Behind Closed Doors: Understanding Violence Against Women in Slovakia. Slovak Sound Check Episode 39. (23.3.2026 16:00)

Nearly one in ten women in Slovakia experienced psychological or physical violence in the past year. Although slightly below the global average, experts warn the real numbers are likely higher due to underreporting. This feature explores why gender-based violence persists, the factors behind it, and the support available in Slovakia, with insights from Zuzana Očenašová, psychologist and researcher from the Institute for Research in Social Communication of Slovak Academy of Sciences; Andrej Kuruc, psychologist and long-time specialist on gender equality; and Barbora Burajová from the Coordination and Methodology Centre for the Prevention of Violence Against Women. Originally aired to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. In the newest episode of Slovak Sound Check, we look at a clear pattern in verb conjugation: how regular verbs ending in -ať change in the present tense, including how endings work and why long vowels sometimes shorten.