The Year of St. Francis & The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Life. (7.5.2026 16:00)
From Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio by STVR
May 7, 2026 · 27 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi and the impact of inflation on everyday life in Slovakia.
In the first part of today´s show first part focuses on the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi and how his legacy continues through Franciscan communities across the country. The programme highlights their history, activities, and the celebrations marking this special jubilee year. In the second part, we focus on the economic situation, specifically the impact of inflation on different groups in Slovak society. Together with Reiner Martin from the National Bank of Slovakia, the show examines how rising prices affect households and young people, and what this means for everyday life in Slovakia.
People in this episode
Guest: Reiner Martin
Topics covered
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Franciscan communities
- inflation
- economic impact
- Slovak society
- households
- young people
Keywords
- Saint Francis
- inflation
- economic situation
- Slovakia
- households
- young people
- Franciscan communities
- celebrations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Bank of Slovakia
Places: Slovakia
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