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Ben Pascoe talks with human rights activist and vice chair of the antena network of independent culture institutions, Laco Oravec about the situation NGOs and independent institutions are facing in Slovakia today.

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Recent data from Eurostat show that over 14% of Slovak population lives on the poverty line. In this show, we are going to explore the problem of growing poverty in Slovakia. You are also going to hear from experts: sociologist from SAV Zuzana Kusá and trade unionist, activist and analyst Ján Košč from initiative Pracujúca chudoba.…

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Listeners tribune. Competition: Mysterious Slovakia Pt. 2. Slovak music.

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A recap of the biggest stories of the past week and some of our best reports from the past week.

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.2.2025 16:00)

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Once again, Gigi Ann Green, a singer from southern Slovakia, winner of the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest in conversation with her father, Hugo Green.

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.2.2025 16:00)

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28.2. marks the International Day of Rare Diseases. On this occasion, we talked with Andrea Madunova, social counsellor and chairwoman of the organization Belasý motýľ and Jozef Blažek, coordinator of the Agency of Personal Assistance and Public Collection Belasý motýľ. Who was that? This time, let's travel to the streets of Košice to see the sculptor Ján Mathé, after whom Ján Mathé Square is named and whose statues can be found in public spaces all over Košice.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.2.2025 16:00)

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On the 20th of February 2025, NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte travelled to Slovakia on Thursday for meetings with President Peter Pellegrini as well as other Slovak ministers. Next up is an interview with Matúš Nemec, a student at the University of Prešov in eastern Slovakia and a radio amateur, who made history by successfully establishing a radio connection with the crew aboard the International Space Station.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.2.2025 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe talks with Martin Poliačik and Mirek Toda about their experiences visiting Ukraine and what life is like there. They also discuss the challenges that will be faced in achieving peace and afterwards and how Slovakia and Slovaks have shown and continue to show solidarity with their neighbors .…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.2.2025 16:00)

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January is generally the coldest month of the year, which makes for the best conditions for "otužilci", or in English, people who like to practice cold-water immersion. We asked wellbeing coach Michal Páleník and professional in cold-water immersion Vladimír Pauco from Zdravé otužovanie organization about how to practice this activity safely and what are its benefits and risks.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (23.2.2025 16:00)

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Question of the week: Who is a top journalist in your country and why is he/she known professionally? Beata Balogova, editor-in-chief of the daily SME, talks about the situation of investigative journalists 7 years after the murder of Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirova. The choice of music reflects the reaction of artists to the murder committed in 2018.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.2.2025 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe reviews the biggest events of the past week and plays some of the best parts of the past week's shows.

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.2.2025 16:00)

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21 February marks seven years since the murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée, archaeologist Martina Kusnirova. We recall what happened and list some of the most important consequences, i.e. adoption of European Media Freedom Act. In the next part of the show, once again the first round of the RSI competition series for the year 2025 entitled "Mysterious Slovakia".…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.2.2025 16:00)

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How is mathematics taught in Slovakia? And how to teach it in a way that entertains and inspires children? Mathematician Zbynek Kubáček reveals. Dušan Polačik, a representative of WAMA, talks about new trends in waste processing. Finally, a new episode of the Who was that series reveals who Janko Alexy was.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.2.2025 16:00)

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Integration is one of the most important yet complex aspects of migration worldwide. Many migrants find themselves on the fringes of the majority culture, struggling to establish their place in society. However, a rare few not only adapt but thrive—actively shaping their new communities and promoting their adopted homes. Our guest in this episode is a prime example. Zulf Hyatt Kahn, originally from the UK, is a dynamic figure with a deep connection to Slovakia. He serves as the deputy chairman of the Council of Slovak Exporters, hosts two podcasts—Undiplomatic and Slovakia Untold—and actively promotes Slovakia through his work with Slovakia Travel and his social media brand, @SlovakAmbassador.…

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