Foreigners in Slovakia
News and features on living in Slovakia
From Venezuela to Bardejov: Darwin González chases his football dream
South Americans are a fixture in Slovakia’s lower leagues. For Venezuelan midfielder González, Partizán Bardejov opened the door to Europe.
FAQ: State citizenship of the Slovak Republic
The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to acquiring and losing Slovak state citizenship.
More than a border town: How Lučenec changed my life
The offer of a teaching job in southern Slovakia would prove to be an invitation for an adventure that ultimately made Slovakia my home.
It was not her grandparents’ choice to go to the US, but she made her own and came
Slovak American Sara Holmes now lives in Bratislava.
Two American tourists rushed to hospital after ‘boozing too hard’, Slovak police say
The pair, aged 27 and 48, were found unconscious on a pavement in Nitra.
A car park rises. An Italian’s business is on the line.
For 17 years, Renato Lamanna has run Primo Amore in Bratislava. Now, construction barriers threaten his trade – and other businesses too.
We were here to watch, be neutral, even in restaurant reviews, says The Slovak Spectator founder
The English newspaper about Slovakia celebrates its 30th anniversary.
When America shut out Slovaks, Argentina welcomed them
When the U.S. closed its doors in 1924, thousands of Slovaks sought opportunity in South America. Their descendants are still finding their way back to Europe.
Colombian striker shines in Slovak village league
Footballer has found everything he expected in Gerlachov below the High Tatras.
Two foreigners drown in river while swimming near Trnava
Pair of Indian nationals lost their lives after getting into difficulties in the river Váh on Saturday evening.
No need to queue at Foreigners’ Police for BOK activation
Police remind residents they can use district police and client centres instead.
FAQ: What foreigners ask before relocating to Slovakia?
Finding a new home in Slovakia.
Italian students’ late-night bash shut down by police
Officers step in after complaint about Italian students’ gathering – and win praise from sleepless neighbour.
Slovakia introduces two-tier booking system for Foreigners’ Police appointments
Government aims to curb abuse of online reservations by separating authorised and unauthorised users.
Filling the English-language gap on Slovak literature
What Slovak-born US professor Katarina Gephardt finds refreshing about Slovak literature is “that you never know what you’re going to get when you open a book”.
News digest: Foreigners in, Slovaks out?
Former MP’s scootergate gets her banned from Bolt, Spain and Georgia send new envoys, and erotic gadgets surge in Slovak e-commerce.
Scam alert for foreigners in Slovakia: “Digital Infrastructure Fee” letter is fake
Fake payment letters are appearing in Slovak mailboxes.
Frequently asked questions: Working in Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator offers the basic information a foreigner needs to know about employment relations in Slovakia.
Hiring is easy. Integration is where Slovak firms fall short
As migrant numbers rise, Grafton warns that companies ignoring integration risk conflict and high turnover.
Foreign workers fill record number of jobs, but fewer are highly skilled
The broader labour market showed signs of stagnation in May.
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