As September 15 is a state holiday in Slovakia dedicated to its Patron Saint, we discuss why the tradition of worshipping Our Lady of Seven Sorrows is deeply rooted in this country with priest Branislav Čaniga. Artist Jana Zaujecová will explain the symbols she put into the vestment she created for Pope Francis when he was celebrating the Holly Mass in Šaštín-Stráže in 2021. A special Chapters on Slovak Music have also been inspired by the holiday.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.9.2023 16:00)
September 14, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe examines the latest research on Holocaust and the state of antisemitism in Slovakia. In the 3rd part of RSI series dedicated to general election 2023, Braňo Grman discusses the role the Statistical Office with its spokesperson Jana Morhacova.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.9.2023 16:00)
September 13, 2023 14:00In this episode Sia dives into the world of cafes in Slovakia and what makes them so special. Listen to him share a bit of history with you, as well as interviewing some local cafe runners and cafe goers to see what their perspective is on this big littel world!
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.9.2023 16:00)
September 12, 2023 14:00The elections are coming. To get you ready and give some context to the elections Ben Pascoe talked with experts Milan Nic, Jakub Goda and Samuel Abraham.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.9.2023 16:00)
September 11, 2023 14:00Are plastics just waste or can they help us transform industry into a greener one? Professor Reinhold W. Lang is an expert in the field of mechanics, fracture and fatigue of plastics. He came to Slovakia to give a lecture on plastics and solutions for managing industrial transformation. RSI has launched a series focused on general information about general elections that will be held in Slovakia 30 September, 2023. The elections will be supervised by the State Commission for Elections and Co...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.9.2023 16:00)
September 10, 2023 14:00Listeners Tribune: Martina and Marianna celebrate their namedays = 7 and 9 September
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.9.2023 16:00)
September 09, 2023 14:00Tune in as we go through a recap of last week's news. You will hear interviews from Ben Pascoe with Symon Kliman the Partizan Photographer as well as Sia with Oscar Brophy, a local business owner in Bratislava.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.9.2023 16:00)
September 08, 2023 14:00Re-Run: Ben and Sia recap the past week, read some letters and talk about what's happening in Slovakia and play some Slovak music for you.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.9.2023 16:00)
September 07, 2023 14:00RSI has launched a series focused on general information about general elections that will be held in Slovakia 30 September, 2023. In the first part, Braňo Grman explains who has the right to vote in this type of elections. On 7 September, a bilingual book of poetry by a Slovak ex-pat is being launched in Bratislava. On this occasion, lets hear about late poet Olga Urminska from her husband Vlado Rosenfeld once again. In the Culture news at the end of the show, get ready for some tips for Eng...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.9.2023 16:00)
September 06, 2023 14:00Bratislava is known for it's wild nightlife and foreigners and bar owners know that very well. Listen to Sia dive deep into the history of the bar culture in Slovakia and interview some local bar owners and foreigners to hear about their stories and what the scene means to them.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (5.9.2023 16:00)
September 05, 2023 14:00Eating 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 are not just the problem of young girls, unfortunately they don’t discriminate and can affect anyone, even someone close to us. Ben Pascoe sat down with Veronika Kolejáková a psychologist from Chuť žiť, an organization dedicated to helping anyone suffering from an eating disorder.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.9.2023 16:00)
September 04, 2023 14:00Why are online challenges attractive to young people? Psychologists from the IPčko.sk portal have found that communicating with adults about the dangers of the Internet is very helpful for teenagers. According to the results of their survey, the majority of young people (71.5 percent) who are invited to take part in an online challenge will do so.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (3.9.2023 16:00)
September 03, 2023 14:00Sunday is about our listeners. Sia and Ben visit a new location in Bratislava, read letters from listeners, play some music and discuss Slovakia today.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.9.2023 16:00)
September 02, 2023 14:00Saturdays we look back at the past week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.9.2023 16:00)
September 01, 2023 14:00Since today is a bank holiday in Slovakia, there was no news bulletin at the beginning of the show. In today's programme we will commemorate the Constitution Day of the Slovak Republic.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (31.8.2023 16:00)
August 31, 2023 14:00In this rerun of a part of the ENCORE! series dedicated to 95 years of radio broadcasting in Slovakia, you can also learn about the importance of free radio broadcasting during the Slovak National Uprising. The Slovak State with President and priest Jozef Tiso was established on 14th March 1939 becoming a Nazi Germany ally. This act resulted into splitting what was then a Czechoslovak company, Radiojournal, into two institutions. Broadcasting of Slovak Radio also experienced an inner split in...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (30.8.2023 16:00)
