February 13th is World Radio Day, a date set by UNESCO since 2011. Each year has a different theme. 2025 explores the role of radio in climate change. Why this theme? Martina Grenova Simkovicova asked Mirta Lourenco, head of UNESCO's Section for Media Development and Media in Emergencies. Speaking about the effects of climate change in Slovakia is Nikoleta Hruskova from the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute.

In this edition of the Slovakia Today programme we bring you an interview with Slovak ethnographer, historian, and museologist Zora Mintalová Zubercová exploring Fašiangy—the festive period from Three Kings' Day until midnight on the eve of Ash Wednesday.

Ben Pascoe talks with a Slovak, Russian and Ukrainian who use art and community builiding as a way of working with and helping teenagers. Sarah Valovičová, Mikhail Popov and Karina Muliar talk about what got them started working with teens, how art can help and also offer some advice.

In the first part of the show, Patka talked to a few organizations around Bratislava that serve young people as a safe space and hub where they can meet and socialize. In the second half we covered what it is like to be a journalist in todays society.

A regular news roundup, followed by a selection of stories from the past week. Today, a breast cancer survivor on World Cancer Day, the safety of protesters at recent demonstrations, Slovakia in the Berlinale film festival, and climate anxiety effecting mental wellbeing

Two exhibitions presenting two generations of Slovak female visual artists will open at 2 venues in New York on 13 and 14 February. Curator Zuzana Novotova Godalova and artist Eva Cisarova Minarikova invite to come and see. In 2025, jazz singer Ester Wiesnerova became the first ever Slovak member of the jury deciding on Grammy recipients. Culture tips at the end of the show feature also Foreigners in Slovakia: Interactive comedy.

The Slovak stop-motion animated movie Tales from the Magic Garden has its premiere at the Berlinale festival. We spoke with its producer, Juraj Krasnohorský, as well as members of the Slovak Film Institute. The Plant Your Own Plant (Zasaď si svoju rastlinku) project begins in February at the Stredoslovenské Múzeum in Banská Bystrica. Bring your kids and plant a plant! Who Was That: Enea Lanfranconi – the first episode of a new series.

While natural disasters and the climate crisis dominate headlines, their psychological toll often goes unnoticed. Yet, the impact on mental well-being goes far beyond mere concern. In this episode we explore the topic with psychologist Patricia Gajdosociova and climate activist Martina Kedrova from the NGO Znepokojne Matky. Then, we discuss at the landmark EU-Mercosur trade agreement with European Parliament Vice President Martin Hojsik.

Ben Pascoe talks with the CEO of event safety consultancy company Safety Crew, Brano Tichy. They discuss what goes into making an event both safe and secure as well as what attendees should do to help make events successful. They also touch on safety in schools today.

February 4th marks the World Cancer Day and a regular movement is one of the most important forms of prevention of oncological diseases. As part of awareness, Liga proti rakovine organization came up with an idea for people to move more and to choose steps over the elevator. You are going to hear experts from Liga proti rakovine talking about their newest initiative and cancer survivor, Kristína Oravcová, who shares her remarkable story.