Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

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  "For Love" is a film about control. Culture tips. (25.9.2026 16:00) 25.09.2026 25min

  On Thursday, 24 September, Slovak cinemas welcomed "For Love", the latest feature film by acclaimed director Marko Škop. The filmmaker, who won the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival for "Eva Nová", returns with his third feature film — and the final chapter of his trilogy exploring relationships between parents and children. Culture tips invite to JUNIOR DIZAJN FEST 2026, festival tRADOVANIE or INTERNATIONAL GLASS SYMPOSIUM RONA 2026 among others.
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  On Ivan Štrpka & Altar Quartet w/ Nikolaj Nikitin l Dni Majstrov ÚĽUV 2026. (24.9.2026 16:00) 24.09.2026 26min

  In her show, Patrícia Polakovičová introduces a new album bringing together renowned Slovak poet Ivan Štrpka and Altar Quartet. She also looks back at the 36th Days of ÚĽUV Craftsmen in Bratislava, which this year highlighted wirecraft, its history and its place on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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  Senior Ťa Potrebuje: The Power of Presence. Slovakia Through My Eyes Pt. 2. (23.9.2026 16:00) 23.09.2026 5min

  Although the topic of Roma education has resonated in debates for many years, little attention is paid to the key actors in education – teachers. in this episode we are going to take a closer look at the conditions and struggles the teachers have to face in the marginalized communities in Slovakia and last but not least, their well-being as the SAV project tells us. We are going to be talking to the representatives from Centre of Social and Psychological Sciences in Košice who conducted the project and the director of desegregated elementary school Alma in Zvolen.
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  Bratislava Mayoral Elections. (22.9.2026 16:00) 22.09.2026 28min

  At the end of October, Slovakia will go to the polls to vote in Local and Regional Elections. In the first of a series of shows about the upcoming elections Ben Pascoe meets 2 of the candidtates for Mayor of Bratislava, incumbent Matus Vallo and candidate Martin Winkler.
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  Móric Beňovský: Between History and Legend. (21.9.2026 16:00) 21.09.2026 28min

  On the occasion of the 280th anniversary of the birth of Móric Beňovský, we explore the extraordinary life of the 18th-century soldier, traveller and author who journeyed from Central Europe to Kamchatka, across the Pacific and eventually to Madagascar, where he claimed the title of “Ampansakabé,” or “King of Kings.” How much of his remarkable story is historical fact, and how much is legend? What do his memoirs reveal — and conceal — about the man behind the myth? We discuss Beňovský’s life, ambitions, expeditions to Madagascar, colonial context and enduring place in Slovak history with Miroslav Musil, diplomat, historian, author and traveller, who has spent decades researching Beňovský and following his footsteps around the world.
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  Saturday FrontPage. (19.9.2026 16:00) 19.09.2026 25min

  A recap of the past week in Slovakia and a look back at some of our recent reports.
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  IFF Cinematik 2026. Culture tips. (18.9.2026 16:00) 18.09.2026 29min

  In this Friday show, we are bringing an extensive report from the 21st International Film Festival Cinematik with the focus on premiers of internationally acclaimed Slovak films and films shot in Slovak co-production. "Lover, not a fighter", "If pigeons turned to gold" or "Becoming Emma" among them. Culture tips invite to several festivals in Slovakia and a few shows abroad.
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  On PISA 2025 Results w/ Education Minister Tomáš Drucker & NBS Young Money, ep. 8. (17.9.2026 16:00) 17.09.2026 23min

  What do the latest PISA results reveal about the skills of Slovak students? The OECD’s 2025 assessment points to some stabilisation, but also persistent challenges in reading, mathematics and inequalities linked to students’ backgrounds. Slovakia’s Education Minister Tomáš Drucker discusses the results, the impact of the digital world and how ongoing education reforms aim to respond. Extreme heat is becoming an economic challenge for Slovak businesses, affecting productivity, revenues and the everyday operation of companies. Looking back at the summer of 2026, Vladimir Otrachshenko from the National Bank of Slovakia explains which sectors are most vulnerable to rising temperatures and why investing in adaptation could help firms reduce future losses.
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  Fjuzn Festival 2026. (16.9.2026 16:00) 16.09.2026 32min

  This week the 21st Fjuzn Festival kicks off in Bratislava. Fjuzn is unique and is the largest multi-genre and multicultural event focused on migration and foreigners in Slovakia with national and international significance. Ben Pascoe sat down with one of the organizers, Veronika Fishbone Vlčková, to find out more about this year's festival.
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  Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows. (15.9.2026 16:00) 15.09.2026 23min

  In honour of the special day in Slovakia, we take a look back at some interviews explaining where this tradition comes from and why it is celebrated here.
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  HerStories from the Capital IV: Remarkable Women of Bratislava. Slovak Sound Check Episode 55. (14.9.2026 16:00) 14.09.2026 29min

