Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

MEPs have adopted a proposal for new measures to promote the renovation of buildings in the European Union. Under the proposal, all new buildings would have to be zero-emission from 2028 and some existing buildings would have to be renovated. The Holiday World tourism fair took place in Prague, one of the most important events of its kind in the tourism sector in Central Europe. This year - the 31st edition of the exhibition was marked by the anniversary of the division of Czechoslovakia.

RERUN: Listeners Tribune. Drawing of the winner of the 1st round of 2023 RSI Competition. 2nd round of 2023 RSI Competition. Chapters on Slovak music.

Film she-director Mira Fornay speaks about her film “Mimi-She-hero” that was granted the Grand Prixand Special Price of the Kplus International Jury at Berlinale 2023. APART collective links Columbus to Kokošovce, eastern Slovakia, in their film "Kambium 1492". Culture tips suitable for English speakers in Slovakia.

We speak to the Dutch architect and urbanist Reinier de Graaf on the post-socialist reality of Bratislava and the iconic upside-down pyramid of the Slovak public radio.

Historian Martin Posch sits down with Ben Pascoe to explain the Slovak State.

The V4 countries want to jointly focus on distant markets in tourism, especially the USA, Asia and the Middle East. This is the result of the meeting of the highest representatives of the relevant ministries and directors of national tourism organisations in Pezinok. At the end of the gathering, they adopted a protocol on cooperation between the V4 countries in the field of tourism. The protocol contains a marketing action plan of the V4 countries for the promotion of tourism in the Central European region, targeting distant markets.

Marcel Milo shared his expert experience with marketing on social media and provided his perspective on politicians’ communication. The interview reflects on the recent referendum held in Slovakia as well as on the Czech presidential elections.

Gigi Ann Green, a singer from southern Slovakia, wins UK Songwriting Contest. Choir Master of Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Jozef Chabron, compares the OPER! Award to Oscars.

On the show we put on our skis and enter the unique ski race Biela Stopa, which celebrated 50th anniversary this year. Then we will speak about empowering women through road cycling. 30 year old Slovaks, or so to say, Peers of the Republic, is the name of the new series Radio Slovakia International will be running throughout this year. Romana Grajcarova, 30 year old journalist with an unique European experience.

Juraj Adamik left Slovakia as a teen, he is now involved in researching a cure for cancer. He talks with Ben Pascoe about his work and life in the US and how Slovakia looks from there.