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 moment to mark World Nature Conservation Day — July 28th — and reflect on our connection with the planet in these times of mounting challenges.

And finally, the latest episode of Slovak Sound Check will help you order coffee like a local — whether you take it with sugar, milk, or just a smile.