Slovaks living abroad, page 3

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.

Renaissance mansion in Markušovce

Welcome to the "Tuscany of the East"

Set out on a trip to the Spiš region, full of mansions and hidden gems.

November 2024 is when Nicholas received his Slovak passport.

Patience brings roses: My path to Slovak citizenship

100 years later, a great-grandson’s return to the old country.

Nicholas Rando

Slovak roots: daring to make a life for oneself

Defection of Šťastný brothers is the stuff of Hollywood movies.

Tom, Šárka and their two boys in Switzerland.

The Czech-American family that has found traditions and roots in Slovakia

The Posey family is on the move, experiencing the world out there.

An archive image of Šťastný brothers; from left Marian, Peter and Anton.

Defection of Šťastný brothers is the stuff of Hollywood movie

Playing for Quebec Nordiques, Peter, Anton and Marián formed a feared trio on ice.

I am honored to share what I know about my ancestors, people whom I loved and that I am proud for their boldness, their tenacity, their many skills and talents, and their great ability to survive, writes Slovak American Angela Meady.

“I feel fortunate to be a female in a lineage of strong Slovak women.”

Angela Meady often think about her grandmother and great-grandmother who did not accept barriers to their goals.

Angela Meady
The path to Slovak citizenship is not without its obstacles.

Slovak descendants claim their EU passports

A new wave of descendants is reconnecting with their heritage, embracing Slovak identity, and securing European citizenship.

Slovak surnames.

Slovakia’s top surnames and what they mean

The origins and meanings of Slovak surnames.

Ždiarsky Dom museum in Ždiar.

Belianske Tatry: Why this overlooked mountain range is worth the visit

One of the valleys is full of amazing attractions.

Trail signs in the High Tatras.

Slovak Tatra villages seek greater autonomy to boost tourism

The Polish side of the Tatras is developing more dynamically.

MaryJo Kacvinsky.

The Slovak-American who wants to learn to properly pronounce soft ‘l’ in Slovak

MaryJo Kacvinsky hails from the small Slovak community of Moquah in Wisconsin.

Slovak Roots: honouring one's ancestors

Remembering the first NHL player with Slovak roots and his lasting legacy.

Stan Mikita arriving at regular meeting with Chicago Blackhawks fans, July 26, 2013.
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Hockey legend with Slovak roots started playing without knowing any English

Stan Mikita went from most penalised player to winning trophy for sportsmanship.

Michal Valko.

Slovak AI expert poached by Zuckerberg for Meta

Michal Valko reveals machine-learning endgame.

“Pavol arrived at Ellis Island with one American quarter in his pocket. He used it to buy his first meal in America; a bunch of bananas, which he had heard of, but had never tried before.”

Return of a lost Slovak daughter

Sometimes, the place you long for isn’t quite home after all.

Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
A waterfall in Vyšné Ružbachy Spa park.

Sip, savour, and soak: a tour of Stará Ľubovňa’s distilling and spa culture

You can cycle and raft along the Dunajec, a river that borders Poland.

A view from Stará Ľubovňa Castle.
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Iowa.

Slovak artist’s immigrant figurines debut in Iowa’s new clock tower

The Orloj dedication coincides with the 100th anniversary of U.S. legislation that severely restricted immigration from Central and Eastern Europe.

Mark Dillon

Slovak Roots: cooking and baking is what ties them to their roots

Did you know that Slovakia has Death Valley too?

Spider-Man.

Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko had Slovak roots, made bobaľky for nephews and nieces

The American artist also created Doctor Strange, contributed to Iron Man.

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