  The fourth edition of our summer series HerStories from the Capital: Remarkable Women of Bratislava brings together three women whose lives took very different paths, yet each left a lasting mark in our Capital. Bratislava tour guides Ľubomíra Černáková and Katarína Blšták Čatlošová introduce us to Helena Turcerová Devečková, a pioneering scholar, author and translator; Zdenka (Cecília) Schelingová, a religious sister who became a symbol of courage and resistance under the communist regime; and Erna Masarovičová, an influential sculptor who challenged the conventions of a male-dominated art world. As always, the programme concludes with a new edition of our language corner, Slovak Sound Check.
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  Week in Slovakia. (12.9.2026 16:00) 12.09.2026 26min

  Breaking headlines of the week and feature teasers from RSI English section editors.
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  SUMMER READING WITH RSI Pt 5. Culture tips. (11.9.2026 16:00) 11.09.2026 23min

  Throughout the summer, RSI has been running a series of readings from Slovak literature in English translation. For our English-speaking audience, we’ve been bringing you The Book of Bratislava, an anthology published in the UK by the independent publishing house Comma Press. Now, we’re bringing the series to a close with an excerpt from Eva Vozárová’s story-essay Summer in Bratislava, translated by Paul Kaye. This reading will feature a special guest and a special audio recording. The culture tip for English speakers is the Bratislava World Music Festival. Inviting is its co-founder and programming director Vladimir Potančok.
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  30th anniversary of the founding of the Child Safety Helpline and the current state of mental health of children in Slovakia. (10.9.2026 16:00) 10.09.2026 27min

  REPRÍZA: Marking the 30th anniversary of Child Safety Helpline, this programme examines the current state of mental health among children and minors in Slovakia. Through insights from child helpline professionals, special education teacher Jana Merašická, and a researcher from The Research Institute of Child Psychology and Pathopsychology, we explore how children’s psychological needs have changed over the past decades, what challenges dominate today, and where the system still falls short.
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  A New School Year, A New Approach. Slovakia Through My Eyes, Part 1. (9.9.2026 16:00) 09.09.2026 28min

  The new school year has brought several changes to Slovakia, including the launch of the country’s biggest education reform in the past 20 years. At a press conference, Education Minister Tomáš Drucker, Petra Fridrichová, Director of the Formal Education Support Department at NIVaM and co-author of the new State Educational Programme, Chairwoman of the Association of Primary Schools of Slovakia Eva Horníková, President of the Slovak Chamber of Teachers Jarmila Javorková, and other experts discussed why the reform was needed and what it will mean for pupils, teachers and schools. Educators from the field also shared their perspectives and experiences with the changes. Octavia McKenzie premiers her new series Slovakia Through My Eyes
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  What's new at Slovakia Today. (8.9.2026 16:00) 08.09.2026 28min

  Ben Pascoe visits the special centenary exhibit at the Slovak Radio building with a special guest and introduces you to our newest colleague Octavia.
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  The Science of Generosity: Exploring Altruism in Slovakia. Slovak Sound Check Episode 54. (7.9.2026 16:00) 07.09.2026 27min

  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, how economists study altruism in laboratory settings, and whether charitable giving is driven more by empathy, moral values, or subtle forms of self-interest. We also examine how experimental research can inform public policy, support the nonprofit sector, and deepen our understanding of cooperation, trust, and prosocial behavior in modern societies. In the latest episode of Slovak Sound Check, we learn useful vocabulary for outdoor activities — from cycling and hiking to swimming, camping and outdoor grilling.
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  Week in Slovakia. (5.9.2026 16:00) 05.09.2026 27min

  We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.
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  100 YEARS OF RADIO: Slovak Radio Symphonic Orchestra. Culture tips. (4.9.2026 16:00) 04.09.2026 26min

  Roman Bomboš brings another story linked to the centenary of radio broadcasting in what is now Slovakia. This time, he focuses on the first professional symphony orchestra in the country. Culture Tips feature two invitations – one to the international film festival Cinematik, which starts in Piešťany on 8 September, and the second to LingvaFest, a festival of foreign languages that can be studied in Slovakia.
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  Senior Ťa Potrebuje: The Power of Presence. (3.9.2026 16:00) 03.09.2026 27min

  How much can a simple conversation, a cup of coffee or just a little attention mean to an older person? In this programme, we meet Kristína Holecová, the creator of the Instagram profile Senior ťa potrebuje – Senior Needs You. She shares her experiences and friendships with seniors, explains why our presence can sometimes be the most valuable thing we can offer, and tells the remarkable story of an unexpected encounter that took her all the way to India.