Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

In today’s episode of Slovakia Today, our colleague Gigi Ann Green takes us inside "Za Hranice s Hudbou" (Beyond Borders with Music), a summer workshop bringing together young musicians to explore jazz and contemporary genres. From harmony and vocal courses to late-night jam sessions, she also talks with co-founders Ester Wiesnerová and Lenka Molčányiová about music education in Slovakia, the chal...

We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.

In this exclusive interview in English, the best Slovak female coach, Natália Hejková, talks about her career in Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Russia and Spain.

Today you are going to hear another round of our competition series Mysterious Slovakia – this time dedicated to the life and legacy of Rabbi Chatam Sofer. Then you will find out what is new on the Slovak culture scene and finally there is another episode of Who Was That – this time dedicated to Ján Palárik.

A re-run of some of the interviews published in the previous years by our colleague Kamila Galjuš.

The 45th edition of the Kremnicky Gagy European Festival of humour and satire will take place at the end of August in Kremnica. To find out more about this unique, world famous festival Brielle Zahn met with organizer Veronika Chrienova and Ben Pascoe talked with performers Tomas Hudak and Michal Hvorecky.

This week, we bring you the sounds and stories from the magical meadow of Hontianske Nemce, where every August, people of all generations gather for one of Slovakia’s most charming summer festivals — Atmosféra 2025. Here, music, community, and nature come together in a unique celebration of life, creativity, and connection. In this special broadcast, we explore this year’s theme, “Zažnime od seba”...

We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.

In July 2023, internationally praised Tate Modern display of Maria Bartuszova artworks moved to The Museum der Moderne Salzburg. On this occasion, RSI gets back to the interviews with gallerist Alison Jaques and the curator of the show in Tate Modern, Juliet Bingham. Zuzana is the name that can be found in Slovak calendars on 11 August. On this occasion, we once again present to you some of the mo...

Another episode of Window to the World series - this time connecting French city of Calais with Slovak town of Bardejov. Who Was That series: Anton Bernolák.

The 31st annual IFF Art Film Košice took place from June 20 to 27, showcasing 130 films from around the world. As we mentioned in the first part of our report, the festival draws film lovers from far and wide—not only for its international lineup, but also for its vibrant cultural atmosphere. But what truly sets Art Film apart isn’t just the diversity of its screenings. It’s the platform it offers...

The Swords to Slovakia bike team rode into Bratislava to raise funds and awareness for Down syndrome centers in both countries. Ben Pascoe talked with them about their trek across Europe. Kulturne Leto or cultural summer in coming to an end, Ben talked with the Director or BKIS, Katarina Hulikova about what we can look forward to this August.

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 recordings, new film interviews, and heartfelt memories from those who knew him best, this special traces...

We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.

Hawaii - Havaj - revisit with us a place in the USA and in Slovakia

In today's program, Gigi Green explores the ambient narratives of resistance, rights, and visibility that resonated through the 15th Dúhový – Rainbow – Pride in Bratislava. Later, Romana Grajcarová examines how these same values echo within Slovakia’s Vietnamese community in an interview with artist Kvet Nguyen.

A re-run of some of the interviews published in the previous years by our colleague Kamila Galjuš.

July is Pride month. Ben Pascoe visited Bratislava duhovy pride and reports from there. He also talked with the organizers of the pride in the family march (Hrdi na rodinu).

For the second installment of our mini summer series Diaspora on the Airwaves —originally produced by Ingrid Slaninková from RSI’s Slovak section — we travel to Luxembourg to meet Peter Balla, a translator and interpreter who’s also a former radio professional. Through the local community station Radio ARA, he brings Slovak and Czech music and culture to a diverse audience abroad. We also take a m...

We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.

Pohoda, Slovakia’s largest multi-genre festival, reached new heights in 2025, with director Mišo Kaščák calling it the best edition yet. The Slovak band Tolstoys recently performed at Glastonbury for the second year in a row. Listen to the interview with Tolstoys about what it takes to get to the top European festivals. Rappers Video Dave, US, and Bene, SK, presented their bilingual rap in Trenčín...

The Bratislava Coronation Days are approaching, bringing with them a rich program and a reenactment of the coronation of King Charles III. Chairwoman of the Bratislava Tourist Board, Nina Erneker, will talk about what visitors can look forward to. What is the historical background of the Bratislava coronations? Historian and Head of the Department of Early Modern History, Diana Duchoňová, will she...

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 is full of hidden gems. For those curious to explore beyond Slovakia's well-known destinations, we pr...

Ben Pascoe reports from the 17th Biela Vrana (White Crow) awards which recognize courageous civil actions in Slovakia. (rerun)

On July 21, we mark 145 years since the birth of Milan Rastislav Štefánik — a remarkable astronomer, aviator, military leader, and diplomat who played a crucial role in the founding of Czechoslovakia. Born in 1880, Štefánik lived a life that bridged science and statecraft, sky and soil, ambition and sacrifice. In this episode, we speak with renowned Slovak historian Michal Kšiňan, author of the fi...