Lucia Hollá, Radio Regina Stred production head, dies at 39

Lucia Hollá, the head of the live broadcast production staff for Radio Regina Stred, has passed away at the age of 39. Her sudden death occurred on October 18, 2026, according to announcements made by the radio station on October 21.

Colleagues and leadership at the Slovak Telegraphic Broadcasting Corporation (STVR) expressed deep condolences. Jozef Balko, the director of the Banská Bystrica studio, praised Hollá for her warmth and humanity, describing her as a person who left a significant impact on those she worked with.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 22, at the Church of St. Peter and Paul in Žarnovica.