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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Slovak brewers win hearts in Porto with beer inspired by a childhood favourite
A pair of Slovak entrepreneurs have found success in Portugal.
Slovakia’s secret weapon is living abroad
Ireland proved that a diaspora isn’t just history — it’s a strategy. Slovakia should take note.
Slovak roots: claiming what you knew you had
Being caught in the middle is not easy, as the following story of Slovak American shows.
After years of straddling two worlds, this American is now reconnecting with his Slovak roots
Benjamin Demko is curious to try halušky as his grandmother had her own version.
The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
My family’s journey to reclaim our Slovak heritage.
From eight to thousands of runners. How Košice marathon rose to prominence
Summer Olympics served as inspiration.
The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
A short drive from Kúty, golfers will find a course set among sand dunes and quiet woodland.
Branč to the beach: Slovakia’s unexpected south-west
The Senica district offers quiet revelations, from curative waters to forgotten chapters of Jewish life.
Forget the 1997 Titanic movie. This is a real love story and a woman from Slovakia plays the main part
It all started with a commemorative medal.
Slovak roots: closing the loop
Visit the region full of cabbage and castles, with a synagogue next to Lidl.
He thought his family died in the Holocaust. Then a phone call changed everything.
A search for family led from old postcards to new relatives across continents.
Coming home to a place you’ve never been
When descendants of Slovak immigrants walk the same paths as their ancestors, they rediscover family, identity, and a sense of belonging.
Remembering the priest-scientist and pioneer of wireless communication
Jozef Murgaš was one of the Slovaks who made a name for himself in the US.
“Return not,” the ocean cried. But I returned for her
A granddaughter’s pilgrimage to Slovakia, fuelled by stories, slivovica and a love that never faded.
A café in an ice cellar, sand dunes and a flower shop at the border
Záhorie is a storybook waiting to be pedalled through.
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- New €11 million chairlift to be built in the High Tatras
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- Companies want more than just a perfect CV – they want character
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- News digest: Slovakia like Austria or Switzerland? Fico stirs the neutrality pot
- New nature trail opens in Bratislava’s Petržalka forest Photo
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- The next nuclear power plant in Slovakia may be built by Americans
- From not knowing an English word to being a noted radio announcer in the US Video
- Fico lashes out at EU plan to end Russian gas imports
- Bratislava, a blessing or a curse? Audio
- Last Week: From Uzbekistan, with love
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- A major transformation awaits recruitment agencies
- The boat is ready. The lake, less so. Photo
- How Bratislava’s elites are terrorising Slovakia – and themselves
- News digest: Slovakia like Austria or Switzerland? Fico stirs the neutrality pot
- Bratislava, a blessing or a curse? Audio
- Bratislava’s skyline is on course to change dramatically
- The boat is ready. The lake, less so. Photo
- How Bratislava’s elites are terrorising Slovakia – and themselves
- Slovakia ranks near bottom in EU prosperity. What went wrong?
- Weekend: Something for lovers of powerful machines Photo
- Last Week: From Uzbekistan, with love
- Rare brain-eating amoeba kills child in Slovakia
- From Seattle to Bratislava: an American’s reverse migration story
- News digest: Police attempted to detain ex-minister Naď – while he was abroad Photo
- Biting the hand that feeds us
- New €11 million chairlift to be built in the High Tatras
- The next nuclear power plant in Slovakia may be built by Americans
- Wish you were here: the lost spas of yesterday
- News digest: Slovakia like Austria or Switzerland? Fico stirs the neutrality pot
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