Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State: “On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Slovakia a happy 31st Constitution Day. As we mark 30 years of bilateral relations between the United States and Slovakia, we honor our long-standing partnership and Slovakia’s emergence as a proud democracy and strong NATO Ally. …
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As Slovakia celebrates Pride events around the country this year, including in Bardejov on June 10, Banská Bystrica on June 24, Bratislava on July 22, and Košice on August 26, we stand with the LGBTQI+ community as they form an integral part of Slovak society, strive for full equality, and struggle in the face of …
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“This exhibition charts the close partnership between the United States and Slovakia and captures milestones in our shared history. Since the mid-19th century, Slovak immigrants have been an integral part of the development of the United States. In this exhibition, we commemorate the achievements of 30 notable Slovak-Americans in politics, diplomacy, science, the arts, and …
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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to get a chance to meet with Foreign Minister Kacer in his new capacity, but we’re longtime acquaintances and colleagues. We go back many years, including to your time in the United States as envoy there, or all of the remarkable work you’ve done over many …
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The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and Slovakia. The Governments of Slovakia and the United States held the third U.S.-Slovak Strategic Dialogue yesterday in Washington, D.C. The strategic dialogue series was launched in 2020 and demonstrates the strength and importance of the bilateral …
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Ambassador Gautam A. Rana presented his credentials to President Zuzana Čaputová today, September 28, 2022, beginning his tenure as U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Slovakia. After the official ceremony, Ambassador Rana laid a wreath at the Gate of Freedom monument in Bratislava’s Devín district. Gautam A. Rana is a career diplomat, serving in the …
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Ambassador-designate of the United States of America Gautam Rana arrived in Slovakia today with his family. After presenting his credentials to President Zuzana Čaputová, he will begin his tenure as U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Slovakia. Ambassador-designate Rana is a career diplomat, serving in the Foreign Service since 2002. “My family and I are …
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era. In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. An enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people …
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BRATISLAVA – Once again, Slovak high school students may apply for a full scholarship to study for free for one-year in high school in the United States. Scholarship recipients will go to U.S. high schools and experience the life of an American teenager, learn about the similarities and differences of U.S.-Slovak culture and share Slovak …
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On the night of August 2 almost 3,000 Roma women, children, elderly, and sick were murdered in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Reports of just how many people were killed vary, but estimate that 300,000 – 500,000 Roma were murdered in Europe during WWII by the Nazis, including an estimated 1,000 in Slovakia by the Slovak State. …
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On June 2, Secretary Blinken released the 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom (IRFR), after which the Embassy hosted a meeting to learn about the work and efforts of different religious representatives and other public figures, and to affirm our continued dedication to promoting religious freedom and tolerance. There are 18 registered religious groups in …
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The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia, Nicholas Namba, presented the annual U.S.Embassy Human Rights Awards for 2021. Respect for human rights around the world is an enduringpriority of the U.S. government. The work of human rights defenders in Slovakia directly impacts the lives of many people, and the Embassy recognizes their continued …
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“I am so grateful to all people from Slovakia, for opening their arms, their homes but most of all for opening up their hearts. The United States of America stands with you. Thank you.” These are the words of the First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden that resonated through local and social …
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On April 21, 2022, President Biden announced Uniting for Ukraine, a new streamlined process to provide Ukrainian citizens who have fled Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression opportunities to come to the United States. U.S. embassies abroad do not administer this program. For information and application instructions, please visit: https://www.dhs.gov/ukraine . For information about standard nonimmigrant and …
