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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Autor: STVR
Slovakia Today is an English language current affairs magazine bringing you the best from Slovakia. Our daily broadcast covers the latest from politics, society, arts and culture, business, science, healthcare and sports. Coming to you from Bratislava, from the studios of Radio Slovakia International – the foreign language channel of the public broadcaster STVR. Making Slovakia heard to the world!
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Zoznam epizód (1000 epizód)
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27:45
16.01.2026
RADI00: International Film Stars in Conversation. (16.1.2026 16:00)
Marking 100 years of radio broadcasting in Slovakia and coinciding with the latest Golden Globe Awards, Martina Greňová Šimkovičová revisits a selection of her most memorable interviews with international film stars who have visited Slovakia. In this instalment of her 2026 series, she looks back on...
27:31
15.01.2026
30th anniversary of the founding of the Child Safety Helpline and the current state of mental health of children in Slovakia. (15.1.2026 16:00)
Marking the 30th anniversary of Child Safety Helpline, this programme examines the current state of mental health among children and minors in Slovakia. Through insights from child helpline professionals, special education teacher Jana Merašická, and a researcher from The Research Institute of Child...
25:30
14.01.2026
Bird of the Year 2026: great bustard. (14.1.2026 16:00)
In today’s program, Romana Grajcarová talks with ornithologist Adriana Hološková about the great bustard—named Bird of the Year 2026—and why protecting this rare and majestic species matters for our landscape and biodiversity. Later, the show continues with a new episode of the Who Was That series,...
23:37
13.01.2026
The State of Slovakia Today with Dr. Charles Tannock. (13.1.2026 16:00)
Former British MEP Dr. Charles Tannock sits down with Ben Pascoe to discuss the state of Slovakia today. The strengths, weaknesses, challenges facing Slovakia today, as well as some hints on how to better enjoy life in Slovakia today.
24:21
12.01.2026
Eyes on the Sky: From “Shooting Stars” to Science. Slovak Sound Check Episode 31. (12.1.2026 16:00)
To find out what the night sky has in store for us in 2026, we speak with Silvia Ďurišová, astronomer and astrophysicist at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. She explains what really happens when we see a “shooting star,” how international cooperation in meteor research w...
27:46
10.01.2026
Saturday Front Page. (10.1.2026 16:00)
A look back at the past week in Slovakia and on RSI.
27:18
09.01.2026
Ľudovít Štúr 170. (9.1.2026 16:00)
Marking 170 years since his death, here is the programme celebrating Ľudovít Štúr's life.
28:40
08.01.2026
How Slovakia helps people without homes in winter time. (8.1.2026 16:00)
RERUN: In this episode, we explore the realities of homelessness in Slovakia during the winter and the upcoming festive season. We speak with Alexandra Kárová, Executive Director of VAGUS and Michal Cibiri from Depaul, about the challenges faced by people without homes and the support available duri...
27:51
07.01.2026
Bratislava Gets a Sikh Temple and Deadred Celebrates 25 Years (7.1.2026 16:00)
In this episode, we first explore the little known world of Sikhism in Slovakia. A brand new Sikh Temple opened recently in Bratislava, the first in the country. RSI was there to meet the founders and hear about the experiences of this growing minority. Then, we head to Trenčín for the 25th annivers...
28:16
06.01.2026
Seasonal Short Stories. (6.1.2026 16:00)
In honour of the end of Christmas and the start of another Christmas we bring you seasonal short stories written by Bratislava high school students Lara Federova, Maximillian Cordozo, Gwenaelle, and Marek Horvat.
27:05
05.01.2026
RERUN: Rethinking Transport in Slovak Cities. Slovak Sound Check Episode 30. (5.1.2026 16:00)
We revisit a discussion on sustainable urban transport in Slovakia. Experts from environmental policy, transport emissions, urban planning, and public transport explore how car-free initiatives can improve air quality, safety, and quality of life in Slovak towns and cities. The broadcast also featur...
