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Statement by Ambassador Sedgwick on Anti-Migration Protests

We were very concerned by the recent violent anti-immigration protests in Bratislava which occurred on June 20 – a date also celebrated as World Refugee Day. These are complex issues, and even in the United States there are multiple views of how best to address them. But we can all agree that at the core ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 25 June, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases

The U.S. Embassy Welcomes the Chris Byars Quartet Back to the Slovak Republic

The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava is pleased to bring a renowned jazz quartet the Chris Byars, back to Slovakia June 30-July 7, 2015 for the 6th time. The first time Quartet visited Slovakia was in 2008. The Quartet will tour Slovak cities sharing ideas and best practices with arts students, teachers, and the general public ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 23 June, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases

Speaking Truth to Power: The Critical Role of a Free Press

Commemorated every May 3, World Press Freedom Day recognizes the essential role a free press plays in a democracy. We pay special honor to the importance of media freedom – a crucial element of freedom of expression – at home and abroad. A diverse and independent press is crucial to holding governments accountable and promoting ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 4 May, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases

Embassies Open Doors 2015

The United States Embassy is pleased to invite members of the public to visit us for the First Annual Embassies Open Doors on May 16, when visitors will have an opportunity to explore some of the city’s most historic buildings and institutions. Visitors will be able to tour a portion of the U.S. Embassy, including ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 23 April, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases

Statement by Marie Harf on Ukraine

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Marie Harf, Acting Deputy Spokesperson April 22, 2015 Combined Russian-separatist forces continue to violate the terms of the “Minsk 2” agreement signed in mid-February. Combined Russian-separatist forces maintain a sizable number of artillery pieces and multiple rocket launchers within areas prohibited under the Minsk accords. The Russian ...

By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 22 April, 2015 | Topics: News

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