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This April, in honor of Earth Day and National Park´s Week, we invite you to discover the beautiful and diverse public parks in the United States. We will share inspiration and information to help you plan your trip. What better way to experience nature in the US than camping? If you’re new to camping, check …
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The U.S. Secretary of Defense last visited Slovakia 20 years ago, and this visit is the first since the Slovak Republic joined NATO. Lloyd James Austin III was sworn in as the 28th Secretary of Defense on January 22, 2021. Mr. Austin is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the Department …
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“Six days ago, Russia’s Vladimir Putin sought to shake the foundations of the free world thinking he could make it bend to his menacing ways. But he badly miscalculated. He thought he could roll into Ukraine and the world would roll over. Instead he met a wall of strength he never imagined. He met the Ukrainian …
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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. President, this council was convened today to discuss the implementation of the Minsk Agreements, a goal that we all share, despite Russia’s persistent violations. These agreements, which were negotiated in 2014 and 2015 and signed by Russia, remain the basis for the peace process to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine. This …
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“The reason I made women’s issues central to American foreign policy, was not because I was a feminist, but because we know that societies are more stable if women are politically and economically empowered.” And, “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going …
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BRATISLAVA , December 8 – On December 9-10, President Joe Biden will host a virtual, leader-level Summit for Democracy (S4D) – the first of two such meetings, the second which the U.S. Government intends to be in-person, contingent on public health considerations, will be held approximately one year later. This event convenes world leaders, governments, civil society, and the …
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Ray from Darkness is an award given annually by Roma organizations and independent personalities to those who have long been committed to improving the position of the Roma in various areas of life or who are making a significant contribution to building bridges between the Roma and the majority society. The Mayor of Luník IX …
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The White Crow is a prestigious award given to people who perform courageous acts to defend truth, justice, and the public interest. The award ceremony is held annually on November 17, the Day of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy marking the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. White Crow was founded in 2008 by the …
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According to official sources, Charles Fazzino, a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, is one of the most popular and highly-collected pop artists of all time. He has worked for more than 30 years as an artist inserting a detailed, vibrant, and three-dimensional style into his pop artwork. Fazzino’s art …
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Among the many forward-minded initiatives launched by the all-too-brief administration of President John F. Kennedy, the Art in Embassies program is one that has quietly been spreading the gospel of art since its establishment by the Department of State in 1963. At its core, the program creates vital cross-cultural dialogue and fosters mutual understanding through …
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9th of September is observed as Memorial Day for victims of the Holocaust and racial violence throughout Slovakia. This day is connected to September 9, 1941 when the Slovak state ratified so called Jewish Codex. This Codex was a series of laws and regulations that stripped Slovakia’s 80,000 Jews of their civil rights and all …
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September 11th is observed as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in memory of the nearly 3,000 victims of the 9/11 attacks. Across the U.S., numerous events are held on this day to honor the loss of those at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania on Sept. 11th, …
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Bratislava, July 24 – As international friends and partners of Slovakia, we are united in reaffirming that all persons, irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity, should fully be able to enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms. Together we celebrate Bratislava Pride on 24 July and Kosice Pride on 21 August, along with other …
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Today, on May 27th, we mark 30 years since the reopening of the U.S. Consulate in Bratislava. In the 30 years of its operation, the Consulate served more than half a million visa applicants in Slovakia, and has provided consular services to countless American citizens. „Hundreds of thousands of Slovaks who have traveled to the …
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Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars are short but intensive post-graduate level academic programs for multinational groups of experienced university faculty, scholars, and other related professionals on the following themes: Study of the U.S. Institute on Journalism and Media Study of the U.S. Institute on U.S. Foreign Policy Study of the U.S. Institute on U.S. Economics and Business Study …
