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30th Anniversary of Slovak Independence and U.S.-Slovak Diplomatic Relations

As we reflect on the U.S.-Slovak relationship over the course of the past 30 years, I want to honor the anniversary of the establishment of the Slovak Republic as an independent nation in 1993 and highlight the long history the United States and Slovakia share. Standing side by side through periods of challenge and times ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 5 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Op-Eds

Ambassador Rana awarded the photos of Slovak students

On Wednesday evening, Ambassador Gautam Rana awarded the winner of a photo contest made by participants in the U.S. government’s Summer Work and Travel Program. During the festive reception, they could also taste the traditional menu that is served on Thanksgiving Day. “This popular program is a way for Slovaks to get to know the ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 6 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News

Secretary of State Blinken met with his Slovak colleague Káčer

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 30 November, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases

Scheduled demonstrations in Bratislava on Thursday, November 17, 2022

Location: Hodzovo námestie, Námestie Slobody, Námestie SNP, Park Gabora Barossa, Námestie Alexandra Dubčeka, and Zámocká street at the castle wall Time: 10:00 to 22:00; a vehicle protest from 14:00 to 20:00 may also disrupt traffic patterns Event: Demonstrations against the Slovak government are expected to take place as the country commemorates Freedom ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 16 November, 2022 | Topics: Alert

Ambassador Rana: Our relations with Košice are strong and will be even stronger

During his first visit to eastern Slovakia, U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia Gautam Rana held talks with Košice Mayor Jaroslav Polacek, representatives of NGOs, non-profit organizations, business companies, the Constitutional Court, and attended an English class in the American Center in the Košice Library. During the talks, Ambassador Rana reaffirmed his priorities – to continue to ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 15 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases

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