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SpaceX Mission Marks New Era in Space Exploration

May 30th, 2020 — A new era of human spaceflight has begun, as this is the first time in human history NASA Astronauts have entered the ISS from a commercially-made spacecraft. Congratulations to all NASA and SpaceX experts, scientists and astronauts Robert Behnken and Doug Hurley, on the successful launch of the Dragon Crew Launch America ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: News

U.S. Ambassador Meets with Slovak Deputy Prime Minister

May 20th, 2020, BRATISLAVA — The U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, Bridget Brink, met yesterday with the Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia, Veronika Remišová. Reflecting on the meeting with the Deputy PM, the Ambassador stated; “Important conversation today with Deputy PM. We agreed that and need to work together to fight corruption, protect our cyber infrastructure, ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News

Spend Time Online Exploring these Free and Fun Educational Resources

Tips For Spending Time Online: Museums, National Parks, University Lectures and Experiments for Children During a pandemic, American cultural institutions, educational programs, and even private companies make their content available online for free. The US Embassy in Slovakia is also participating, supporting the idea of spending time at home effectively through various courses, lectures, opera ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, History

International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

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, ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News

U.S. Ambassador Commemorates Victory in Europe Day

May 8th, 2020, BRATISLAVA – U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, Bridget Brink and the Embassy Defense Attache, Lieutenant Colonel Jakub Andrews, paid tribute to Allied troops with a 9 am candle lighting at Bratislava’s SNP Square to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe. “Seventy-five years after Victory in Europe, we are grateful to all Allied soldiers, sailors, pilots and citizens ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases

Ambassador Meets With Roman Mikulec

April 29th, 2020 — U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink met with Roman Mikulec, the new Slovak Minister of Interior (Ordinary People Party). The Ambassador was happy to talk politics, stating that it was “Great to meet Minister of Interior Roman Mikulec and talk about how we can work together to fight COVID-19 and corruption. Thank you police ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador

Slovakia Becomes Member of GLOBE, the Prestigious International Scientific and Educational Program

Bratislava, April 22nd, 2020 – Slovakia has officially become a member of GLOBE, the prestigious international scientific and educational program led by NASA. The U.S. Embassy to the Slovak Republic is pleased to highlight the cooperation between the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic and NASA on the 50th anniversary of International Earth ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: News

Health Alert: Tentative Easing of Quarantine Regulations Announced

Bratislava, Slovakia; April 21, 2020 On Monday, April 20, 2020, Slovak officials announced a four phase plan to ease quarantine regulations related to COVID-19. Officials announced that progression through the phases will depend on the average daily number of newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases and that special restrictions may be enacted as needed to maintain proper ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert

COVID-19 Information

Slovak Response to COVID-19, Travel Restrictions to The United States of America, and Consular Services at Embassy Bratislava (Updated June 2nd, 2020) Updates As of May 27, Citizens and residents of Slovakia are now able to travel to Czech Republic for up to 48 hours without recent COVID-19 tests. Upon leaving Slovakia all travelers must fill out this form to record the time of departure. The same ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bratislava, Slovakia, COVID-19 Status Update

May 29, 2020 Location:  Slovakia   Current situation in the country: Though the situation in Slovakia as improved the Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the State Department keeps its global level four health advisory in place. We strongly recommend that you avoid unnecessary travel and take all sanitary precautions necessary to protect yourself and those around you. Flight Availability: U.S. Citizens that wish to return to U.S. can do so through the Vienna and ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 30 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert

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