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August 25th, 2020, BRATISLAVA — The U.S. Embassy, together with the daily SME and the city of Bratislava, marked 100 years of voting rights for Czechoslovak and American women in a successful online event with TED Talk-style addresses by extraordinary women. Ambassador Brink opened with remarks on the launch of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity …
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The Embassy’s spokesperson, Griffin Rozell, gave a talk about Texas and NASA to over 45 Economic University of Bratislava summer campers between the ages of 11-15 on July 24. The talk was part of the summer camp’s “America Day” with speakers from the Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce and several U.S.-based employers. At the …
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May 17th, 2020, BRATISLAVA — Today marks the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. We proudly stand behind our LGBTI friends, family, colleagues and neighbours. The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people are human rights – all people deserve equal dignity and the right to live a life free of fear, …
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The highest priority of the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) is protecting the safety and well-being of ITA’s clients, partners, and staff. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have decided to postpone the SelectUSA Investment Summit to June 2021. We recognize that this schedule change may affect your near-term business plans, and …
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The US Embassy in Slovakia provides small grants to non-profit organizations (including NGOs, educational institutions, think-tanks, cultural organizations, etc.) as well as engaged individuals to support projects targeted at topics that are in the mutual interest of Slovakia and the US. Details about the Small Grants Program are available in the Annual Program Statement published …
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Doing Business and Investing in USA & Work and Investment Visa 17.10.2019 od 10:00 – 12:00, DoubleTree by Hilton, Košice Cieľom bezplatného seminára je oboznámiť slovenských podnikateľov s možnosťou investovania v USA vrámci SelectUSA programu a s tým súvisiace víza. Témou seminára sú okrem investorských víz aj víza pracovné. Vrámci sekcie otázok je možné diskutovať …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling visited spa city of Piestany on April 16 to meet the new elected mayor Peter Jancovic and hear his visions on future developments. Ambassador Sterling used this opportunity to talk to 30 high school students of Gymnasium Pierre de Coubertine on tolerance, extremism and further debated on current issues and foreign affairs. …
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Today, April 8, we celebrate International Roma Day. As Secretary Pompeo has said, “on this day, we recognize the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Romani people and their contributions to the dozens of countries around the world in which they live, including the United States.” We were proud to team with young Roma …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling hosted a children’s choir from a majority Roma school in eastern Slovakia for a performance and reception at his residence on Thursday evening, April 4. On April 5, the Embassy hosted its annual International Roma Day Soccer Tournament with teams of young Roma athletes from western and eastern Slovakia and teams representing …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling’s address to 17 and 18 year old high school students in Senica highlighted his recent visit to the Zahorie region of western Slovakia near the Czech border. Sterling spoke about his native New York and experiences with diversity in an appeal to young people to reject hate-based ideologies. Sterling also had meetings …
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Ambassador Sterling told approximately 250 high school students about how study abroad changed his life as he opened a “My American Story” panel discussion in the southern Slovak city of Levice on December 6. A panel of successful young former U.S. exchange students held a presentation about their experiences studying in the United States at …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling officially closed the Embassy’s 2018 “Courage to be Free” campaign marking the centennial anniversary of Czeschoslovakia and twenty-five years of Slovak independence with a keynote address to approximately 300 students, faculty, business leaders, and media figures in Kosice on November 29. Safarik University’s Department of British and American studies, which received an …
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Consul Matt Pierson and Deputy PAO Griffin Rozell promoted exchange opportunities for high school and college students at a GoUSA exchange fair at Trnava University on November 27. Approximately 250 students and educators visited the fair to learn about Summer Work and Travel, the newly implemented Future Leaders Exchange Program, Fulbright exchanges, and other educational …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling opened his home to approximately 20 Summer Work and Travel (SWT) alumni and their guests for the fourth annual “Summer Work and Travel Thanksgiving Photo Contest” on November 20. Over one hundred 2018 SWT participants submitted their best snapshot to the Embassy Facebook page. The Embassy selected 31 finalists and Embassy Facebook …
