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The life and work of Slovak musical legend, filmmaker, and thinker Dežo Ursíny (12.5.2025 16:00) 5:50

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May 2nd, 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of Dežo Ursíny's passing. This radio show looks at the life and work of this Slovak musical legend, filmmaker, and thinker. With the help of his son Jakub Ursiny, poet Ivan Štrpka, film producer Marián Urban and music journalist Marián Jaslovský we explore what made him so special. From his early music to h…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.5.2025 16:00)

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May 2nd, 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of Dežo Ursíny's passing. This radio show looks at the life and work of this Slovak musical legend, filmmaker, and thinker. With the help of his son Jakub Ursiny, poet Ivan Štrpka, film producer Marián Urban and music journalist Marián Jaslovský we explore what made him so special. From his early music to h…

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Rubio's Resume Just Says "Yes" 44:15

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Paige dives into the latest swirl of political absurdity and serious concern. From Karoline Leavitt’s meltdown over price transparency at checkout to Trump’s partisan purge of the Holocaust Memorial Council. Paige breaks down Canada’s surprising election swing, a new U.S. - Ukraine minerals deal, and the bizarre proposal to reopen Alcatraz. She als…

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S9 Ep47: Espresso Martini | Farage Surges, Allies Reject Trumpism, and Waltz’s Ouster 1:21:37

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In this week’s Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt dig into a wave of elections across the UK, Canada, and Australia, exploring what they signal for populist movements, center-left parties, and Trump-style politics beyond US borders. They break down the rise of Reform UK, growing concerns over Nigel Farage’s influence, and why British voters seem caug…

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What Happens in Conclave... 1:06:59

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk about the big stories in church and state. This time: The Papal Conclave and how an Anglican might respond to the election of a new pope. Major world survey says that the Bible remains relevant in Western nations. Local elections: Reform triumph and are on track to win the nex…

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We Must Return to the Radical Roots of Liberalism (w/ Matt McManus) 46:05

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🦩 This episode originally aired on April 29, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Liberalism and socialism are often treated as opposites — but what if they’re actually part of the same fight for freedom, equality, and democracy? We’re joined by political theorist Matt McManus, author of The Political Theory of Liberal Social…

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Trump's 'Made in America'. Will it work? / The Theory of Comparative Advantage 28:55

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Send us a text Hosted by Justin Hayden Miller, a Global Trade lawyer (with 25 years' experience) formerly at the Big 4 and now partner in one of Europe's largest commercial law firms. **Episode Description** In this captivating episode, we dive into President Trump’s ambitious “Made in America” policy, exploring whether his push to bring manufactur…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.5.2025 16:00)

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Sundays are about Slovak music and listener's letters. This time also edicated to Mother's Day.

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Week in Slovakia No. 19 (10.5.2025 16:00) 22:40

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Week in SlovakiaAv STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.5.2025 16:00)

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Week in Slovakia

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Slovak anti-war literature in translation: a discussion with Julia Sherwood (9.5.2025 16:00) 27:45

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Leopold Lahola was an acclaimed Slovak filmmaker who fled Czechoslovakia in 1949. His only collection of short stories, The Last Thing, is unsettling in the extreme situations in which his characters find themselves during the Second World War. A selection of them has recently been published in English translation, secured by Julia and Peter Sherwo…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.5.2025 16:00)

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Leopold Lahola was an acclaimed Slovak filmmaker who fled Czechoslovakia in 1949. His only collection of short stories, The Last Thing, is unsettling in the extreme situations in which his characters find themselves during the Second World War. A selection of them has recently been published in English translation, secured by Julia and Peter Sherwo…

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WWII 80: Queer desire in the Holocaust with historian Anna Hájková (8.5.2025 16:00) 27:40

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In today’s program, you’ll hear an interview with historian Anna Hájková about her book People Without History Are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust, as well as a conversation with historian Peter Šumichrast about the Second World War.Av STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.5.2025 16:00)

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In today’s program, you’ll hear an interview with historian Anna Hájková about her book People Without History Are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust, as well as a conversation with historian Peter Šumichrast about the Second World War.

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S9 Ep46: Surviving Corruption, Surveillance, and Cybercrime in Putin’s Russia with Bruce Talley 1:48:06

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Chris chats with Bruce Talley, a former Russia-based businessman who now helps foreign companies set up operations in Ukraine and matches investors with projects They explore the complex nature of doing business in Russia, including how it’s changed since the 1990s, the red flags Talley missed, and the moment he realized the system was irredeemably…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.5.2025 16:00)

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In this episode, we will bring you two previously-run interviews with the director of the East Slovak Gallery in Košice Dorota Kenderová and Miroslav Kleban, the curator of Rudolf Dzurko’s exhibition titled Only with Me Can You Hear the Grass Grow. We will also revisit the interview with Barbora Botošová, a Romani violinist coming from Slovakia, ab…

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East Slovak Gallery in Košice, plus Romani violinist Barbora Botošová (7.5.2025 16:00) 27:40

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In this episode, we will bring you two previously-run interviews with the director of the East Slovak Gallery in Košice Dorota Kenderová and Miroslav Kleban, the curator of Rudolf Dzurko’s exhibition titled Only with Me Can You Hear the Grass Grow. We will also revisit the interview with Barbora Botošová, a Romani violinist coming from Slovakia, ab…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.5.2025 16:00)

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It is spring in Slovakia, which means it is time for the world championship of hockey. To discuss the national sport of Slovakia Ben Pascoe sat down with Slovak Radio sports journalist Martin Kaigl.

