Embassy Kicks of International Roma Day Festivities with Concert, Soccer Tournament

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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GO USA v Trnave, 27.11 – podujatie pre študentov o možnostiach brigády v USA

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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U.S. Implementation, Oversight and Enforcement of the EU-U.S. & Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks

From January 2017 through May 2018, the U.S. Government has taken action to support the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks. These measures enhance privacy protections for EU and Swiss individuals, while ensuring that American and European businesses can count on the Privacy Shield to deliver innovative products and services across the Atlantic. For more …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Services in Eastern Slovakia

Dear Fellow American Citizens: On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, the U.S. Embassy will provide outreach services for American citizens in Eastern Slovakia and afterwards hold an informal meet and greet session.  American citizens will have the opportunity to meet with the new Consul, Officer Pierson, to take care of routine consular business, and to discuss individual …

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Ambassador Sterling, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lajcak Unveil Woodrow Wilson Bust

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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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy, Bratislava, Slovakia, April 27, 2018

Location: There is a demonstration planned for Námestie SNP in Bratislava. Event: A demonstration is planned for Friday, April 27, 2018 beginning at 17:00 to 19:00 to show discontent with the ruling government coalition and alleged corruption.  A crowd in the thousands is expected to attend the protest to be held at Námestie SNP. Public transportation and roads in …

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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy, Bratislava, Slovakia, April 05 and 06, 2018

Location: There is a demonstration planned in Bratislava at Námestie SNP.  There are other protests planned throughout the country taking place in the central square of the towns and cities. Event: There is a demonstration planned for Bratislava at Námestie SNP on Thursday, April 05 from 17:00 – 19:00 and more demonstrations taking place throughout the country …

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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy, Bratislava, Slovakia, March 26, 2018

Location: There is a demonstration planned for Námestie Alexandra Dubčeka in front of the National Council building in Bratislava. Event: A demonstration is planned for Monday, March 26, 2018 beginning at 17:00 to 19:00 to protest against the proposed new government following the resignation of the previous Slovak Prime Minister.  A crowd in the thousands is expected to attend …

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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy, Bratislava, Slovakia, March 23, 2018

Location: There are demonstrations planned in multiple cities across Slovakia.  The demonstrations expected to attract the largest number of participants will be in Kosice at Hlavne Namestie and in Bratislava, where there is a scheduled march from Šafárikovo námestie to námestie SNP. Event: Demonstrations are planned around Slovakia on Friday, March 23, 2018, beginning at 16:30 to 17:30 to …

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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy, Bratislava, Slovakia, March 16, 2018

Location: There are demonstrations planned again in over forty Slovak towns and cities.  The demonstrations expected to attract the largest number of participants will be in Bratislava at Namestie SNP and Kosice at Hlavne Namestie. Event: Demonstrations are planned around Slovakia on Friday, March 16, 2018, beginning from 17:00 to 18:30 to protest against the government following the murder …

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Friend, Partner, Ally Book Launch Celebrates 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations

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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U.S. Embassy Vienna, Austria – Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations Planned for December 16

A demonstration is planned on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the intersection of Boltzmanngasse and Strudelhofgasse (near the U.S. Embassy).  All non-essential U.S. Government personnel have been instructed to avoid this area during the demonstration.  This demonstration will take place outside of normal embassy operating hours.  The U.S. Embassy also notes that …

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U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary – Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations on December 15, 2017

The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that the following demonstrations are expected to take place in Budapest: Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on December 15, there will be a demonstration against the United States’ recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Budapest Police anticipates there will be approximately 300. The demonstration will take place …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …

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Embassy Human Rights Awards Recipients

2017 Forgotten Slovakia received the Human Rights Defender Award in recognition of their committed outreach to residents across the country. Their work provides an opportunity for local residents to share their views, while also raising public awareness about the dangers posed by extremism. The Zilina-based NGO Against Corruption received the Transparency Award in recognition of …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Bratislava March 11

The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava informs U.S. citizens residing in Slovakia that three demonstrations will take place in Bratislava on March 11, 2017: The group organizing the “March to commemorate the First Slovak Republic” will march from 11:00am to 7:00pm and plans to pass through Hodzovo Square, Stefanikova, Suche Myto, Hurbanovo Square, SNP Square, Spitalska, …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution March 3, 2017

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …

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Overseas Voting Registration in 2017

Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special elections for federal office. Some states are also holding gubernatorial or other statewide elections this year. The Federal Voting Assistance …

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Kansas Special Election Scheduled for April 11

The State of Kansas will conduct a special election on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, for the 4th Congressional District to replace Mike Pompeo who resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives when he was confirmed and formally sworn in as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.  This district consists of all or part of Barber, …

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California Special Primary Election Scheduled for April 4

The State of California will conduct a special primary election on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, for the 34th Congressional District to replace Xavier Becerra who was confirmed as Attorney General of California.  This district consists of part of Los Angeles County. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a special general election will …

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Joint Anti-Corruption Day Statement

To raise awareness of the importance of promoting transparency, the UN General Assembly designated December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day. Over the past year in Slovakia and elsewhere, public distrust of institutions has contributed to growing support for extremism. To build stronger societies, we must jointly strive to provide transparent and effective governance to rebuild …

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