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The Embassy Public Affairs Officer, Spokesperson, and Consul spoke to approximately 400 high school and university students in four cities over November 13 and 14, focusing on U.S. support for Slovakia and democracy in Central Europe. Officers delivered presentations on the “Courage to be Free” at high schools in Banská Bystrica, Zvolen, Malacky, and Prievidza; …
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Trhovisko informácií o možnostiach štúdia v USA a o programoch Work & Travel 27. november (utorok), 10:00 – 13:00 Trnavská univerzita, vestibul budovy rektorátu, Hornopotočná 23 Tešia sa na vás bývalí absolventi programov, zástupcovia agentúr, Fulbrightovej komisie a Veľvyslanectva USA Viac informácií o podujatí nájdete na Facebook udalosti https://www.facebook.com/events/116445932598436/?active_tab=about
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As part of the ongoing “My American Story” series of discussions celebrating personal connections between the U.S. and Slovakia in the anniversary year of 2018, three young alumni of U.S. study and exchange programs shared their experiences with a high school students at a packed movie hall in Košice. Speakers included a Summer Work and …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling recognized outstanding Slovak individuals and organizations for their contributions to the U.S.-Slovak relationship in celebration of twenty-five years of diplomatic relations. Over 200 guests attended the awards ceremony at the Ambassador’s residence on October 10, where Sterling presented the first Woodrow Wilson Awards to five organizations and individuals in the fields of …
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U.S. troops transiting western Slovakia teamed up with Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs representatives to highlight the importance of NATO for high school students on Thursday, September 20. The Slovak MOD invited students from the western Slovak town of Malacky onto Kuchyna Airfield to meet and greet U.S. soldiers and view their …
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DCM Natasha Franceschi welcomed ten incoming Fulbright Exchange participants to Slovakia at a reception hosted by the Fulbright Commission in Slovakia on September 12. Franceshi highlighted the Fulbright exchange program as the “tool of first resort” for building people to people ties and fostering academic exchange, while thanking the Slovak government and partners in the …
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August 2 marks Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day on the anniversary of the Nazi’s execution of approximately 3,000 Roma prisoners (mostly the elderly, women, and children) at Auschwitz. The Embassy Spokesperson Griffin Rozell laid flowers at the annual August 1 “Ma bisteren!” remembrance event at the Slovak National Uprising Museum in Banska Bystrica, saying: “we must …
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On July 19, Ambassador Sterling led a diplomatic peloton, with participants from the U.S., European and Asian embassies as well as the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on a twenty-five kilometer bicycle tour to commemorate Slovakia’s twenty-fifth anniversary as well as the 138th anniversary of the birth of Slovak hero M.R. Stefanik. Stefanik played a …
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Ambassador Sterling and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lajcak unveiled a bust of President Woodrow Wilson on the grounds of the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on May 18. Wilson’s inclusion of self-determination for the peoples of the Austro-Hungarian Empire played a key role in the creation of the first independent, democratic Czechoslovakia. Minister of …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling laid a wreath together with Slovak president Andrej Kiska and other host country and foreign representatives at the Makov War Memorial on May 8 to commemorate the end of World War II. The Makov War Memorial, near the border with the Czech Republic, commemorates the actions of a Czechoslovak guerilla brigade and …
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Jazz pianist, composer, and member of the American Jazz Hall of Fame Kenny Barron performed for approximately eighty music lovers, including MFA at Ambassador Sterling’s residence on April 23 in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month. Barron has a personal tie to this years, Jazz Appreciation Month honoree, having recorded under legendary producer and civil rights …
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Ambassador Sterling delivered opening remarks for the Pianos Americanos performance at the Slovak Academy of Performing Arts on March 24, noting the importance of the people-to-people connections between our countries. The annual event features two pianists playing simultaneously and focuses on the music of a different country or region each year. This year’s performance featured …