August 30, 2023 14:00The price of living in Bratislava has exponentially increased during the past few years. These changes have made an impact on the lives of foreigners, particularly ones who have chosen Slovakia for affordability among other things. He will share some insight on recent price changes as well as interviewing a few local foreigners with different financial backgrounds, to understand how exactly their lives have changed, if at all.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (29.8.2023 16:00)
August 29, 2023 14:00Two generals played the key role in the Slovak resistance movement operation which started 29 August 1944. Introducing General Rudolf Viest and General Jan Golian and explaining their position is Martin Posch from the Department of history of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Sharing his memories of the two generals is 98-years old Branislav Tvarozek who was a member of the University Guard Unit that was accompanying them almost until the dying day.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.8.2023 16:00)
August 28, 2023 14:00On 11 and 12 August, the multi-genre festival GRAPE took place at Trenčín airport. Almost 29 thousand visitors came to this event. Since this is the 13th edition of the festival, an entire generation has grown up with it. GRAPE is mainly aimed at young visitors, so what is typical for the so-called GRAPE generation.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.8.2023 16:00)
August 27, 2023 14:00Sundays are about our listeners. Ben and Martin visit another hidden treasure of Bratislava and read letters from listeners, discuss the week and play some music for you.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.8.2023 16:00)
August 26, 2023 14:00Saturday picks of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.8.2023 16:00)
August 25, 2023 14:00The 25th World Scout Jamboree took place in South Korea on the first two weeks of August. A Jamboree is an event that connects the scouts from all over the world – more tha 40,000 of them attended this year. Among them were around 60 Slovak scouts that represented our country. Martin Bednárik talked to them on a cosy summer morning about their thoughts on South Korean culture and food, importance of scouting in their lives but also the weather they had to deal with.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.8.2023 16:00)
August 24, 2023 14:00Getting the image of the late Vašo Patejdl, a Slovak pop music icon, from the archives of Slovak Radio. Introducing music of his teacher at the Academy of Performing Arts, Alexander Moyzes. Culture news inviting also to Mela festival in Pezinok.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.5.2023 16:00)
May 14, 2023 14:00Listeners tribune.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.5.2023 16:00)
May 13, 2023 14:00On Saturday's we review the past week in Slovakia Today.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.5.2023 16:00)
May 12, 2023 14:00RERUN: Listeners Tribune. RSI competition.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.5.2023 16:00)
May 11, 2023 14:00International Press Institute luanched on 9 May a report on media capture in Slovakia with its author, journalist Peter Hanák. On the occasion of World Press Freedom day, Director General of Swedish Radio Cilla Benkö visited Slovak Radio. First part of the report from the OMEGA amateur radio club in Bratislava. Tips for cultural events suitable for English speakers in Slovakia
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.5.2023 16:00)
May 10, 2023 14:00We will revisit the Coronation of Charles III from the perspective of the British community in Slovakia - the British Embassy organised a meeting on the occasion of the coronation for the British living in Slovakia - report from the event. We will speak also to Viliam and Margareta Pichler from the Technical University in Zvolen, who met King Charles on his visit to Slovakia, helped him to plant some elms from eastern Slovakia at his residence in Highgrove. Remembering the Victory in Europe d...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.5.2023 16:00)
May 09, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe talks with Radovan Geist about Europe today on Europe Day.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.5.2023 16:00)
May 08, 2023 14:00Why is it important to remember the stories of World War II survivors, and how can we effectively educate students about our history? Is there any link between events in the past and the present? Michal Keim, project manager at the Milan Šimečka Foundation, reveals. Education, mental health, safety and the environment are all current issues that concern young people. How can we ensure that teenagers do not give up and do not worry about the future? Michal Salíni, Slovakia's UN youth delegate,...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.5.2023 16:00)
May 07, 2023 14:00Marianna Palkova and Ben Pascoe discuss the past week, take letters from listeners and introduce the new round of the competition.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.5.2023 16:00)
May 06, 2023 14:00Pick of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (5.5.2023 16:00)
May 05, 2023 14:00Klara Sevcik Bernatova from the Vagus civic association shared her perspective and experience from working with homeless people in Bratislava. Iveta Radicova, the former Slovak PM, shares her toughts on Slovakia's journey since its establishment 30 years ago.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.5.2023 16:00)
May 04, 2023 14:00Publishers Daniel Grúň and Martin Lipták talk about their book Juraj Gavula: Healing through sculpture. Culture news bring tips for English speakers abroad and in Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (3.5.2023 16:00)
May 03, 2023 14:00On the show we revisit our series dedicated to 30 year old Slovaks, the so called, peers of the republic. 30 yeard old ice-hockey player Martin Gernát is getting ready to represent his country at yet another international tournament. Since May 8 is coming up, we will also speak about ways to commemorate war heroes.