Foreigners in Slovakia, page 7

News and features on living in Slovakia

The need for more high-skilled workers is particularly acute in Slovakia's health care, IT, and manufacturing sectors.

Refugees struggling with work options despite new law

Jobs should be offered to Ukrainians at refugee centres, says expert.

The new assistance centre opened in downtown Bratislava.

New large-capacity centre for Ukrainian refugees opens in Bratislava

The centre will be open 24/7 and provide complete assistance to refugees.

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More than 30,000 jobs available for foreigners

Labour Ministry expects vacancies to grow in coming months.

Foreigners' Police in Bratislava

Foreigners' Police gradually open to all foreigners again

Agenda that can be addressed at the departments is limited, police promises they will expand it.

The information point at the Main Railway Station in Bratislava.

Foreigners’ Police to expand their capacities to help refugees from Ukraine

They are not dealing with the agenda of other foreigners living or coming to Slovakia for now.

People fleeing war in Ukraine at the border crossing in Vyšné Nemecké, eastern Slovakia.

Foreigners’ Police branches will remain open only to foreigners from Ukraine

The police react to tens of thousands of refugees crossing the Slovak border.

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Municipalities hardly know how to talk to foreigners. Nitra is an exception

Municipalities have a big potential to help foreigners integrate.

Divín Castle in the Lučenec district on February 23, 2022.

Weekend: Follow in the footsteps of Piešťany's famous phantom

We're highlighting an unusual walking tour in Piešťany and a timeless Slovak specialty this week.

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Slovak universities are attracting more foreign students

Universities are promoting themselves abroad, but there is still work to be done.

What does one eighteen-year-old Slovak have in common with Tom Holland?

Up-and-coming artist Nina Kohout's experience in music and the industry runs deep.

Many children struggle with increased anxiety, friendship issues or behaviour problems as they re-adjust to life after Covid-19.

Foreigners' children often not welcome in Slovak schools

Their number has increased five times in the past ten years and schools are woefully unprepared.

Vaccination centre

Covid jabs abroad no longer a problem

People vaccinated in foreign country can now get further doses in Slovakia.

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Number of working foreigners dropped in December

The number of citizens of other states working in Slovakia decreased by 824 in the y-o-y comparison.

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International schools welcome both expats and Slovaks

Interested in sending your child to an international school? Here is a guide.

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Video

Foreigners exposed to hate crimes can now seek help through new accredited service

The service is run by the Human Rights League organisation.

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Almost 3 percent of Slovakia’s population are foreigners

Nearly 153,000 foreign nationals are currently living in the country.

Audio

Šťastné a veselé Vianoce! 'Tis the season

Listen as five foreigners explore the holiday season in this podcast special.

Rana Hashemi has lived in Slovakia for six years.

Elegant metalhead from Iran: People forget freedom when they moan about life in Slovakia

As a teenager, Rana Hashemi was arrested for going to a concert. While sitting in a cell, she decided to leave Iran.

Peter Getting

Social café gives eight women from five countries the opportunity to master their skills

Mareena has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support their idea.

Postcard and a moka pot

Moka pot and tomatoes. How to be an Italian in Slovakia

The most frequently asked question they have to answer is: Why on Earth would anyone choose Slovakia over Italy?

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