27:50
22.11.2024
Recap of the past week. (22.11.2024 16:00)
Ben Pascoe recaps the past week and looks ahead to what is happening around Slovakia. This week we prepare for winter by dicussing Christmas markets and skiing.
Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
Autor: RTVS
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)
27:50
27:11
21.11.2024
Bibliotéka book fair: Challenges and successes within the publishing industry (21.11.2024 16:00)
In this Thursdays show, we will dive into discussions with publishing house Matica slovenská as they reveal the behind-the-scenes of their work and share their thoughts on participating in the prestigious Bibliotéka book fair. We’ll uncover what drives them to attend, their expectations and ambitio...
25:52
20.11.2024
Education of Romani elementary and high school students. Slovak video game industry. (20.11.2024 16:00)
In this episode of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you an interview with Aneta Bolvanová from Secondary Vocational School of Pedagogy and Social Sciences in Košice about education of Romani elementary and high school students. Next is Maroš Brojo, the executive director of the Slovak Game Dev...
34:05
19.11.2024
Jozef Banas about the Slovak book market and his series of inspirational books about Slovak heroes. (19.11.2024 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with best selling Slovak author Jozef Banas, about the Slovak book market and about his series of inspirational books about Slovak heroes from the past. This time we discuss Aurel Stodola and Milan Rastislav Stefanik.
05:42
18.11.2024
Voguing and ballroom culture in Slovakia discussed by Monika Prikkelová. (18.11.2024 16:00)
In this Monday show, Patka is going to talk to Monika Prikkelová, dance teacher at Mondance dance school but most importantly, she is the pioneer of dance style called voguing and ballroom culture in Slovakia.
35:45
15.11.2024
35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution: Boris Zala from VPN and student leaders Boris Ondreicka and Peter Chowanec. (15.11.2024 16:00)
In honour of the 35th anniversary of the velvet revolution Ben Pascoe talks with some of those who were involved. Boris Zala from VPN and student leaders Boris Ondreicka and Peter Chowanec talk about what it was really like and what their strongest memories are after 35 years.
27:21
14.11.2024
Marek Šulík, the filmmaker behind the film Ms President. (14.11.2024 16:00)
Interview: Marek Šulík, the filmmaker behind the film Ms President about the presidential mandate of the first female Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová. Martin Bednárik asks the director what was the making of the film like, what secrets about the presidential mandate of Zuzana Čaputová will the audi...
36:32
13.11.2024
Understanding the challenges faced by natural landscapes with Slovak ecologists. (13.11.2024 16:00)
According to the 2022 WWF Living Planet Report, wildlife populations have declined by an average of 69% over the past 50 years. This species loss affects not only animals but also plants, fungi, and microbes—the fundamental building blocks of any ecosystem. In Slovakia, where forests cover over 40 p...
27:26
12.11.2024
Organisation of cultural events in Slovakia in the English language. (12.11.2024 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with Alan Henderson, Illah van Oijen, Tomas Estok and Guillaume De Canck all of whom organize cultural events in Slovakia in the English language, or at least English friendly. We will find out what they do, what advice they have for others looking to organize events here as well a...
22:57
11.11.2024
Nuclear power in the context of new technologies, education and climate change. (11.11.2024 16:00)
In this show, we will discuss the Slovak public’s perspective on nuclear power in connection with new technologies, education and climate change.
27:26
09.11.2024
Week in Slovakia. (9.11.2024 16:00)
What was the week like in Slovakia? News overview and picks of the week with Martin Bednárik. HEADLINES: Slovakia strengthens relations with China, agreeing on both economic and cultural cooperation, nomination of Slovak designate for the post of EU commissioner approved and Prime Minister lambasted...
25:59
08.11.2024
Ben and Patka discuss the past week. Jeremy joins with an interview with film maker Erik Balaz. (8.11.2024 16:00)
Ben and Patka discuss the past week and look ahead to upcoming English friendly events around Slovakia. This week Jeremy joins with an interview with film maker Erik Balaz and Ben also talks with homeless theatre director Patrik Krebs.
