Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

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Learn more about writer Irena Brežná, artist Mária Bartuszová, traditional songs singer Mária Mačošková, actress Jana Oľhová, director Peter Mikulík, photographers Milota Havránková a Zuzana Mináčová, designer Jozef Kabaňa and opera singer Sergej Kopčák.

On the show today we go to the elementary school in Košice, which the First Lady of the United States visited to meet the Ukrainian mothers and children who fled the war in their country. Czech and Slovak school Okenko in London is teaching children their native language, but also their literature, culture and World War 2.

Although concepts belonging to the field of epidemiology are used mainly in the study of infectious diseases, they are also relevant to the study of other maladies including mental illnesses. Jonathan speaks with Cambridge PhD student Tomáš Formánek about his ongoing research in the intriguing field of ‘psychiatric epidemiology’. – Although there is a large consensus among climate scientists that C02 emissions are a significant factor in the earth's current warming cycle, not all scientists agree. Jonathan asks Alexander Ač, a scientist who takes the consensus view, why he thinks it is that a considerable number of highly qualified climate scientists continue to dispute it.

In the first part of the show, we will talk about why do we need to commemorate the events during 1939-1945? Post Bellum's project brings to light the stories of those who experienced first-hand what war is like. We will not forget Europe Day either. Later in the show, Stephen Clark, Director for the European Parliament Liaison Offices will explain the history and formation of the European Union and what challenges Europe is currently facing. Listen to learn more.

RERUN: People using public transportation in Bratislava and surrounding regions can look forward to integrated passenger terminals. Ukrainian-Slovak Community House opens in Bratislava. Divín castle might be more attractive for tourists this summer thanks to the effort of locals and their quick win ideas.

In September 1938, the Munich agreement was signed by Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy. This act resulted in splitting Czechoslovakia. The Slovak State with President and priest Jozef Tiso was established on 14th March 1939 becoming a Nazi ally. This act resulted also into splitting what was then a Czechoslovak company, Radiojournal, into two institutions. Broadcasting of Slovak Radio also experienced an inner split in the attitude to the newly appointed regime. Clear propaganda and sophisticated rebellion are the key words. Learn with us about the popular yet hidden heroes of the WWII era in Slovak Radio who saved lives, gave hope, and not only documented history but also created it.

Knowledge is power, and Wikipedia has the potential to colour our view of the world. However, there is great imbalance between men and women on the website, just like in society at large. Ninety per cent of those who add content to Wikipedia are men and there are four times as many articles about men as there are about women.On Saturday 7 May 2022, the Embassy of Sweden together with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Slovak organisation ASPEKT and Wikimedia Slovensko will highlight important women, female experts and role models from Slovakia by arranging a #WikiGap event. Horehronie, picturesque region under the Low Tatras, is perfect for active holidays. The winter season there has seen higher interest in crosscountry skiing. What about the upcoming summer one? All this and much more in the show.

Repeat – The introduction of any new technology, it seems, has its risks as well as its benefits, and Artificial Intelligence technologies are no exception. In this second part of our interview with Juraj Podroužek of the Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies in Bratislava, he elaborates on the difficult question faced by many governments today of whether or not to allow the installation of biometrics facial recognition cameras in public spaces, and on the dilemma this question poses for policy makers. – Although many scientists believe we have learned almost all there is to know about the human anatomy, Professor of Anatomy Ivan Varga is among those who disagree. He speaks of his fascination with the microscopic world and the mystery of life, and why he thinks we are still a very long way from solving this as well as many other mysteries of the natural world.

News and Topical issue. RERUN: In today’s first story, we are going to discuss the history of YMCA building in Bratislava as well as its impact on the life of Bratislava citizens at the beginning of 20th century. In the second part of the show we are going to move from the city to nature and discuss the importance of wetlands with Karolína Sobeková from The Regional Association For Nature Conservation and Sustainable Development.