Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

In this Monday show, Patka is going to talk to the general director and headmaster of the newly opened high school Skyro, that is the first one in Europe focused on AI technologies. You are also going to hear an opinion of experts from Národný inštitút vzdelávania a mládeže about incorporating the AI into the education as we know it.

News overview. Zuzana Wienk about Biela vrana Award. Interview: Patrícia Klamárová, cancer awareness campaigns in Slovakia.

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.

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 ambitions tied to the event, and how such gatherings influence their work and interactions with readers. Thi...

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 Developers Association, about Slovak video game industry, its evolution and future perspectives.

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.

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.

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.

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 audience learn, and if Zuzana Čaputová liked the film after it was done. And – why is the film about the...

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 percent of the landscape, biodiversity within these woodlands is also in decline. Grasslands, which m...

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 as what they are planning.

In this show, we will discuss the Slovak public’s perspective on nuclear power in connection with new technologies, education and climate change.

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 for appearing on Russian television. Competition Pt. 6 and Silvia Zbončáková talks about her experi...

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.

Ben Pascoe talks with social anthropologist Juraj Buzalka about the election results and how history affects Slovakia today. (repeat)

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 and Education in Slovakia: History, Current Status, and Perspectives. The guests discuss the importan...

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.

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.

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 audience learn, and if Zuzana Čaputová liked the film after it was done. And – why is the film about...

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.

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. This show will transport you into the heart of Slovak horror, both real and fictional.

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, the festival attendees—primarily teachers—gained new methods to use with their students. RSI attend...

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.

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 topic about the state of extremism in Slovakia. The Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic...

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.