04:40
07.11.2024
News (7.11.2024 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with social anthropologist Juraj Buzalka about the election results and how history affects Slovakia today. (repeat)
27:03
06.11.2024
Importance of education in students' mother tongues discussed with experts. (6.11.2024 16:00)
In the Wednesday edition of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you several interviews with professors, education experts, and other attendees of an international conference organized by the Centre for Languages and Cultures of National Minorities at Prešov University, titled Minority Languages a...
25:29
05.11.2024
The State of Slovakia Today: Jana Kozbova. (5.11.2024 16:00)
The State of Slovakia Today. Ben Pascoe sits down with political scientist and former presidential advisor on foreign affairs, Jana Kozbova. They discuss Slovakia’s foreign policy, the difference between head of state and foreign minister and how the future looks for Slovak foreign policy.
25:11
04.11.2024
Equal Pay Day: Pay gap between men and women in Slovakia discussed. (4.11.2024 16:00)
In this show, Patka is going to talk about one of the less discussed issues in Slovakia, the pay gaps between men and women in Slovakia, connecting it to a global initiative Equal Pay Day.
35:48
02.11.2024
Slovak director Marek Šulík discussing his latest film Prezidentka with Martin Bednárik. (2.11.2024 16:00)
The Interview: Marek Šulík, the filmmaker behind the film Ms President about the presidential mandate of the first female Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová. Martin Bednárik asks the director what was the making of the film like, what secrets about the presidential mandate of Zuzana Čaputová will the...
23:29
01.11.2024
Past week and letters discussed by Patka and Martin. Cultural events. (1.11.2024 16:00)
Martin and Patka discuss some up to date topics in Slovakia, talk about the All Saints Day and recomment some related places and also events to visit.
23:24
31.10.2024
Journey to the filming locations of iconic horror movies shot in Slovakia. Mysterious folklore and haunted legends. (31.10.2024 16:00)
In the first segment, we’ll take a journey to the filming locations of iconic horror movies shot in Slovakia, unraveling the terrifying tales behind the scenes. In the second segment, we’ll uncover the mysterious folklore and haunted legends of Slovakia, from cursed castles to ghostly apparitions. T...
27:23
30.10.2024
Hura Von festival at the Zaježová education center. (30.10.2024 16:00)
In September, the NGO Živica, which specializes in educational initiatives, hosted its third annual Hura Von festival at the Zaježová education center. Hura Von is a program dedicated to helping teachers use the outdoors as an ideal learning environment. Through a range of workshops and discussions,...
25:54
29.10.2024
Former MP and MEP for Smer-SD Boris Zala about the state of Slovakia today. (29.10.2024 16:00)
Ben Pascoe sits down with former MP and MEP for Smer-SD Boris Zala to discuss the state of Slovakia today as well as one year of the Fico IV government and the future of Slovakia.
23:19
28.10.2024
Actor Marián Labuda. State of extremism in Slovakia. (28.10.2024 16:00)
The first part of today’s show is dedicated to one of the legends of Slovak film, Marián Labuda, who, today, the 28th of October, would turn 80 years old. Today, you are going to learn that his career went far beyond acting in front of the camera. In the second part, we will follow up on last week's...
23:49
26.10.2024
Week in Slovakia. (26.10.2024 16:00)
What was the week like in Slovakia? News overview and picks of the week with Martin Bednárik. And the first part of our new Women in Science series.
23:57
25.10.2024
Ben and Patka discuss the past week. (25.10.2024 16:00)
Ben and Patka discuss the past week and look ahead at what is happening around Slovakia in the next week.
26:18
24.10.2024
Why many Slovaks choose to work in the USA during their summer break. Senior Olympics. (24.10.2024 16:00)
In this episode, we explore why many Slovaks choose to work in the USA during their summer break. Our guests, who travel there regularly, share their personal experiences, discussing the benefits of earning money, improving language skills, and embracing new adventures. We’ll also cover the cultural...