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: on keeping the heritage in the family
Learn how the Slovak emigrants created their first communities in the US.
How I met my motherland
After traveling to more than 100 countries, I’m applying for citizenship in one I’ve never visited: the homeland of my ancestors.
Going through the process of getting Slovak citizenship helped me learn, says Slovak American
Mary Knight on the importance to keep the heritage in the family.
‘They carried Slovakia in their hearts’: US donor funds statue to emigrants in northern Slovakia
Thomas Klimek Ward returns to his ancestral village with a lasting gift of remembrance.
The Irish don’t mourn their emigrants. Neither should we.
Slovakia can learn from Ireland’s example: diaspora is not absence, but presence.
How Slovak immigrants to America created a community for themselves
Pennsylvania became the actual centre of American Slovaks.
When America built Slovakia
Remittances from Slovak emigrants reshaped villages, bought land and funded schools. Today, their descendants could help the country confront its brain drain.
Exploring Nové Zámky: A town bombed by Americans, yet devoid of the castles it is named for
This southern Slovak town offers visitors a mix of museums, sacred sites and quiet green spaces.
At Slovakia’s edge, a region of surprises
In Nové Zámky, oil drilling uncovers thermal waters, cycle paths cross into Hungary, and winemakers stake on organic vintages — a mosaic of discoveries.
I discovered the hero my grandfather was, in an old box of clippings
I knew him only as family. In the archives, I met the wrestler, rescuer and fighter who shaped our history.
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.
Slovak roots: coming full circle
The Slovak Spectator celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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.
FAQ: Non-EU citizens - dealing with immigration authorities
The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to dealing with immigration authorities, in this case with the Foreign Police.
Slovaks abroad build civic spaces to stay politically engaged
"We still care" says expats in Prague, London, Krakow and elsewhere who want to maintain links and participate in Slovak public life.
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.
National lacrosse team digs deep into heritage to post best ever result
Sport has come a long way in two decades, says coach.
A fortress town on the Danube hopes tourism will bring it back to life
Once shaped by empire and occupation, Komárno is betting on spas, cycling trails and cross-border charm to forge a new future.
Should you visit Komárno’s Courtyard of Europe? Probably not. Try this instead.
Built to celebrate Europe, this quirky square is now mostly empty – but Komárno’s old town, full of charm and great food, is just steps away.
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- Bratislava prepares to shine as Diwali brings the Festival of Lights to the Old Market Hall Photo
- High Tatras named Europe’s best hidden gem Photo
- From controversy to contract: New anthem composer joins Defence Ministry
- See Slovakia’s first robot-built home rise, brick by brick
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- We are all Americans now
- See Slovakia’s first robot-built home rise, brick by brick
- Last Week: Things fall apart, but Fico feels emboldened
- Trenčín’s big moment: Can Slovakia’s castle city assume Europe’s cultural crown?
- Who really pushed Slovakia into debt? Fico and Pellegrini lit the fuse.
- The myth of cheap Russian gas: How come Slovaks pay so much more than Czechs?
- Russian discount chain to launch in Slovakia
- How I met my motherland
- We are all Americans now
- Who really pushed Slovakia into debt? Fico and Pellegrini lit the fuse.
- See Slovakia’s first robot-built home rise, brick by brick
- How I met my motherland
- Russian discount chain to launch in Slovakia
- They sold their flat in Switzerland and moved to eastern Slovakia. Why? Photo
- Profits under pressure: Slovakia’s top family businesses in 2024
- The myth of cheap Russian gas: How come Slovaks pay so much more than Czechs?
- We are all Americans now
- How I met my motherland
- Who really pushed Slovakia into debt? Fico and Pellegrini lit the fuse.
- Russian discount chain to launch in Slovakia
- See Slovakia’s first robot-built home rise, brick by brick
- Piargy Mine: Kremnica’s German heritage
- They sold their flat in Switzerland and moved to eastern Slovakia. Why? Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- News digest: Era of Czech lecturing is over, Fico comments on elections Photo
- Bratislava prepares to shine as Diwali brings the Festival of Lights to the Old Market Hall Photo
- From controversy to contract: New anthem composer joins Defence Ministry
- After November 17 lost its public holiday status, schools face dilemma
- High Tatras named Europe’s best hidden gem Photo
- From crocodiles to satire: Discover the first Slovak novel in its first translation Photo
- Which family business grew most in 2024?
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