List of author's articles
When America shut out Slovaks, Argentina welcomed them
When the U.S. closed its doors in 1924, thousands of Slovaks sought opportunity in South America. Their descendants are still finding their way back to Europe.
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.
- Slovak descendants claim their EU passports
- When America shut out Slovaks, Argentina welcomed them
- 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
- Kofola craze bubbles up in Asia thanks to determined content creators
- Brezno: a hidden alpine gem poised to become the ‘Slovak Semmering’ Photo
- Things to do in Brezno: mountains, trails and a town on the rise Photo
- Wizz Air’s biggest-ever Slovak expansion takes off
- Nine years in Slovakia: Why I stayed Audio
- News digest: Former prime minister is plotting a “coup”
- Russia’s Bratchikov leaves, another Kremlin propagandist arrives
- Slovak scientists help discover new fungi species in Europe, North America Photo
- Wizz Air’s biggest-ever Slovak expansion takes off
- Brezno: a hidden alpine gem poised to become the ‘Slovak Semmering’ Photo
- Kofola craze bubbles up in Asia thanks to determined content creators
- Things to do in Brezno: mountains, trails and a town on the rise Photo
- News digest: Former prime minister is plotting a “coup”
- Nine years in Slovakia: Why I stayed Audio
- News digest: Move over, politicians — US stars just sold Slovakia better Video
- PM Fico’s party expelled from Europe’s socialists after long rift
- Wizz Air’s biggest-ever Slovak expansion takes off
- Brezno: a hidden alpine gem poised to become the ‘Slovak Semmering’ Photo
- News digest: Move over, politicians — US stars just sold Slovakia better Video
- Things to do in Brezno: mountains, trails and a town on the rise Photo
- Kofola craze bubbles up in Asia thanks to determined content creators
- News digest: Backlash abroad, backlash at home
- Slovak scientists help discover new fungi species in Europe, North America Photo
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Wizz Air’s biggest-ever Slovak expansion takes off
- Dozens injured in train crash in southeastern Slovakia Photo
- From potato peels to a patent – how Slovak scientists are using kitchen waste to help make sensors Photo
- Brezno: a hidden alpine gem poised to become the ‘Slovak Semmering’ Photo
- News digest: Move over, politicians — US stars just sold Slovakia better Video
- Unexpected journey leads Slovak curator to Vienna’s Belvedere Palace
- Things to do in Brezno: mountains, trails and a town on the rise Photo
- Kofola craze bubbles up in Asia thanks to determined content creators
- News digest: Former prime minister is plotting a “coup”
- Nine years in Slovakia: Why I stayed Audio
- Russia’s Bratchikov leaves, another Kremlin propagandist arrives
- Fico and Svyrydenko toast to ‘just peace’ in Ukraine during Slovak–Ukrainian talks
- PM Fico’s party expelled from Europe’s socialists after long rift
- Slovak man jailed for pushing German tourist off Brno castle wall files complaint
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