Foreigners in Slovakia, page 21

News and features on living in Slovakia

Ayman Saad

People in Egypt might like Slovak short stories

A participant of the summer Slovak language school talks about his interest in Slovak literature, in the country itself, and the challenges of translating.

A bust of William Shakespeare which sits above the famous British playwright's grave at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

Shakespeare still resonates here

Also Slovakia commemorated the 400 anniversary of the playwright's death.

A spa is a place where nations can meet.

Piešťany still draws, welcomes foreigners

Frequent Middle East visitors make spa town one of Slovakia's most multicultural places, and incidents are few and far between.

Law enforcement is one of the main problems in the Slovak business environment.

Rule of law remains problematic

Belgian and Dutch firms talk about advantages of doing business in Slovakia, the problems they see in Slovak business environment, and factors that affect Belgian and Dutch companies to launch a business in Slovakia.

Trnava, St Nicolas' Basilica.

Human Rights League to start helping foreigners in Trnava

Following on the heels of Slovakia’s two major metropolises – Bratislava and Košice – the Human Rights League will be offering free-of-charge legal counselling for foreigners in Trnava as well.

Didier Reynders

Belgian investors are looking for opportunities

Benefits of freight railway line between Slovakia and Belgium are yet to be seen.

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Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands met with Slovak President Andrej Kiska.

Back to normal, with fresh ambitions

Over the course of six months the tension at the start of the presidency has become daily routine.

The newly-reconstructed Old Bridge offers excellent possibilities for cycling.

Urban cycling is moving ahead

The Netherlands offers experience in developing cycling potential.

Students of Studia Academica Slovaca arrive to the ceremonial opening of the 52nd edition of the summer school.
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Oldest Slovak language summer school starts

Since beginning in 1965, the courses have produced 6,000 graduates. This year, there are 157 enrolled from 33 countries,

Czechs are the most prosecuted foreigners in Slovakia

Foreigners mostly commit less serious crimes.

Austrian firms see several drawbacks in the Slovak business environment.

Austrian firms praise Slovak productivity

But state still needs more transparency.

Austrian Ambassador Helfried Carl.

Partnership stays strong in turbulent times

In today’s spectacularly changing world, two years can almost amount to an eternity.

Nitra Castle crowns a hill above the city centre.

World Esperanto congress starts in Nitra

The Esperanto congress has even made it onto a postage stamp.

Foreigners have to register with the Allien Police in Slovakia, illustrative stock photo.

Number of foreigners working in Slovakia exceeded 30,000

There were 30,200 foreigners working in Slovakia at the end of the first half of this year, the data of the Central Labour, Family and Social Affairs Office shows.

Jake Slegers

AmCham head: Nord Stream 2 could damage Slovak economy

The American Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia was one of the initiators of the Rule of Law Initiative and while its initiators see some progress in terms of transparency and predictability of the legislative process.

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The US Embassy is often criticised for its fence.

Rent conditions change

The security fence surrounding the US Embassy in downtown Bratislava will not disappear for at least another three years.

Liam Wasley

This is the moment to get TTIP done this year

Negotiations over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) are about to be wrapped up, still during the Slovak EU Council presidency.

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How challenging can kissing with Slovaks be?

A video interview with foreigners living in Slovakia.

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Ireland’s vote for equality remains a source of pride

Coverage of the first weddings of same-sex couples in Ireland has shown how important it is for couples to finally have their relationships recognised as equal by our society and protected by the Constitution.

Recognising culture via food

A Restaurant Day event in Kunsthalle was aimed at shifting attitudes towards refugees.

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