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.  ... Read More»

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 ... Read More»