Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

Immerse yourself in a pool of warm mineral water while gazing at the surrounding nature. Who wouldn't love a spa? The healing effects of bathing in mineral water were described in ancient times, and today the method of treating diseases by bathing is called balneotherapy. Listen to the interview prepared by our colleague Romana Grajcarová with doctor Karol Hornáček. Last week we introduced you to the GRAPE festival. We focused mainly on its architecture. This week we're going to take a look at the musical genres that are typical for the event.

RERUN: Listeners Tribune.

RERUN: On the occasion of the Roma Holocaust Day (2 August in Slovakia), RSI comes with the rerun of the show dedicated to Holocaust Remembrance Day (9 September in Slovakia) special dedicated to Slovak composer of Jewish origin Karol Elbert, a Holocaust survivor.

Today, we'll go exotic on our way across the places on the map of Slovakia that sound very international. We introduce you to a village called Havaj in eastern Slovakia. The 59th year of the Slovak language and culture summer school Studia Academica Slovaca has begun. Listen to a rerun of last year's event from Comenius University.

Ben Pascoe talks with media regulator and one of the authors of the EU's new digital services act, Lubos Kuklis.

One of Slovakia's biggest festivals has become the first music event to be nominated for the prestigious architecture award. How to create a visually attractive space for a music show? The organisers of the GRAPE festival tell us in the first part of today's session. On 11 August, the Trencin airport will return to the sound of music. World stars such as the British band The FOALS or pop punk artist YUNGBLUD will take the stage.

Reparation of the Krásna Hôrka castle damaged by fire in 2012 was delayed. Winners of Slovak Basketball player of the year award announced. 30 years passed since Bratislava airport bears the name of Milan Rastislav Štefánik.

RERUN: Following the news bulletin we will continue in the series about the rose breeder Rudolf Geschwind. In the 5th part, we trace the mystery of the now world famous rose breeder's lost diaries. Are they in Slovakia?

Elena Seeber spoke with sociologist Michal Vašečka. They talked about what influences voters' decisions. What is the state of democracy in Slovakia?

Ben Pascoe sits down with Nela Sevcikova and goes deep into Slovak caves.