Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Radio Slovakia International: A mirror of Slovakia

Radio Slovakia International

Since January 4, 1993, Radio Slovakia International (RSI) has been your ultimate source for the juiciest scoop about Slovakia, right from the heart of Europe! Bursting onto the scene almost simultaneously with the birth of independent Slovakia, RSI started broadcasting in English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Slovak, spreading the vibrant stories of this new nation to listeners across the globe.

From day one, RSI was dedicated to connecting with the world, sharing insights about Slovakia, and keeping the numerous Slovak expatriate communities in touch with their roots. As part of Rozhlas a televízia Slovenska (Radio and Television Slovakia), the nation's premier public broadcasting organization, RSI continues to shine as a beacon of Slovak culture and information.

Though RSI has bid farewell to shortwave broadcasting from Slovakia, it now delivers captivating half-hour shows daily in multiple languages via the internet and satellite. These dynamic 30-minute magazine programs are packed with the latest news, fascinating features on the Slovak economy, sciences, culture, geography, environment, and sports, as well as showcases of spoken, written, and musical arts, and profiles of notable personalities.

📬Radio Slovakia International: Reception Reports & QSL Cards 📬

Even though RSI has ceased shortwave broadcasts, it still values listener feedback and reception reports, rewarding them with exclusive QSL cards. In 2017, to honor Jozef Miloslav Hurban, the first chairman of the Slovak National Council and a hero of the Slovak Uprising of 1848-1849, RSI issued special commemorative QSL cards. To snag one of these collector's items, just include the following in your report:

1. The date and time you tuned in.
2. How you listened (shortwave, internet, WRN, etc.).
3. Signal strength and clarity (if applicable).
4. Your thoughts on the broadcast content.
5. Your postal address.

🌟 Join the Fun with RSI! 🌟

Tune in to RSI's English language service every Sunday for the lively "Listeners Tribune" mailbag show. Each month, RSI poses a question about Slovak culture, tradition, and history. In 2017, the "My Slovakia" competition invited listeners to explore everything Slovakia has to offer, with the chance to win fantastic Slovak prizes.

Ready to join the excitement? Visit “My Slovakia” and participate by sending in your answers. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with Slovakia in the most thrilling way possible! 

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