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Springtime and the world championship of hockey (6.5.2025 16:00) 31:11

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It is spring in Slovakia, which means it is time for the world championship of hockey. To discuss the national sport of Slovakia Ben Pascoe sat down with Slovak Radio sports journalist Martin Kaigl.Av STVR

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How the Church Failed During Covid w/ Benj Giffone 1:06:40

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In this special interview, CofE rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to talk with pastor, Old Testament scholar and author Benjamin Giffone about his new book A House Divided: Technology, Worship, and Healing the Church After COVID. Topics discussed: - The downsides of online worship and why church leaders were wrong to embrace it so uncr…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (5.5.2025 16:00)

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RERURN: Eva Mosnáková was not only a holocaust survivor, but also a long-standing figther against extremism. Even in her old age she invested a lot of time in discussions with younger generations about war, holocaust and extremism. She died in December 2024 aged 95 years old. And what is her message for the next generations and how to people remebe…

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Remembering the legacy of Holocaust survivor Eva Mosnáková (5.5.2025 16:00) 5:27

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RERURN: Eva Mosnáková was not only a holocaust survivor, but also a long-standing figther against extremism. Even in her old age she invested a lot of time in discussions with younger generations about war, holocaust and extremism. She died in December 2024 aged 95 years old. And what is her message for the next generations and how to people remebe…

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Follow The Money, Lose The Plot w/ Dan McMillan 47:18

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Let's talk money... In this conversation, Paige chats with Dan McMillan, the founder of Save Democracy in America, and discusses the urgent need for campaign finance reform in the United States, emphasizing the failure of the current political system and the overwhelming influence of money in politics. He introduces the concept of 'voter dollars' a…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.5.2025 16:00)

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Sunday show presenting the winner of the third round of the "Mysterious Slovakia" competition, annoucing the fourth round, and introducing the artists on the Slovak music scene that come from the third largest city in Slovakia, Prešov.

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Week in Slovakia No. 18 (3.5.2025 16:00) 25:56

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Overview of news and stories RSI brought to you over the past week.Av STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (3.5.2025 16:00)

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Overview of news and stories RSI brought to you over the past week.

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S9 Ep45: Espresso Martini | India Eyes Retaliation, a Mysterious Russian Satellite, and New Saudi Links to 9/11 1:19:33

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This week, Chris and Matt unpack surging tensions between India and Pakistan following a devastating terror attack in Kashmir—will India retaliate, and could it spiral out of control? Then, new evidence links a Saudi national to 9/11, reigniting old questions about the kingdom’s role in the plot and whether a reckoning is overdue. They also explore…

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A look back: Slovakia's acceptance to the EU (2.5.2025 16:00) 24:37

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Martina Greňová Šimkovičová takes a trip down memory lane as she recalls the days when Slovakia joined the European Union.Av STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.5.2025 16:00)

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Martina Greňová Šimkovičová takes a trip down memory lane as she recalls the days when Slovakia joined the European Union.

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Easter Edition w/ Special Guest Benj Giffone on the Church's Failure During Covid and Hope for Renewal 1:51:59

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Rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down to review the big events in church and state. This time: the death of Pope Francis, experiments to dim the sun in the name of climate change, the King's slightly woke Easter Message, and further reports of a Christian revival in Britain. All this interspersed with a very special feature-length intervie…

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The history and symbolism of May 1st in Slovakia (1.5.2025 16:00) 20:21

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Today we explore the history and symbolism of May 1st in Slovakia, from its socialist-era significance as Labour Day to its roots in international workers’ movements.We will also look at traditional Slovak customs such as Maypole-raising, which continue to bring communities together today.Av STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.5.2025 16:00)

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Today we explore the history and symbolism of May 1st in Slovakia, from its socialist-era significance as Labour Day to its roots in international workers’ movements.We will also look at traditional Slovak customs such as Maypole-raising, which continue to bring communities together today.