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Ambassador Sterling traveled to Banska Bystrica, Poprad, Kezmarok and Stara Lubovna from February 28-March 2. In Banska Bystrica, he met with regional Governor Jan Lunter and discussed the governor’s agenda for the region following his recent election. The Ambassador also participated in a town hall with local community activists, students and business representatives, to discuss …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling delivered opening remarks at a screening of “The Boy Who Wanted to Be President”, a documentary about a Slovak-American Marine and Iwo Jima flag-raiser, at Bratislava’s Kino Lumière on February 23. Sterling told the story of first-generation Slovak-American Michal Strank and spoke about the deep personal connections between the U.S. and Slovakia. …
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Assistant Public Affairs Officer Griffin Rozell spoke on disinformation to audiences in Eastern Slovakia on February 15 and 16. Approximately forty university students attended a talk at the InfoUSA Center in Kosice and approximately seventy high school came to a lecture at a high school in Snina. Rozell spoke about how to identify and avoid …
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Ambassador Sterling and acting Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok headlined a launch ceremony for Friend, Partner, Ally, a book authored by former Slovak Minister of International Relations Pavol Demes chronicling 25 years of U.S.-Slovak diplomatic relations. Approximately 120 people attended the event, including two former Slovak Ambassadors to the United States, prominent NGO leaders, and a …
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As part of our popular “Face2Face” public discussion series, Embassy Bratislava partnered with the Open Society Foundation to host a discussion titled “My American story” with three Slovaks that spent significant time in U.S. Guests included renowned chemist Robert Mistrik, Slovak “marsounaut” Michaela Musilova and lawyer and teacher Matej Sapak, who studied at Harvard. The …
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MEDIA NOTE The United States Embassy in Bratislava is celebrating 25 years of U.S.-Slovak relations and the centennial of Czechoslovakia. On Monday, January 8 at 2:00 PM in Korzo Restaurant on Hviezdoslavovo namestie 3 we invite the media to participate in a press conference launching our campaign to commemorate more than a century of partnership. …
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On December 5, Assistant Public Affairs Officer Griffin Rozell spoke about Texas, the U.S. foreign service, and the U.S. political system to approximately fifty high school students at Ruzomberok’s Business Academy. The students showed particular interest in learning more about the details of foreign service life as well as exchange opportunities in the United States. …
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Ambassador Sterling delivered opening remarks at a discussion on “Education and Entrepreneurship” on December 1 during Slovakia’s annual Startup Awards event. The discussion, which was organized by the EuroPolicy NGO with funding from the Embassy, brought together representatives from government, academia and the private sector to examine the nexus between higher education and business in …
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U.S. legal expert James Moliterno discussed implementation of the new ethics code with the Deputy Prosecutor General during his two day visit from November 30 to December 1, who agreed he should return to Slovakia in 2018 to conduct an intensive practical workshop with the Prosecutorial Ethics Commission on how to handle ethics cases. Moliterno …
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Twenty four-hour news broadcaster TA3 and state newswire TASR covered the Embassy’s third annual Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Thanksgiving dinner and photography contest, hosted by Ambassador Sterling at the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR). Approximately 25 finalists from the Embassy’s SWT photo contest as well as representatives from local SWT agencies came to the …
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State broadcaster RTVS and private broadcasters TV Markiza and TV Joj covered Ambassador Sterling’s attendance at ascreening of a Holocaust survival documentary at the Sered Holocaust Museum. The film, which was supported through a U.S. Embassy grant, offered the story of Pavel Traubner, a Slovak Jew who survived the Holocaust as a child. In his …
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Ambassador Sterling traveled to eastern Slovakia from November 13-15 to conduct outreach and learn about the local business and security environment. In Kosice, the Ambassador discussed U.S.-Slovak shared values with an audience of 180 British and American Studies students at Safarik University. In Kechnec, he met the mayor, learned about that town’s efforts to spur …
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Ambassador Sterling and Defense Attaché Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Dunn traveled to Trencianske Teplice for an annual ceremony marking the death of Corporal Roland Morin. In 1944 Corporal Morin served as the ball-turret gunner in a B-24 Liberator that flew across Slovakia from Italy on a mission to bomb a Nazi oil refinery located in modern-day …
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Ambassador Sterling visited Trnava, Slovakia’s 7th largest city (pop. 68,000), on October 12 to meet with the Mayor following his recent IVLP and to re-connect with our closer partners at Trnava University’s Faculty of Law. Trvana’s Mayor, Peter Brocka, returned to Slovakia on October 8 following a three-week IVLP in the U.S. on State and …
