Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio RTVS

Ben Pascoe talks about Slovakia after the attempt on the Prime Minister's life with Canadian journalist and Slovak expert Tom Nicholson.

In today's episode we are going to commemorate one of the most influential actors and personalities of Slovak culture Ladislav Chudik as he would be celebrating his 100th birthday on May 27.

News overview: Slovak PM shot and injured, leading to serious polytrauma and a life threating condition, incumbent president and elected candidate for president call for calming down the situation, inviting political leaders to presidential palace. Attack on PM leading to postponement of debates in Parliament. Commisioner for Human Rights of CoE expresses concerns over two Slovak draft laws. Plus a teaser for Green Slovakia.

Sundays are about our listeners and this Sunday is also about hockey. Ben Pascoe talks with RTVS sports reporter Martin Kaigl about Slovak hockey and their chances at the world championships. (RERUN)

Due to the unprecedented attack on one of the top Slovak state officials, Prime Minister Robert Fico, the programme only consists of the next part of the series dedicated to the 20 years of Slovakia EU membership. In another part of our series dedicated to 20 years of Slovak membership in the EU, colleague Jurgen Rendl introduces Denmark not only with a Slovak who has been living in this country for over 10 years.

When it comes to education in conservation and sustainable living in Slovakia, one name stands above the rest Zivica. Founded nearly two decades ago, this NGO has expanded its vision for creating a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable world through a variety of innovative programs. To find out about all the organization has to offer, Jeremy Hill sat down with general director Ivana Poláčková.

Also in the show, we are continuing our conversation with conservationist and filmmaker Erik Balaž. He recently released a film about the endangered capercaillie which garnered both praise and condemnation. In the interview, he spoke about the film and the current rise in bear attacks in Slovakia.