26:05
03.01.2026
2025 in Slovakia. (3.1.2026 16:00)
Usually on Saturdays, we bring you a digest of the week’s news and features broadcast on RSI. However, the first Saturday of the new year will offer a roundup of some of the most important events of 2025 in Slovakia. Today, you will hear news that made headlines not only at home but also abroad.
27:18
02.01.2026
Getting back to Natália Hejková in 2025. (2.1.2026 16:00)
We’re once again catching up with Natália Hejková, the world-famous Slovak basketball coach who concluded her coaching career in 2025. To honour the celebrated Slovak, the song Natália by Robo Opatovský will be featured in the show.
24:10
01.01.2026
New Year Special. (1.1.2026 16:00)
In the honor of the beginning of the year 2026, you will hear the speechs of Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and head of the Radio Slovakia International Jozefína Mikleová. The staff of RSI English section will share their visions and some of the things they are looking forward to in 2026 as well...
11:37
31.12.2025
New Year’s Eve Special. (31.12.2025 16:00)
Based on a recent interview for Radio Slovakia International, Radio_FM host Viera Ráczová presents her personal pick of the five best Slovak alternative albums of the year. This New Year’s Eve special revisits the records that stood out for their originality, sound, and impact on the local music sce...
05:00
30.12.2025
Celebrating the arts in Slovakia Today. (30.12.2025 16:00)
Ben Pascoe visits the gala presentation of this year's Tatra Bank Foundation Art Awards. For the 29th year, the Tatra Bank foundation awards achievements in audiovisual creation, literature, design, music, theatre and fine arts. Ben Pascoe talks with jury members, organizers and artists about t...
26:49
29.12.2025
Looking Back, Moving Forward. Slovak Sound Check Episode 29. (29.12.2025 16:00)
As the year draws to a close, we look back at some of the most memorable moments from our Monday broadcasts. This special end-of-year edition brings together selected excerpts from interviews, reports, and stories that shaped the past months, reflecting on society, history, culture, and the conversa...
28:26
27.12.2025
2025 in RSI. (27.12.2025 16:00)
The features the RSI English section editors are calling their best work this year.
23:40
26.12.2025
St Stephen Day Special. (26.12.2025 16:00)
In Slovakia, Boxing Day is not observed; instead, the second day of Christmas is celebrated. In the Slovak calendar, this day is dedicated to St Stephen. Who are some other notable figures named Štefan in Slovakia? One such example is the sculptor Štefan Papčo, whose latest artwork was installed in...
27:25
25.12.2025
Christmas Stories and How People in Monasteries and Churches Celebrate Christmas. (25.12.2025 16:00)
In this special Christmas programme you are going to hear a next round of Christmas inspired stories written by students from bilingual gymnasiums in Slovakia. In the second part of the show, catholic priest Benjamin Kosnac will talk about how people living in monasteries, priests, nuns and monks ce...
27:35
24.12.2025
Christmas Eve: Made in Slovakia, Celebrated Abroad. (24.12.2025 16:00)
On this episode of Slovakia Today, we celebrate Christmas Eve by exploring the rich traditions that shape the Slovak holiday season, from festive village markets to time-honoured foods and handmade decorations. We visit a local Christmas market in western Slovakia to discover how artisans keep tradi...
24:05
23.12.2025
Holiday short stories. (23.12.2025 16:00)
High school students from Bratislava share their holiday cheer with RSI. Students Marek Horvat, Eliska Molcanova and Gwenaelle bring you special holiday stories to brighten this special time of year.
31:57
22.12.2025
The Gift of Giving. Slovak Sound Check Episode 28. (22.12.2025 16:00)
The Christmas season invites us to slow down, look around, and think of others. We take a closer look at charitable initiatives and nonprofit projects that aim to make Christmas a little brighter for people in Slovakia facing difficult life circumstances, whether through social disadvantage, exclusi...
25:37
20.12.2025
Week in Slovakia. (20.12.2025 16:00)
We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.