Zuzana Palovic
Zuzana Palovic

Born in communist Czechoslovakia, Zuzana Palovic’s family fled the regime to Canada, where she was raised and educated. Despite living far from her homeland, Zuzana remained deeply connected to her roots and Slovak heritage. She earned an NCAA Division 1 tennis scholarship to the United States and completed her Master of Science in the Netherlands. However, her passion for Slovakia ultimately led her to pursue a prestigious PhD in Slovak Migration from the United Kingdom. In 2018, Zuzana founded Global Slovakia. Through this initiative, she aims to bridge cultural divides and elevate Slovakia’s presence on the global stage. Zuzana is the author and co-author of five books and a key figure behind the change in the Slovak Citizenship Act, making Slovak citizenship accessible to descendants worldwide.

List of author's articles

Zuzana Palovic speaking with Michael Mojher from California about his eligibility for Slovak citizenship. Global Slovakia offers free daily consultations to Slovak descendants eager to reconnect with their heritage and reclaim their European passport.

Reclaiming your birthright

You may be eligible for an EU passport and not even know it.

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.

Bratislava.

American Dream found in Slovakia?

It is amazing how much attitudes can change in just a few decades.

Zuzana Palovic

Blog: The deceiving paradox of far-right politics

No Slav can stand with Hitler, writes NGO founder and author Zuzana Palovic.

Peter Hodal

Blog: We do not need to reinvent the wheel

Sometimes, all it takes is somebody with a vision, says Slovak lawyer Peter Hodal.

Martin Kahanec

Blog: Nobody wants a savior

Your primary (or inner) motivation should be to help, not necessarily to be appreciated, says Martin Kahanec.

Martin Luteran

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.

Iva Simkova

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.

Jan Tkac

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.

Vladimira Briestenska

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.

Pavol Sovis

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.

Marian Polak

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.

Jozef Palenik

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.

Peter Irikovsky

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.

Jana and Samo Stefanec

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.

Zuzana Krnacova

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.

Michal Mesko

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.

Diana Fabianova

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.

Sandra Stasselova

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.

Andrej Krupa

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.

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