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S9 Ep44: Is Peace Possible for Ukraine? with Dr. Taras Kuzio 59:12

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This week, Chris is joined by Dr. Taras Kuzio for an on-the-ground look at Ukraine’s evolving war effort and the political battle over peace negotiations. Dr. Kuzio discusses daily life in Kyiv amid ongoing conflict, growing anger toward the Trump administration’s approach, and why Trump’s pressure campaign on Ukraine risks emboldening Russia and d…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (30.4.2025 16:00)

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In recent years, international relations have faced a series of setbacks. Yet amid the challenges, there have been encouraging examples of how people from diverse backgrounds and cultures can come together to share, learn, and collaborate. One such example is the project Trebo – Culture Connects. RSI traveled to Trenčín to meet with organizers from…

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Project Trebo – Culture Connects, a partnership between Slovakia and Norway, plus a look at controversial bear culling (30.4.2025 16:00) 38:05

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In recent years, international relations have faced a series of setbacks. Yet amid the challenges, there have been encouraging examples of how people from diverse backgrounds and cultures can come together to share, learn, and collaborate. One such example is the project Trebo – Culture Connects. RSI traveled to Trenčín to meet with organizers from…

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Shrimp Are the Most Abused Animals on Earth (w/ Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla) 30:14

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🦩 This episode originally aired on April 22, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs Most people never think twice about shrimp. But as it turns out, these creatures make up the majority of animals alive on farms at any given time—hundreds of billions every year. And the conditions they endure are often horrifying: overcrowding, …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (29.4.2025 16:00)

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For the 15th year the artists and artisans at Nova Cvernovaka will open their doors to the public and there will be a day full of programs. On 10th May will be the spring edition of Dobry Trh. Ben Pascoe talked with Laco Oravec and Boris Meluš from Nova Cvernovka about the history of the institution and what we can expect this first of May. Illah v…

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1. May in Nova Cvernovka and Dobry Trh is back again (29.4.2025 16:00) 37:28

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For the 15th year the artists and artisans at Nova Cvernovaka will open their doors to the public and there will be a day full of programs. On 10th May will be the spring edition of Dobry Trh. Ben Pascoe talked with Laco Oravec and Boris Meluš from Nova Cvernovka about the history of the institution and what we can expect this first of May. Illah v…

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Celebrating the 80th anniversary of Slovakia's Centre of Folk Art Production (ÚĽUV) (28.4.2025 16:00) 25:39

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This Monday show will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Centre of Folk Art Production (ÚĽUV) in Slovakia. The discussion will feature Eva Ševčíková, the General Director of ÚĽUV, and Milena Holánová, the Director of the Regional Crafts Center of ÚĽUV in Bratislava. They will share insights on the institute's important role in preserving and p…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.4.2025 16:00)

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This Monday show will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Centre of Folk Art Production (ÚĽUV) in Slovakia. The discussion will feature Eva Ševčíková, the General Director of ÚĽUV, and Milena Holánová, the Director of the Regional Crafts Center of ÚĽUV in Bratislava. They will share insights on the institute's important role in preserving and p…

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Nancy Mace Thinks Democracy is Harassment 45:42

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige runs through the whirlwind of headlines from the past two weeks. From the latest twists in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case and the threat of more El Salvador gulags, to governors and universities pushing back on Trump’s agenda—and yes, the most absurd space flex yet: Blue Origin. We’ll unpack the r…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.4.2025 16:00)

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Sundays are about Slovak music and listener's letters.

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Week in Slovakia No. 17 (26.4.2025 16:00) 23:12

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A look back at headlines and the stories brought to you as a tribute to the late Pope Francis.Av STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.4.2025 16:00)

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A look back at headlines and the stories brought to you as a tribute to the late Pope Francis.

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S9 Ep43: Espresso Martini | Hegseth on the Ropes, Putin’s Diplomat Spy, and Listener Questions 1:20:06

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This week, Chris and Matt unpack the deepening chaos at the Pentagon as Pete Hegseth’s tenure as secretary of defense continues to spiral. From more leaked strike plans on Signal to staff purges and his wife sitting in on sensitive meetings, the dysfunction is reaching new lows. Then, a little-known Russian spymaster emerges as a key player in Ukra…

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Slovak saxophone player Michaela Turcerová, plus culture tips for May 1st (25.4.2025 16:00) 28:22

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2024 Radio_Head winner for Best Experimental Album, Michaela Turcerová, lives in Copenhagen, where she studied at the prestigious Rhythmic Music Conservatory. In this interview, she reveals what lies behind her eagerness to challenge the saxophone. In this week's cultural tips - 1 May events.Av STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.4.2025 16:00)

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2024 Radio_Head winner for Best Experimental Album, Michaela Turcerová, lives in Copenhagen, where she studied at the prestigious Rhythmic Music Conservatory. In this interview, she reveals what lies behind her eagerness to challenge the saxophone. In this week's cultural tips - 1 May events.

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Efforts to protect and restore two unique natural sites in Slovakia (24.4.2025 16:00) 6:10

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In this episode, we focus on two unique natural sites and the efforts to protect and restore them. First, we visit the Šúr nature reserve, located near Bratislava. Despite its international ecological value, it remains little-known to the public. Conservationists are now working to revive this rare wetland forest—using traditional methods like graz…

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