Slovak Sound Check is our new series for anyone looking to pick up everyday Slovak. Whether you’ve just arrived, are planning a longer stay, or simply want to connect more easily with locals, this ...
In this programme, we explore Slovak musicians from the third-largest city in Slovakia – Prešov. Prešov is sometimes called the “Slovak Liverpool” due to its association with many prominent Slovak musicians. ...
The first of May in Bratislava is more than just a holiday. This year, the creative and cultural centre Nová Cvernovka will open their doors for the 15th edition of their 1. May celebrations. ...
Easter in Slovakia has always been a time when religious rituals combine with culinary traditions passed down through generations. In Slovak homes, preparation for Easter begins well before the holiday ...
Slovakia is home to a vibrant world music scene. In today’s show, we’ll also explore music from artists who won the Radio_Head Award in the World Music category: singer and composer Katarína Máliková, ...
Is there such a thing as Easter music in Slovak folklore? Renowned ethnomusicologist and senior Slovak Radio editor Ondrej Demo spent years traveling across Slovakia to document authentic folk music — ...
Friends of Slovakia is a Washington DC-based organization that has been promoting friendship between the USA and Slovakia since 2001. In honour of 2025 being the year of foreign Slovaks, Ben Pascoe sat ...
Jaroslav Daniška has been a journalist in Slovakia for many years. He is the former editor-in-chief of the conservative daily Standard and the host of STVR’s discussion show Do Kríža.
If you have ever visited Bratislava's Petržalka housing estate, you may be familiar with Furdekova Street. But who is this street named after? A native of the village of Trstena, located in the Žilina ...
Most people who live in Bratislava are familiar with the Lanfranconi Bridge. But who is this bridge named after? And why is it named after this person?
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