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Slovakia Today is an English language current affairs magazine bringing you the best from Slovakia. Our daily broadcast covers the latest from politics, society, arts and culture, business, science, healthcare and sports. Coming to you from Bratislava, from the studios of Radio Slovakia International – the foreign language channel of the public broadcaster RTVS. Making Slovakia heard to the world!
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In this part of the series produced on the occasion of 20 years of Slovakia's membership in the EU, Kerstin Plashke Jakubik talks about common history and present ties between Austria and Slovakia. Foreign visitors of the best medium sized festival in Europe give their stories on the thunderstorm that caused the premature end to the event.…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 22nd of July and here are today's headlines. Ahead of the Modi 3.0 Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Monsoon Session of Lok Sabha parliament highlighting an 8.2 per cent economic growth estimation in real t…
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First, Indian Express' Bijin Jose talks to us about the global IT crisis caused by the Microsoft outage. He speaks about the cause behind the outage and clarifies if it was a cyber security issue or not. He also shares the impact the massive crisis had and how Microsoft is working to solve it. Next, Indian Express’ Maulshree Seth speaks to us about…
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First, Indian Express' Parthasarthi Biswas discusses the allegations against IAS probationary officer Dr Puja Khedkar and the concerns they raise about the Indian civil services. Next, Indian Express' Amrita Nayak Dutta explains the possible reasons behind the rise in terror attacks in Jammu and shares insights from defense officials (16:42). Final…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 18th of July and here are today's headlines. he Supreme Court today said that any order for conducting the NEET-UG 2024 afresh has to be on the concrete footing that the sanctity of the entire medical entrance exam was affected. The counsel, as per LiveLaw, told t…
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First, Indian Express' Avaneesh Mishra talks to us about the controversy that is surrounding the new Kedarnath temple which is being built by the Kedarnath Dham Trust Delhi in the capital. He shares why the temple is facing opposition and the reactions that the row has garnered. Next, Indian Express’ Abhinaya Harigovind speaks to us about the PM-SH…
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First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses the bill proposed by the Maharashtra government to tackle the menace of 'Naxalism in urban centers.' She explains the powers it proposes to give to the government and why it raises concerns. Next, Indian Express’ Aditi Raja talks about the reason why around 5,000 families in Gujarat are facing evic…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 16th of July and here are today's headlines. Four army personnel including a Major-rank officer succumbed to their injuries after an encounter on Monday night in Doda district’s Desa forests in Jammu and Kashmir. As per sources, firing shots were heard in between …
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Ben Pascoe reports from the recent Start With Children conference in Bratislava. This week he talks to experts on cycling and walking as well as with Anna Symington-Maar, founder and CEO of Rozmanita, an NGO focused on helping schools in Slovakia to work with children and their communities.By RTVS
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First, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks to us about the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Austria followed by his visit to Russia. He shares the message delivered by his speeches in both the countries and about the bilateral relations between India and Austria. Next, Indian Express’ Arnabjit Sur sp…
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s is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 15th of July and here are today's headlines. The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking review of its January 3 verdict by which it refused to transfer the probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani Group to a special investigation team or th…
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In this show, Paťka is going to talk about theatre play series that were recently translated into English. This production is about Generation Z and the issues these young people have to face on every day basis, which includes hoaxes, social media, body image among others. Paťka talks to some of the actors and also creators of the piece called Fant…
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First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses the Supreme Court ruling that a Muslim woman's right to claim maintenance under criminal law cannot be extinguished even if she has claimed her rights under personal law. Next, Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha explains ISRO Chairman S. Somanath’s remarks, which reveal the space agency’s intent to deve…
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News overview: Slovak President at NATO summit in Washington. Prime Minister Robert Fico back at work as he recovers after the assassination attempt. Penal Code amended again to respond to reservations by European Commission. Slovak animation abroad. Interview with Fest Anča International Animation Festival programme director Jakub Spevák. Making S…
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First, Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah talks to us about a strategically important dam project coming up in Arunachal Pradesh that will help in the production of hydropower but is a bone of contention between the government and the local people. Next, Indian Express’ Avaneesh Mishra speaks to us about a decline in the yield and area under cultivatio…
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In this part of the series, we talk about how another of its partners in EU membership changed over the course of 20 years since Slovakia joined the EU. Today, young members of the Slovak expat community in Nadlak along with Chief European Prosecutor Laura Kovesi will be talking about Romania. Music by Subcarpati to be heard too.…
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his is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 11th of July and here are today's headlines. The bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced that the NEET UG matters will now be taken up on the 18th of July. The apex court also asked the Centre and NTA about the actions taken to identify the ben…
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First, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy shares the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest visit to Russia and what its conclusion signals for the ties between the two nations. Next, Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha explains what the High Seas Treaty is and how it proposes to protect the open oceans (15:02). Finally,…
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In May this year, a group of scientists, managers, and stakeholders descended upon the Tatra mountains for a three-day workshop. These attendees were gathering as part of an innovative Horizon Europe project called WildE. The aim of the project is to understand the impact of wilderness on local environments, the climate, and the people who depend o…
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his is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 10th of July and here are today's headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a delegation-level meeting with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, according to news agency ANI. He will also meet the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, and hold a hi…
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First, Indian Express' Arun Sharma talks to us about a recent terror attack in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir which killed five soldiers and injured five others. Arun talks about how the region has faced its first few attacks in decades, recently and how the troops are investigating the attack. Next, Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha speaks to us about a re…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 9th of July and here are today's headlines. Worli Police today arrested Mihir Shah, son of CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, who was absconding for three days after he allegedly mowed down a woman with his speeding BMW. The accused hit a 45-year-o…
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First, Indian Express' Shiny Varghese explains the reasons why Delhi gets flooded every year, and what experts say we should be keeping in mind. Next, Indian Express' Divya Goyal tells us how a murder in Punjab has put a spotlight on the prominence of pigeon racing in rural Punjab (12:34). Finally, we talk about Prime Minister Modi visiting Russia …
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In this Monday show, as a part of the RTVS cycle on 20 years of Slovakia in the EU, Patka is going to talk about yet another country and its relation to Slovakia - Portugal. In the second half of the show, you are going to hear about a recent problem occuring in Slovak pharmacies -- the lack of a drug Ozempic and potential threat for diabetics.…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 8th of July and here are today's headlines. In the highest 24-hour spell of rainfall since 2019, Mumbai’s Santacruz Observatory recorded 268 mm of rainfall today morning. Amid the downpour, 51 flights were cancelled to and from Mumbai till 11 am. Train and BEST bu…
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First, Indian Express' Abhishek Angad talks to us about Hemant Soren returning as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand after former CM Champai Soren stepped down from the post. He also shares how these developments will impact the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections. Next, Indian Express’ Abhinaya Harigovind speaks to us about a new report card system…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for The Indian Express and I am Niharika Nanda It’s the 5th of July and here are the top headlines of the week. The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested six satsang organizers yesterday in connection with the Hathras stampede that killed 121 people and injured several others on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minis…
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First, Indian Express’ Dheeraj Mishra explains the circumstances that led to the Hathras stampede, which killed over 121 people, and what the investigation has revealed so far about the lapses and the preacher who convened the event. Next, Indian Express' Chief of National Political Bureau Manoj CG discusses why Rahul Gandhi's first speech as Leade…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for The Indian Express and I am Niharika Nanda Today is the 4th of July and here are today’s headlines. Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan invited Jharkhand Mukti Morcha executive president Hemant Soren to form the government in the state today, a day after his predecessor Champai Soren stepped down as Chief Minis…
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