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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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22:26
13.03.2026
100 YEARS ON AIR Pt 1. (13.3.2026 16:00)
In 2026, Slovakia’s public broadcaster commemorates two major milestones: 100 years since the launch of radio broadcasting and 70 years since the start of television broadcasting in the territory of today’s Slovak Republic. To mark these anniversaries, RSI presents the special series 100 Years on th...
27:41
12.03.2026
Children, AI and the Hidden Risks Online with Lívia Halmkan. (12.3.2026 16:00)
The non-profit organization Tlakový hrniec recently presented findings from its internal research focusing on the risks and dangers young people face when chatting with artificial intelligence. Inappropriate content, including pornography, is widely exploited on many platforms by curious users, who...
24:46
11.03.2026
Praise or condemn Jozef Cíger Hronský? (11.3.2026 16:00)
On the one hand, he was a writer and a great cultural manager. On the other hand, his attitudes during the dramatic years of the wartime state led to a bitter journey into exile. This controversial period of his life erased him from Slovak textbooks for many decades. Learn about Jozef Cíger Hronský...
06:11
10.03.2026
Talking Slovak Books in English. (10.3.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks Slovak literature with author and translator Michal Hvorecký and book expert Dado Nagy. They give some recommendations about some of the best Slovak books that can be read in English. (Repeat)
24:20
09.03.2026
Milano Cortina 2026: From Para Hockey to Para Skiing. (9.3.2026 16:00)
After the Winter Olympic Games, the spotlight now shifts to the Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. According to Tomáš Varga, head of the Slovak Paralympic delegation, Slovakia will make history — sending its largest winter Paralympic team ever and, for the first time, competing in ever...
27:26
29:46
06.03.2026
From the 1980s to Today: Yvonne Vavrová on Women in Film and a Berlinale-Winning Documentary. (6.3.2026 16:00)
Celebrating the women’s fight for equality and liberation, we speak with acclaimed director Yvonne Vavrová about her experience as a female filmmaker starting out in the 1980s and about the challenges her students face today in the 2020s. Slovak film producer Matej Sotník explains why he joined the...
22:00
05.03.2026
Should Slovakia Ban Social Media for Children Under 15? (5.3.2026 16:00)
Slovakia is considering a potential ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, citing concerns about mental health and online safety. The proposal has sparked debate about whether stricter regulation can truly protect young people in the digital age or whether education and smarter pl...
38:31
04.03.2026
Inside the Opening of Trenčín’s European Capital of Culture Year, Pt. 1. (4.3.2026 16:00)
On February 15th, Trenčín concluded its three-day European Capital of Culture opening ceremony — a milestone moment that transformed this historic Slovak city into a vibrant stage for contemporary and folk art, performance, and community celebration. Against the dramatic backdrop of Trenčín Castle,...
31:38
03.03.2026
Art Awards in Slovakia Today. (3.3.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe reports from the 30th Tatra Banka Foundation Art Awards. Interviews with organizers, winners and jury members about the state of culture in Slovakia today.
27:03
02.03.2026
Raising the Bar: The Magic of Banskobystrická latka. Slovak Sound Check Episode 37. (2.3.2026 16:00)
The Banskobystrická latka is one of Slovakia’s true sporting highlights — a prestigious indoor high jump meeting with Silver status on the World Athletics Indoor Tour, the highest ranking available for events of its kind anywhere in the world. Last week, its 32nd edition filled the Štiavničky indoor...
26:17
28.02.2026
Week in Slovakia. (28.2.2026 16:00)
We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.
29:25
27.02.2026
Can you hear me? Ukrainian and Swedish Embassies in Slovakia marking the 4 years. (27.2.2026 16:00)
Ambassadors of European countries gathered at Lumiere Cinema in Bratislava to pay tribute to the victims of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event, co-hosted by Her Excellency the Swedish Ambassador, Ms Annika Ben David, and His Excellency the Ukrainian Ambassador to Slovakia, Mr Myrosla...
06:59
26.02.2026
RERUN: The State of Human Solidarity in Slovakia. (26.2.2026 16:00)
In honor of the International Human Solidarity Day, which was declared by the UN in 2005, it falls annually on December 20. Thursday's program will also be held in this spirit, during which Patrícia Polakovičová will talk to the organizations Človek v ohrozeníi, SlovakAid, Vagus and Depaul and...
06:21
25.02.2026
RERUN: Šúr Nature Reserve. Danube River and its Islands. (25.2.2026 16:00)
In this episode, we focus on two unique natural sites and the efforts to protect and restore them. First, we visit the Šúr nature reserve, located near Bratislava. Despite its international ecological value, it remains little-known to the public. Conservationists are now working to revive this rare...
27:44
24.02.2026
Slovakia at the Winter Olympics Recap. (24.2.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe takes a look back at the Winter Olympics to see how the Slovak team fared. He talks with journlalists Palo Tehlar, Martin Kaigl, Stefan Bugan and Stanislav Ščepán abouts the successes and disappointments from Milan 2026.
29:36
23.02.2026
The Science of Generosity: Exploring Altruism in Slovakia. Slovak Sound Check Episode 36. (23.2.2026 16:00)
Why do people give? What does generosity really mean, and what shapes charitable behavior in Slovakia compared to other countries? To explore these questions, we speak with experimental and behavioral economist Matej Lorko. We discuss what behavioral economics reveals about human decision-making, ho...
27:36
21.02.2026
Week in Slovakia. (21.2.2026 16:00)
We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.
25:44
20.02.2026
RAD1OO: Murder of Ján Kuciak (20.2.2026 16:00)
As part of the RADIOO:100 years of radio broadcasting in Slovakia, we present once again a programme originally aired on RSI at the beginning of March 2018. Our former colleague, Anca Monica Dragu, dedicated the entire show to the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martin...
27:36
19.02.2026
Feeling Threatened: Conspiracy Thinking in Slovakia (19.2.2026 16:00)
Slovakia consistently ranks among countries with high levels of belief in conspiracy theories. But what drives this phenomenon? In this episode, we look beyond misinformation and focus on feelings. Based on new research conducted by a team of researchers from the Institute of Experimental Psychology...
31:34
18.02.2026
What Keeps Solidarity Alive? The Psychology of Helping Ukrainian Refugees (18.2.2026 16:00)
In this episode, we explore what drives ordinary people to step forward in extraordinary times. Social psychologist Barbara Lášticová from the Slovak Academy of Science joins us to discuss new research into the motivations of volunteers who helped refugees following the outbreak of the war in Ukrain...
23:42
17.02.2026
The State of Slovakia Today with Peter Breiner (17.2.2026 16:00)
Ben Pascoe talks with pianist and composer Peter Breiner about the state of Slovakia today. They discuss what is going right here, the challenges facing Slovakia today and what needs to be done to improve Slovakia today.
28:23
16.02.2026
Europe in Action: Students Step Into EU Decision-Making (16.2.2026 16:00)
What does it really mean to shape European policy? From 5–8 February 2026, students in Košice experienced it firsthand. Model European Union brought together 60 high school students from across Slovakia for an immersive, English-language simulation of EU decision-making. Stepping into the roles of M...
25:34
14.02.2026
Saturday Frontpage. (14.2.2026 16:00)
RSI takes a look back at the past week in Slovakia and on RSI