Slovaks living abroad, page 5

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.

Traditional house in Nová Sedlica, Poloniny

Discover Poloniny, where Slovakia ends

Primeval forests, bison, and dark skies are all found in the national park.

The Lechans revived traditional crafts in Topoľa, Snina District, to attract more visitors to the region in eastern Slovakia.
The iconic WW2 photograph taken in February 23, 1945 on Mount Suribachi. Michael Strank is barely visible between the second and third soldier from left.

From small Slovak village to Mount Suribachi on iconic WW2 photo

The fact that a Slovak native was among the men raising the US flag on Iwo Jima was not known until 2008.

Jaroslav Valent
Robbie Harris.

Spurred by his Slovak ancestor and war hero, Briton looks for citizenship

Slovak RAF airman Pavol Pukančík is Robbie Harris' great-grandfather.

A young Slovak woman at Ellis Island in 1905.

Slovaks were told about golden American streets, but the real America was a different story

Thousands of Slovaks emigrated in the latter half of the 19th century.

After leaving Vyšné Nemecké, there is only a Slovak-Ukrainian border.

On the Slovak-Ukrainian border, an American feels pessimism but also sees potential

Instead of new jobs and a motorway, the Sobrance district has seen brain drain. Still, some have decided to come home.

A lookout platform above the former quarry near Beňatina

Hidden gems in the east: Smuggling museum, 'Croatian' lake, and guitar heaven

Slovak regions near the Ukrainian border are a nice surprise for visitors.

Family tree of Andy Warhol, Michal Rázus is on the left.

How to start Slovak family history research

Ancestry search is a demanding job, says Michal Rázus.

Three young women in German costumes with flowers from the vicinity of Veľká Lomnica in a photo by German professor Alfred Grosz.

Why once culturally rich Spiš region is now underdeveloped

Many Slovaks do not know this part of their history.

Peter Getting
Interior Ministry.

No need to reside in Slovakia. Foreigners with Slovak roots have had easier access to citizenship for two years

Residence permit, certificate of Slovak Living Abroad and state citizenship can be requested at embassies.

Emil Parizek with the old trunk that started the adventure.
Monika Maruňáková
The government's public finance consolidation package was approved in parliament on December 19, 2023.

From citizenship fee to taxes. People will pay more and work on Constitution Day from 2024

MPs approve the government's €1.5 billion consolidation package.

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Eva Lilly.

Slovak scientist who helps defend Earth against asteroids: I was worried several times about our fate

Eva Lilly about how humanity would approach a potential Earth-asteroid collision.

Soňa Jánošová
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In America, we are all still Czechoslovaks

When politics and history collide, the result can be… well, confusing.

Ivana Brezinská with her books.

The Slovak mother helping children in America read Slovak books

Ivana Brezinská’s unique library has inspired a similar project in Canada.

The Na Slovensku Aj Po Anglicky podcast with support from fjúžn is starting Season 2 with a two-part episode.
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Why do foreigners want to become Slovak?

James Stevko and Richard Swales share their experience.

German journalist Katrin Litschko.

A German from Bratislava who loves her working ‘mischung’

Katrin Litschko runs a magazine, produces TV reports and organises exhibitions – but she also makes time to swim in the Danube and go climbing.

Vlado Lackovič studies international affairs in Boston.

From Nitra to the Big Apple and back – why one Slovak wants to come home and help his country

Despite almost 19 years in the USA, Vlado Lackovič says his homeland’s fate is important to him.

Owen Patrick Fernandes (R) as a guest on the Trochu Inak s Adelou television programme in April 2019.

‘Slovaks are mostly complainers.’ The Indian life coach who wants to see Slovakia thrive

Owen Patrick Fernandes – from tough life in India to life coaching in Slovakia via a life-changing road accident.

James Monroe Števko

From photo album to citizenship application: One man’s search for his Slovak roots

Chance for descendants to become Slovak made easier after law change last year.

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