Foreigners in Slovakia, page 2

News and features on living in Slovakia

Slovakia's Foreigners' Police HQ on Ružinovská Street in Bratislava.

Slovak MP criticises inaction on Foreigners’ Police system failures

Zuzana Števulová highlighted growing frustration with the Foreigners’ Police.

Marco Talia, the author of the article.

Rome to Bratislava: “Back to the future”

Making sense of the world as it is.

H. E. Safa Khaldi, ambassador of Palestine to Slovakia

Ambassador: 'Palestinian Slovaks are a priceless part of Slovak society'

An interview with Safa Khaldi, Ambassador of Palestine to Slovakia.

Progressive Slovakia MP Zuzana Števulová.

Support for Ukrainian refugees slashed as Slovakia tightens belt

Legislation pushed through without consultation will save €2 million but condemned as immoral by opposition MPs.

The Foreigners' Police office in Bratislava's Vajnory district.

'Truly unbelievable': How broken is the Foreigners' Police booking system?

Foreigners share their experiences and frustrations trying to navigate the online booking system.

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Coming out… again

Slovakia is not exactly known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ issues.

Thom Kolton
Hon Chong at his Funnylicious improv theatre in Bratislava

The secret ingredient for city growth? Foreigners, says this actor

Hon Chong on improv, community and the importance of collaboration.

Marco Talia, the author of the article.

Rome to Bratislava: one-way ticket?

It looks like everybody is on the move nowadays. But what do we know?

The Interior Ministry building in Bratislava.

Slovakia moves to fast-track immigration changes, citing EU deadline and economic risks

The ministry seeks urgent cabinet and parliament approval for amendments to immigration laws.

The path to Slovak citizenship is not without its obstacles.

Slovak descendants claim their EU passports

A new wave of descendants is reconnecting with their heritage, embracing Slovak identity, and securing European citizenship.

Labour Minister Erik Tomáš.

New rules slash 13th pensions for retirees without long Slovak work history

At least 10 years of work in Slovakia required to claim the full benefit.

Shogo Mashine poses with a copy of his book "Slovensko, nie Česko".

Slovakia, not Czechia: One man’s quest to teach Japan about his second home

Trading Tokyo for Bratislava, Shogo Mashine fell in love with a land filled with different kind of castles.

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FAQ: Buying and selling a property in Slovakia

The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to buying and selling real estate in Slovakia.

Michal Novotný, better known to the public as "Yaksha", hails from Martin, northern Slovakia.

A Slovak’s fight to honour his Vietnamese dad, a man who didn’t exist on paper

Michal Novotný, known as ‘Yaksha’, reflects on his roots, his rebellious father, and rediscovering his family in Vietnam.

Ivana Kohutková
Pro Relocation s.r.o. is a privately owned, independent relocation and immigration services provider in Slovakia and Poland.

Guiding global talent to Slovakia amidst growing labour shortages

ProRelo's immigration and relocation support.

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Mirna Khaleel Majeed Ayshoa Yousif Kaka.

Iraq or Slovakia? I feel bad that I don't fully belong to either

Mirna's happiest memory from Slovakia is the first time she saw snow.

Ivana Kohutková
Karin Sarkisjan is originally from Yerevan. She grew up in Armenia before moving to Slovakia.

Straddling two worlds, this Armenian artist feels like an alien who doesn’t belong anywhere

A composer and pianist reflects on her path from Armenia to Slovakia, where she has made her mark in theatre and world music.

Kristína Paholík Hamárová
Jörn Kaufhold moved to Slovakia in 2007.

A German who fell in love with Slovakia’s nature now shows its beauties to foreigners

Jörn Kaufhold originally planned to stay here for a year. Seventeen years on, he’s still here.

The car park below Devín Castle in Slovakia.

A Portuguese tourist enjoyed a visit to Bratislava’s Devín Castle – then he was attacked

Carlos Figueiredo says he had a good time in Bratislava, but he won’t be coming back.

American goalkeeper Luke Kleinpeter.
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US goalkeeper helped spark major upset in Slovak football

Reflecting on his two years in Slovakia, Luke Kleinpeter expresses no regrets about his move to Bratislava.

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