Slovaks living abroad

Stories about Slovaks living abroad, Slovak citizenship, Slovak regions that faced heavy emigration in the past, and the descendants of Slovak emigrants. These stories are brought to you thanks to the FALATH & PARTNERS law firm.

Slovak roots: an opportunity to get closer

Find out what draws Australian athletes to Šamorín.

Jennifer Shevock.

They were close, but pursuing Slovak citizenship has brought them closer

After Jennifer Shevock and her brother's initial success, even more of their family is interested.

Fico with his spokesperson Beatrice Szabóová in 2015.

Former Fico spokesperson appointed Slovak consul general in New York

Beatrice Szabóová to succeed Milan Vrbovský as head of Slovakia’s key consulate from August.

The iconic photo Lunch atop a Skyscraper. Slovak Gustáv Popovič is said to be first from the right.

Lunch atop a Skyscraper: How a Slovak emmigrant ended up in the iconic photo

Many countries claim to be the land of origin of the men in the picture.

Entrance to the Thermalpark in Dunajská Streda

Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers

“We could attract more visitors by following Hungary’s lead,” says Gabriel Somogyi, stressing the need to balance local charm with stronger marketing efforts.

X-bionic Sphere complex in Šamorín, southern Slovakia

Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been?

Near the Hungarian border, visitors can enjoy cycling, a variety of water adventures, and delicious pastries from a bakery with a long-standing tradition.

Alex Delvecchio
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Alex Delvecchio, Detroit captain and quiet star with Slovak roots, dies at 93

The durable centre grew up on cabbage rolls and pirohy in Ontario.

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My grandmother spoke in whispers. I thought she was a spy.

Decades later, my search to decode her silence led me to Slovakia — and to the truth.

Susan Marcinkus
Chair of the World Association of Slovaks Abroad, Vladimír Skalský

Slovak diaspora outraged by claims postal voting is not secure

Postal voting drew fire from a pro-government diaspora voice and SNS leader Danko, as opposition parties warned of a threat to democratic rights.

Participants at the “Slovakia is Europe” protest in Košice on Friday, 10 January 2025.

From Prague to Paris, Slovaks abroad unite to defend democracy

Informal “café” groups across Europe are challenging state narratives and raising their voices as fears grow over Slovakia’s authoritarian drift.

Letters and family photos dating from 1911- 1934

“Are you a citizen yet?”

I refresh a government page daily.

James Monroe Števko

Slovak roots: feeling the gravitational pull of Europe

Have a listen to the voice of a Slovak immigrant that America came to love.

Michael "Bryce" Bunner.

Caught by the gravitational pull of Europe, this American is rediscovering his Slovak roots

Michael "Bryce" Bunner is continuing the work his grandmother started.

Vietnamese authorities speak with a Slovak citizen accused of tampering with his e-visa.

Two Slovaks deported from US and Vietnam in separate incidents

ICE apprehends man in New York while Vietnam expels tourist over alleged visa fraud.

My husband Evan and I made what many would consider a crazy decision: we would move to Bratislava without ever having visited.

From Seattle to Bratislava: an American’s reverse migration story

How a YouTube video led to discovering my Slovak roots and making the journey my great-grandparents made in reverse.

Chandra Catron
Alois Havrilla
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From not knowing an English word to being a noted radio announcer in the US

In front of a microphone, Alois Havrilla would not stop talking, otherwise he was quiet.

The sightseeing boat Bohemia rests on the shore due to low water levels at the Domaša – Dobrá recreational area, photographed on 28 May 2025 in Kvakovce, Vranov nad Topľou district.

The boat is ready. The lake, less so.

While the Bohemia waits for deeper waters, visitors can explore hilltop castles, forest trails, and hidden frescoes in Slovakia’s overlooked northeast.

An open-air museum near the manor house in Humenné.

Where ruins whisper and gardens bloom: Discovering Humenné’s charm

Trade the city noise for cycling trails, manor house museums and views from crumbling castles in Slovakia’s lesser-known northeast.

“Bože môj”: In search of my Rusyn self

“We are Slovak!” my grandfather would yell. Emphatically, my father would bellow back, “We are Rusyn!” And so it went, until one of them gave up.

Karen Gernat Chorba
Denis and Zuzana Kuzl run a successful brewery in Porto, Portugal.

Slovak brewers win hearts in Porto with beer inspired by a childhood favourite

A pair of Slovak entrepreneurs have found success in Portugal.

Adam Novosad
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