Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.11.2025 16:00)

Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

This show explores the growing use of electronic cigarettes among young people in Slovakia and how the new law proposal on banning the use of electronic cigarettes may affect them, including older generation of smokers and Slovak economy. Experts Filip Kužma from the Smart Consumer Institute and addiction specialist Rastislav Žemlička from SanatoriumAT discuss marketing strategies and the addictive potential of these products. Sound excerpts feature Health Minister Kamil Šaško, SPFS chairman Ivan Solovič, and primary pediatrics expert Elena Prokopová, highlighting legislative proposals and medical concerns.