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

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".

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.

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.

Ben Pascoe visits the gala presentation of this year's Tatra Bank Foundation Art Awards. For the 29th year the Tatra Bank foundation awards achievments in audiovisual creation, literature, design, music, theatre and fine arts. Ben Pascoe talks with jury members, organizers and artists about the state of the arts in Slovakia today.

Slovakia is once again allowed to import radioactive waste from abroad. The Parliament has lifted the ban on the import of this waste, which was introduced in 2021. We are going to talk about what are the the potential threats and what does it mean for Slovakia’s environment and public health with nuclear physicist and director of the organization Chceme Zdravu Krajinu, Michal Daniška.

A regular news roundup, followed by a selection of stories from the past week. Today about safe spaces and communities for teenagers, that make them grow and discrover themselves and the history behind another festive season in Slovakia, Fašiangy.

Spare Parts Theatre - a civic association formed in 2023 to bring artistic projects that primarily address contemporary social and cultural issues. They operate predominantly in English, which creates a space for attracting not only domestic but also foreign audiences living in Slovakia. Interview with the founder of HIV/AIDS Slovensko Ján Koller about HIV Check Point - a centre where you can get tested for HIV free of charge - as well as the stigma that is still present in Slovakia. Who Was That: Štefan Furdek. Furdek Street in Petržalka bears the name of the Slovak-born writer Štefan Furdek, who was also prominent in the USA. He is also called the father of American Slovaks.

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.