Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

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 (100 epizód)

24:51
  
05.11.2025

Irish Theatre in Bratislava. Sounds of Democracy. (5.11.2025 16:00)

Irish Theatre in Bratislava – The Irish community, in cooperation with the Irish Embassy, is preparing a theatre performance of Moll by Irish playwright John B. Keane. We spoke about the upcoming performance with John Fagan, an Irishman living in Slovakia and a former professional actor who is organ...
29:30
  
04.11.2025

The State of Slovakia Today with Zora Bútorová. (4.11.2025 16:00)

Ben Pascoe talks with sociologist and founder of the IVO (Institute for Public Affairs) Zora Bútorová about the state of Slovakia today. They discuss what is going right in Slovakia today, the biggest challenges the country and society face as well as some tips about how to better enjoy Slovakia tod...
27:46
  
31.10.2025

Slovak Music 101. (31.10.2025 16:00)

Ben Pascoe talks with musicologist, musical journalist, musician and music lover Oliver Rehak to give you an intro to Slovak music today. REPEAT
27:28
  
30.10.2025

Country Roads: Muranska Planina. (30.10.2025 16:00)

As many tourists and foreign residents have discovered, Slovakia is much more than its charming capital, Bratislava. From villages adorned with mysterious folk symbols to castles perched above deep valleys and trails leading into the rocky heights of Slovakia’s many majestic mountains, the country i...
37:52
  
29.10.2025

Trash or Treasure? The Future of Waste in Slovakia. (29.10.2025 16:00)

In 2022, Slovak households generated roughly 478 kilograms of municipal waste per person, slightly below the EU average. However, Slovakia’s recycling rate is also below the European average, standing at just 49.5%. Even more concerning is the country’s continued reliance on landfilling and incinera...
27:31
  
28.10.2025

Ľudovít Štúr 210. (28.10.2025 16:00)

Why did Ľudovít Štúr choose to codify the Slovak language based on the dialects of Central Slovakia? How did a young man from a small Slovak village become a member of the Hungarian Parliament? And was he more concerned about his appearance because of his female or male students? You’ll discover the...
21:54
  
24.10.2025

Cleveland agreement. Looking for Slovak roots. Culture tips. (24.10.2025 16:00)

Historian Michal Kšiňan explains the history behind the Cleveland agreement, the first document on the joint action of the Czechs and Slovaks in the struggle for national liberation in and after WWI. The first Czechoslovak republic was established in 1918 also thanks to Czechs and Slovaks living in...
28:04
  
22.10.2025

From Space Farms to Storytime: Growing Futures. (22.10.2025 16:00)

Today, we venture beyond Earth and into the future of food as we explore space agriculture—growing crops in space to support long-term human missions. Joining us to unpack this topic are Professor Nigel Mason and Dr. Veronika Medvecká. In the second half of the program, we shift focus back to Earth....
20:34
  
17.10.2025

Gorillaz at Pohoda 2026, plus Culture Tips (17.10.2025 16:00)

On Tuesday, 14 October, Michal Kaščák, director of the Pohoda Festival, announced the first headliner for the 30th edition of Slovakia’s largest summer multigenre event. For the first time ever, Gorillaz will perform at Pohoda, marking the strongest booking in the festival’s history. In 2025, the Sl...
27:03
  
16.10.2025

Karol Duchoň: A Tribute to Slovakia's Golden Voice (16.10.2025 16:00)

A tribute to Slovakia’s golden voice — in life, in legend, and now on the big screen. As excitement builds around the new film about Karol Duchoň, we bring you the story of one of Slovakia’s most beloved singers — a powerful voice and gentle soul who touched generations. Through rare archival record...
27:24
  
14.10.2025

Eset Slovak Scientist of the Year (14.10.2025 16:00)

Ben Pascoe attended the Eset Slovak Scientist of the Year awards held recently in Bratislava. He brings you interviews with founders, jury members, Slovak scientists and even a former president, as well info on many of the great scientists in Slovakia today.
25:39
  
13.10.2025

Mysterious Slovakia: Košice, plus Slovak Sound Check (13.10.2025 16:00)

In this round of Mysterious Slovakia, we travel to Košice, home to the St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral — the largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost Gothic cathedral in Europe. Beyond its treasures and relics, the cathedral hides a dramatic story: the legend and legacy of the Urban Bell. Then, we c...
35:26
  
10.10.2025

Name Day: Natália, plus Culture Tips (10.10.2025 16:00)

In this part of our series about names in the Slovak calendar, we’re once again catching up with Natália Hejková, the world-famous basketball coach from Slovakia, while playing the song Natália by Robo Opatovský. In Culture Tips, we’ll tell you about events happening in Banská Štiavnica, Trenčín, Ži...
26:53
  
09.10.2025

Wolves in Slovakia (9.10.2025 16:00)

Wolves in Slovakia have a complex and often turbulent history. Once widely persecuted, these wild canines were relentlessly hunted and driven into the remote valleys of the country’s east. However, Slovakia’s accession to the EU brought stronger conservation policies, allowing wolf populations to ma...
26:14
  
08.10.2025

Eco-Friendly Farming in Slovakia (8.10.2025 16:00)

Today, we explore eco-friendly farming across Slovakia. First, we visit Ovosad Farm in Myjava, where sustainable farming practices are shaping a greener future. Then, we head to Moravské Lieskové to learn about hazelnut farming and its role in the local economy and environment. Next, we check out a...
38:13
  
07.10.2025

Fjuzn festival’s Konektiv Concert (7.10.2025 16:00)

Fjuzn festival’s konektiv concert evening brings together Slovak and foreign musicians living in Slovakia to make a special concert. Ben Pascoe talked with the organizers and musicians at this year’s edition, which was part of the 20th year of this unique multi-genre festival whose slogan this year...
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