Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
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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.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.5.2023 16:00)
May 02, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe sits down with comic, actor, writer, pundit, Samo Trnka to discuss Slovakia today.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.5.2023 16:00)
May 01, 2023 14:00Almost 45% of people feel that their employer supports diversity in the workplace. However, people are least accepting of people from the LGBTI community at work. At the same time, the representation of people with disabilities in companies is low. What are the challenges facing the Slovak labour market?
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (30.4.2023 16:00)
April 30, 2023 14:00Listeners Tribune.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (29.4.2023 16:00)
April 29, 2023 14:00A recap of the week and some of our top stories from the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.4.2023 16:00)
April 28, 2023 14:00RERUN: 30 years of Radio Slovakia International
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.4.2023 16:00)
April 27, 2023 14:00Two times Grammy awardee, audio mastering engineer Vlado Meller tells his story about getting from Humenne to mastering Pink floyd, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and others. Compare the song Cry as sung by Lash&Grey in RSI studio with the version mastered by Vlado Meller. Some tips for cultural events suitable for English speakers in Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.4.2023 16:00)
April 26, 2023 14:00Bratislava recently hosted an international symposium, where healthcare professionals disccused good practices and systematization of healthcare for people fleeing Ukraine.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.4.2023 16:00)
April 25, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe talks with journalist and influencer Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová about the media today, women in Slovakia, the dangers of social media, life, the universe and everthing.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.4.2023 16:00)
April 24, 2023 14:00On Saturday 22nd April we celebrated Earth Day. How did the idea of having an Earth Day come about? Is there anything to celebrate today, when we face so many challenges? Jakub Hrbáň, director of organisation Klíma ťa potrebuje will answer these questions. Are we talking, writing and addressing the climate crisis enough? Do we know the best way and language to communicate this issue? These were also the themes of last week in Bratislava. And listen to the rerun of the third round of our compe...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (23.4.2023 16:00)
April 23, 2023 14:00Zuzana Botikova and Ben Pascoe listen to the listener's, discuss the week and play some music.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.4.2023 16:00)
April 22, 2023 14:00Pick of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.4.2023 16:00)
April 21, 2023 14:00Slovak students competed at Enersol competition with their eco-inventions. Government Plenipotentiary for Roma Communities discussed integration of marginalised people. Organised hiking in Slovakia celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.4.2023 16:00)
April 20, 2023 14:00Interviewing Kristin Tollefson in Bratislava about her research on drotárstvo or wire-working in Žilina and how it meets her art. Meeting Andrej Bako at a rehearsal with band Longital ahead of their tour to easten Slovakia and ahead of Earth Day while he finds category of "nature sound" to be the defining Slovakia.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.4.2023 16:00)
April 19, 2023 14:00Brian Jakubec's father was educated at the Bata School of Labour during the First Republic and spent his entire life in the world-famous company - from the 1940s in Africa, where the company was expanding at the time. Mr. Jakubec maintains his Czechoslovakian heritage in Slovakia, following in the footsteps of his father and the world-famous company.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.4.2023 16:00)
April 18, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe sits down with Zuzana Weberová and Veronika Fishbone Vlčková from the Bratislava Foreigner's platform to discuss what is being done to help foreigners in Bratislava become a part of the city.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.4.2023 16:00)
April 17, 2023 14:00The first action plan on geographical balance was signed by the Director General of the European Commission (EC) for Human Resources and Security, Gertrud Ingestad, together with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Andrej Stančík. Slovakia, along with 14 other EU Member States, is considered geographically under-represented. On the occasion of the World Water Day, the Slovak State Nature Conservancy launched two floating bird islands on ...
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (16.4.2023 16:00)
April 16, 2023 14:00Listeners Tribune. World Voice Day.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (15.4.2023 16:00)
April 15, 2023 14:00Pick of the week.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.4.2023 16:00)
April 14, 2023 14:00RERUN: Listeners Tribune. RSI competition.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.4.2023 16:00)
April 13, 2023 14:00Interview with Klara Prešnajderová from Slovak Design Centre about Slovak entry at the Retrotopia. Design for Socialist Spaces exhibition in Berlin. Pop music icon Laco Lučenič has just been granted RadioHead Award for life contribution to Slovak music
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.4.2023 16:00)
April 12, 2023 14:00On the Wednesday show we will do some "groundhopping" on Slovak football fields. Together with Thanos and his friends we will visit 7th league football match. Thanos from Greece has been living in Slovakia for 6 years and has visited about 75 different football grounds around the country. Thanks to low-tier football, he is getting to know the country.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.4.2023 16:00)
April 11, 2023 14:00Ben Pascoe sits down with Michal Vanek, director of the Museum of Jewish Culture, to discuss Jewish life in Bratislava in the 30's.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.4.2023 16:00)
April 10, 2023 14:00What traditions are typical for Easter Monday in Slovakia? Do we still celebrate them today? Easter is also associated with eggs, but nowadays we have big problems with them. People are struggling because of their high prices and hens are struggling in cages. The cage system is dangerous for these animals. What risks does this type of farming also have for humans? Martin Smrek, head of the organisation - Humánny pokrok or Humane Progress has the answer.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.4.2023 16:00)
April 09, 2023 14:00Listeners Tribune. Easter Sunday.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.4.2023 16:00)
April 08, 2023 14:00Easter Saturday Special: Folk music recordings from 11th edition of Svetozár Stračina Grand Prix and decorating Easter eggs in Saratoga Springs.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.4.2023 16:00)
April 07, 2023 14:00Interview with the Catholic priest Jozef Konc about Good Friday and Easter in general. Bratislava’s borough of Petržalka celebrates 50 years as apartment housing estate.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.4.2023 16:00)
April 06, 2023 14:00The Thursday ahead of Easter is named green Thursday in Slovak tradition. The tradition is to eat something green like spinach or peas. Researcher Katarina Soltys explains why to keep fasting when we devastate our gut microbiota with traditional food right after the fast ends. Three green colour related folk songs with the same lyrics prove not the same at all.