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

Celebrating 20 years since Slovakia joined the European Union with a new series presenting member countries and their relations with the Slovak Republic through human interest stories, music as well as interview with state authorities. Adding to the pilot part is a report including interviews with two former journalists recalling their memories of 1 May, 2024. And a bonus too.

Ben Pascoe talks with author and screenwriter Peter Balko about the recently awarded Slovak movie awards and the state of Slovak cinema today.

In this Monday's show we will talk about a very important day for elementary school students. April 29th marks the first day of entrance exams for secondary schools.

News overview. Government approves law that abolishes and replaces RTVS. Amnesty International criticises Slovak approach to Roma, LGBT people and women's rights. Government wants to cooperate with China. Public service media: Interview with EBU Director Noel Curran. Bari Hochwald, American actress and activist is teaching in Bratislava. Slovak Clowndoctors turn 20.

Martina takes Paťka for a walk in the ancient forest of Pečňa. While recording the report for the Earth Day, they meet volunteers cleaning the right bank of the river Danube. Ivana Mer's song The Earth and the song Mother Earth by N3O Akustika accompany the adventure.

Culture Minister comes with STVR instead of RTVS. Marking the male name Marek in Slovak calendar, we present Marek Madaric, Marek Ormandik, Marek Brezovsky and Marek Hamsik to foreigners. Culture news full of obituaries including one for the late Dusan Grun whose singing is featured in the pick for the music for this show.