Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.5.2026 16:00)

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

May 1, 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of Slovak trade unions during mass layoffs and explores the current labour shortage in Slovakia, along with cultural event invitations for English speakers.

On the occasion of International Labour Day, we’ll look at how Slovak trade unions can help employees in the event of mass layoffs. You’ll also hear about the labour shortage currently affecting Slovakia. In this year marking the centenary of radio broadcasting in what is now Slovakia, I will take you on a bus drive to the EU in my own report from May 2004. At the end of this May Day programme, get ready for a couple of invitations to cultural events suitable for English speakers living in or visiting Slovakia.

Topics covered

  • International Labour Day
  • Slovak trade unions
  • mass layoffs
  • labour shortage
  • cultural events
  • radio broadcasting

Keywords

  • Slovak trade unions
  • mass layoffs
  • labour shortage
  • International Labour Day
  • cultural events
  • radio broadcasting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Slovak trade unions

Places: Slovakia

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