List of author's articles
Reclaiming your birthright
You may be eligible for an EU passport and not even know it.
Slovak descendants claim their EU passports
A new wave of descendants is reconnecting with their heritage, embracing Slovak identity, and securing European citizenship.
American Dream found in Slovakia?
It is amazing how much attitudes can change in just a few decades.
Blog: The deceiving paradox of far-right politics
No Slav can stand with Hitler, writes NGO founder and author Zuzana Palovic.
Blog: We do not need to reinvent the wheel
Sometimes, all it takes is somebody with a vision, says Slovak lawyer Peter Hodal.
Blog: Nobody wants a savior
Your primary (or inner) motivation should be to help, not necessarily to be appreciated, says Martin Kahanec.
Blog: Life abroad taught me that it’s okay to dream
Martin Luteran, the founder and rector of the Collegium of Anton Neuwirth, was inspired abroad to catalyse a change in Slovak social norms.
Blog: Abroad, I discovered something inside of me
After cleaning toilets and picking flowers in The Netherlands, Iva Simkova learned the value of perseverance and self-confidence.
Blog: At home, I can do everything I did in Oxford
''Scientist of the Year in Slovakia'' Jan Tkac used his working experience abroad to promote and improve science in Slovakia.
Blog: In Denmark, challenge was my daily bread
Timber founder Vladimira Briestenska says studying and working abroad forces you to face yourself and appreciate what you’ve got.
Blog: The international world requires an international mindset
Slovak Pavol Sovis, whose startup became the biggest coworking centre in Slovakia, says we should work hard to match the attitude of international entrepreneurs.
Blog: Tea house owner can anticipate what's to come after working abroad
Marian Polak spent four years looking at Excel sheets all day before opening a tea house, inspired by his time in Dublin, in Slovakia.
Blog: Cinematographer experienced a post-communist catharsis abroad
After growing up among people persecuted for their excellence, Jozef Palenik found the courage to pursue his ultimate passion in England.
Blog: A small country like Slovakia can enable big change
Peter Irikovsky, the well-travelled CEO of Exponea, insists Slovakia is a flexible and optimistic nation.
Blog: If there is joy in what you do, there will always be magic
Well-travelled siblings Jana and Samo Stefanec formed an electronic music duo to share their joy for music with others.
Blog: Slovak art therapist's passion grew while living in poverty abroad
Zuzana Krnacova was both tested and inspired while working a below-average job in the UK.
Blog: Slovakia needs the next big thing, says bookstore CEO
Michal Mesko of Martinus was inspired to create a global product after gaining an international perspective in London.
Blog: Slovak filmmaker: It's not about the money, but patriotism
After growing up under Communism, Slovak Diana Fabianova found freedom of expression in France and Spain and directed a documentary on menstruation.
Blog: Civic ownership is a good thing, says NGO founder
Time abroad taught Slovak Sandra Stasselova that change is more than an opportunity - it's a responsibility.
Blog: Slovak author wants to be the embodiment of happiness
Andrej Krupa, author of ‘Hlava 20, is using his experience abroad to spread positivity in Slovakia.
- Slovak descendants claim their EU passports
- American Dream found in Slovakia?
- Blog: Slovakia needs a positive culture of role models
- Blog: Bistro owner rediscovered his love for Slovakia abroad
- Blog: A small country like Slovakia can enable big change
- Blog: Slovak traveller discovered a new career path in Denmark
- Blog: Tea house owner can anticipate what's to come after working abroad
- News digest: Fico wants Europe to take lessons from Uzbekistan Photo
- Foreigners’ Police promise faster bookings and new service desks starting Monday
- Where ruins whisper and gardens bloom: Discovering Humenné’s charm Photo
- Brussels joins criticism of Slovakia’s transaction tax over competitiveness fears
- Call grows for return of marble bust taken from Levoča
- Igniting social entrepreneurship in Slovakia, Swiss Re-style
- Last Week: Of hired assassins, fake guesthouses and hybrid operations
- How to spend 48 hours in Bratislava
- Foreigners’ Police promise faster bookings and new service desks starting Monday
- News digest: Fico wants Europe to take lessons from Uzbekistan Photo
- “Bože môj”: In search of my Rusyn self
- Last Week: Of hired assassins, fake guesthouses and hybrid operations
- Young Slovak’s breakthrough wins him grand prize at world science competition
- Brussels joins criticism of Slovakia’s transaction tax over competitiveness fears
- How to spend 48 hours in Bratislava
- Bratislava switches to warmer street lighting in response to public criticism
- “Bože môj”: In search of my Rusyn self
- Last Week: Of hired assassins, fake guesthouses and hybrid operations
- Foreigners’ Police promise faster bookings and new service desks starting Monday
- Bratislava switches to warmer street lighting in response to public criticism
- How to spend 48 hours in Bratislava
- Young Slovak’s breakthrough wins him grand prize at world science competition
- News digest: Fico wants Europe to take lessons from Uzbekistan Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- “Bože môj”: In search of my Rusyn self
- Last Week: Of hired assassins, fake guesthouses and hybrid operations
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Making a fortune off pilgrims
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- How to spend 48 hours in Bratislava
- The hidden costs of Slovakia’s complicated tax system
- No laughing matter: Slovakia’s top comedians kicked out of state-run venue
- Igniting social entrepreneurship in Slovakia, Swiss Re-style
- Where ruins whisper and gardens bloom: Discovering Humenné’s charm Photo
- News digest: Fico wants Europe to take lessons from Uzbekistan Photo
- Brussels joins criticism of Slovakia’s transaction tax over competitiveness fears
- Call grows for return of marble bust taken from Levoča
- Foreigners’ Police promise faster bookings and new service desks starting Monday
- Last Week: Of hired assassins, fake guesthouses and hybrid operations
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