Ambassador Bridget Brink visited the Sered Holocaust Museum on the site of a former concentration camp in western Slovakia and also visited the western Slovak city of Trnava. Ambassador Brink commemorated slain investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirova with a candle-lighting outside the young couple’s former home in Velka Maca. In Trnava, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Bridget Brink
Ambassador Bridget Brink and the whole Embassy wish you Happy holidays 2019!
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 30 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Bridget Brink
Ambassador Bridget Brink visits Košice for the second time. We enjoy visiting Eastern Slovakia. In Košice, hundreds of students welcomed the Ambassador at the high school – Gymnázium Park Mládeže. We thank the impressive folk dance by the school group and the introductory words in fluent English by student Alexandra. Ambassador Bridget Brink talked about ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 30 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Bridget Brink
“The beautiful aspect of freedom of speech, assembly and thought is the freedom to follow your dreams. But it is very easy to forget how important these freedoms are for all of us. Read the first interview of US Ambassador Bridget Brink for
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Bridget Brink
Ambassador Bridget Brink spoke on November 19 to approximately 90 students at Bratislava’s Economic University on the legacy of 1989 and encouraged the next generation to consolidate democratic gains. Students of the Faculty of International relations asked great questions regarding trade wars, climate change and life of a diplomat.
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Bridget Brink
“Just returned from eastern Slovakia and I already want to go back! Deeply touched by the beauty of Kosice, the history of Kezmarok, Bardejov, and Medzilaborce, and the warmth and hospitality of all the people I met.” Ambassador Bridget Brink had a full program in Kosice. In addition to cheering on the Kosice Peace Marathon, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Bridget Brink
Ambassador Bridget Brink had her first meeting with Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini on September 24, 2019. Ambassador Brink presented her diplomatic priorities in Slovakia, emphasizing the further development of transatlantic bonds, energy security and promotion of mutual trade and investment.
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Bridget Brink
It is great to be in the Slovak Republic! I begin my service as the United States’ Ambassador to Slovakia with deep appreciation for the efforts of those that have come before me. I have dedicated most of my twenty-plus year career as a diplomat to strengthening the transatlantic alliance. From that experience, I am ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 13 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Op-Eds | Tags: Bridget Brink
Hello! Dobry den! My name is Bridget Brink and I am so humbled and excited to be the new U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia. Over my career as a diplomat, I’ve called Washington DC, Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Serbia home. Now, I am absolutely thrilled to work and live in your beautiful country in the heart of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Bridget Brink
“It is with a deep love of country and a family spirit of resilience and creativity that I am so humbled and excited to lead our talented team in Slovakia to advance our shared values and interests.” On August 20, 2019 Bridget A. Brink presented her letter of credence as President Donald J. Trump’s representative ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 20 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Bridget Brink
Ambassador Bridget A. Brink arrived in Slovakia on August 15, 2019. View her
Senate Confirmation Hearing Remarks and
Swearing- in Ceremony Remarks : Thank you, Under Secretary Hale, for your very kind remarks and for your presence today, which reflects the importance that the United States places on our relationship with the Slovak Republic. Dear Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, and Friends. Thank you for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bratislava | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Bridget Brink