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Former NASA astronaut and science teacher Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger spoke to a capacity crowd of 670 high school students on “Dare to Dream” at Bratislava’s Economic University on Thursday, September 28. Later that evening she held a talk and question session with approximately 150 space enthusiasts at the Slovak National Gallery’s café. This morning, September 29, …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling hosted a Taste of America food promotion event for Slovak food and hospitality industry leaders at his residence on September 21. The Embassy partnered with the Foreign Agricultural Service office in Berlin and the U.S. Meat Export Federation to showcase high-quality beef and pork and its potential appeal to Slovak consumers. State …
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USAFE’s twelve-piece jazz band “The Ambassadors” visited Slovakia from August 29-30 for performances in Banska Bystrica and Bratislava. On August 29, the band took part in the Slovak National Uprising commemoration in Banska Bystrica, which celebrates Slovak resistance against the Fascist Slovak State and German occupying forces during WWII. The band performed a number of …
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August 29 marked the 73rd anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising which was launched from Banksa Bystrica in 1944 against Nazi troops and the wartime collaborationist government of Jozef Tiso. All media outlets heavily cover the attendance of President Andrej Kiska, Prime Minister Robert Fico, and Head of Parliament Andrej Danko at commemorative events in …
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This year’s Slovak International Air Fest (SIAF) took place at the Sliac airport on August 26 and 27 and was visited by approximately 150,000 people. Among the big draws included fly-bys of U.S. B-52 and B-1 strategic bombers, which in the past had only been on static display at the Slovak airshow. Other highlights were …
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On Thursday June 1st, the U.S. and British Embassies along with the Slovak Defense Ministry held a wreath laying ceremony in the village of Polomka and unveiled a new plaque to recognize American and British personnel who were killed during the Slovak National Uprising. The ceremony paid tribute to those who fought and died to …
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Ambassador Sterling hosted an environmental roundtable on Thursday, May 25 that brought together approximately 20 representatives from the Environment Ministry, NGOs, student associations, and businesses. The roundtable gave the Ambassador the chance to formally introduce himself to Slovakia’s main environmental stakeholders. Participants shared their views on what they believe to be Slovakia’s greatest environmental challenges. …
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U.S. Embassy Bratislava hosted its 7th annual Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Barbeque on May 24. The SWT program combines the opportunity for Slovak students to travel around the United States over the summer with the chance to work and earn money. Recently nearly 3,000 students from Slovakia have participated in this program each year. …
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U.S. Embassy Bratislava held its 6th annual Human Rights Awards reception on May 23 at Ambassador Adam Sterling’s residence. The Embassy recognized Forgotten Slovakia, a civic initiative that combats fascism and other forms of extremism and violence, with the Human Rights Defender Award. Against Corruption, an NGO based in Zilina, received the Transparency Award for …
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Ambassador Adam Sterling hosted a reception on April 20 to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) and introduce his new Art in Embassies (AIE) collection . Art in Embassies is a program that was established in 1963 by the U.S. Department of State to showcase American art at official residences overseas. The jazz performance and reception was a perfect venue for …
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Members of the U.S. Embassy community Adrian and Karla Patrascu cooked Tex-Mex food April 20 on Slovakia’s most-watched national morning program, “Telerano.” They enjoyed sharing this typical cuisine from Texas with Slovaks. They prepared carne guisada, tortillas, guacamole, and cebollas encurtidas. They also made Mexican rice, using Karla’s mother’s recipe.
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Tatra National Park (TANAP) joined their Polish counterpart to renew their Sister Park Agreement with the Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) at a signing ceremony in Zakopane, Poland on April 19. This event was planned in honor of Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22 each year. The sister park agreement between TANAP and …
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Slovakia has produced many hockey greats over the years, including Stan Mikita, Peter Bondra and Marian Hossa. But sledge hockey, a variant of the sport played on ice sleds (or sledges), is not widely known here. At least not until U.S. Paralympic gold medalists Lonnie Hannah and Bradley Emmerson showed up to promote the sport …
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