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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

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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!... more

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Latest Episodes

On the occasion of International White Cane Day, Patrícia Polakovičová looks at everyday life for blind and partially sighted people in Slovakia. Together with Michaela Serafin and Eliška Fričovská from the Slovak Blind and Partially Sighted Union, s... more

Country music and cowboy culture have found an audience in Slovakia, from the campfire songs and Czech-Slovak folk traditions of the Country Lodenica festival to the adrenaline-fuelled world of bull riding at Ranch 13 near Nemšová. Though the events ... more

On the 24th of October Slovakia goes to the polls to vote in regional and local elections. This means electing regional parliaments and governors, Mayors and town and city councils. An important part of this election is that foreigners with residency... more

Social media, loneliness and rising mental health concerns: what are young people in Slovakia telling us? Following World Mental Health Day (Oct 10), Children’s Ombudsman Josef Mikloško discusses the findings of a nationwide youth survey and why list... more

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Recent Guests

Jozef Sabočík
Legendary Slovak figure skater, two-time European champion, 1984 Olympic bronze medallist
Slovak figure skating community
Episode: Week in Slovakia. (10.10.2026 16:00)
Salma Marec
Funded translator and author
Unknown from transcript
Episode: Week in Slovakia. (10.10.2026 16:00)
Miroslav Kocifaj
Researcher from the Slovak Academy of Sciences
Slovak Academy of Sciences
Episode: On New Space Mirrors Project with SAV Scientist Miroslav Kocifaj l Year of St. Francis pt. 4 (8.10.2026 16:00)
Kristína Holecová
Founder of Senor Ťa Potrebuje / Senior Needs You, Slovak social entrepreneur
Senor Ťa Potrebuje / Global Slovakia
Episode: Senior Ťa Potrebuje: The Power of Presence. Slovakia Through My Eyes Pt. 2. (7.10.2026 16:00)
Dr. Susanna Palavich
Founder of Global Slovakia, migration expert
Global Slovakia
Episode: Senior Ťa Potrebuje: The Power of Presence. Slovakia Through My Eyes Pt. 2. (7.10.2026 16:00)
Samo Marec
Slovak publicist, translator, copywriter, pundit, blogger and author
Independent (author and publicist)
Episode: The State of Slovakia Today. (6.10.2026 16:00)
Jozef Sabovčík
Slovak figure skater, Hall of Fame inductee
Episode: Jumping Joe: From the Quad to the Hall of Fame. Slovak Sound Check Episode 57. (5.10.2026 16:00)
Jozef Adamec
Young conservation enthusiast, moth breeder and content creator
Independent conservationist (Slovakia)
Episode: Saturday FrontPage. (3.10.2026 16:00)
Maria Modrovihová
Co-organizer of Novo Tvar festival
Novo Tvar International Literary Festival
Episode: Saturday FrontPage. (3.10.2026 16:00)

Hosts

Patrícia Lúcia Balajová
Host of Slovakia Today English-language current affairs programme, RSI
Patrícia Polakovicová
Host of RSI News and Slovakia Today segment; English-language broadcast
Veronika Štěpánová
Host of the English broadcast; RSI

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Not representative news

    I know about what is going on Slovakia from other resources and people too. I feel that since state started censoring this media, it is not serving correct facts or not all the facts. Sad.

    Apple Podcasts
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    mk.spongyja.
    Germany2 years ago
  • Podcast is okay but the English needs to be corrected. There are sometimes when you do not pronounce English words or say the proper English words to get the proper meaning.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    pjy
    2 years ago
  • Interesting topics. Makes Slovakia more familiar.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Erolanjerkki
    6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the clear, globally accessible take on Slovak affairs and culture.
Guests often bring hands-on expertise, making complex topics approachable for international audiences.
Some critics feel coverage may reflect official perspectives and seek more independent voices.

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The State of Slovakia Today. (6.10.2026 16:00)
Q: Could you describe Slovakia Today in a nutshell and what the show aims to do?
The guest describes Slovakia Today as a platform that gives deep insight into Slovakia, discussing its good, bad, and sometimes ugly aspects to help listeners understand the country better and feel part of Slovakia Today.
"For Love" is a film about control. Culture tips. (25.9.2026 16:00)
Q: Why did you go to show unconditional love through the relationship of somebody helping a fatally ill person?
The answer explains that the film uses a complex patient-care dynamic to reveal how genuine care, vulnerability, and self-forgetting can redefine love beyond self-interest and social roles.
NovoTvar Literary Festival. (29.9.2026 16:00)
Q: What is Novi Tvar Festival?
It is an international literary festival in Bratislava, now in its 11th year, selecting authors and providing a mix of readings, short introductions, and informal interviews to present writers and their work.
Jozef Adámek: A Young Slovak on a Mission to Protect Nature. (1.10.2026 16:00)
Q: Why Cameroon, and what did living alongside local people teach you personally?
Cameroon offered high biodiversity and a setting where local communities live in close connection with the land; living with them showed me their resourcefulness, resilience, and generosity, and it underscored the importance of local knowledge in conservation work and the moral imperative to support communities that sustain ecosystems.
Jozef Adámek: A Young Slovak on a Mission to Protect Nature. (1.10.2026 16:00)
Q: What was the biggest challenge for you during the Cameroon expedition?
The challenges include navigating dense forest, potential dangers from wildlife like snakes, the physical strain of long field days, and the complexity of collecting accurate data in a habitat where conditions can change rapidly, which tests patience and resilience.

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The program blends daily current affairs with cultural and heritage segments, often featuring in-depth conversations with historians, diplomats, and industry experts, alongside practical explainers on topics like demographics, finance, and technology. Episodes commonly weave politics, culture, and regional relations in Central Europe, with a notable focus on Slovakia's heritage sites, public broadcasting history, and international diplomacy. A standout trait is the frequent use of on-site reporting and documentary-style features that connect policy or economic topics to real people and places. This mix makes it a good fit for listeners who want clear context on Slovakia's public life, delivered in English for a global audience, with guests ... more

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2. Salma Marec
3. Miroslav Kocifaj
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