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
- Her mission is not just training employees. It is changing how they think
- News digest: Russian link suspected in bomb threats targeting Slovak schools Photo
- Scam alert for foreigners in Slovakia: “Digital Infrastructure Fee” letter is fake
- Harsh reality: How many young Slovaks live with parents?
- Teenager charged after stabbing incident in central Bratislava
- Slovakia ends November 17 public holiday amid fiscal pressures
- In Slovakia, speaking English still means earning more
- Slovakia’s new railway boss wants nicer Bratislava station, faster trains – and fewer staff
- Her mission is not just training employees. It is changing how they think
- In Slovakia, speaking English still means earning more
- Grape escape: Discover Rača’s wine tradition by bus this summer
- Scam alert for foreigners in Slovakia: “Digital Infrastructure Fee” letter is fake
- Teenager charged after stabbing incident in central Bratislava
- News digest: Contamination at Bratislava hospital sickened patients. But who’s to blame?
- Slovak hydrogen aircraft project aims for green revolution in the skies Photo
- Frequently asked questions: Working in Slovakia
- In Slovakia, speaking English still means earning more
- Her mission is not just training employees. It is changing how they think
- Grape escape: Discover Rača’s wine tradition by bus this summer
- Teenager charged after stabbing incident in central Bratislava
- Slovakia’s top IT employer to cut 150 jobs
- German drummer’s stage performance sparks questions about avoiding Slovak court
- News digest: Bratislava’s public transport overhaul as Petržalka tram opens Photo
- Frequently asked questions: Working in Slovakia
- Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers Photo
- Thousands of caravanners will come to Slovakia – and they might help its tourism sector
- In Slovakia, speaking English still means earning more
- Where AI saves the most time in HR processes
- Bratislava Airport to launch direct flights to Bucharest
- Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism Audio
- Slovakia’s top IT employer to cut 150 jobs
- Her mission is not just training employees. It is changing how they think
- News digest: Russian link suspected in bomb threats targeting Slovak schools Photo
- Harsh reality: How many young Slovaks live with parents?
- Scenic family rides: Explore the enchanting valleys of Veľká Fatra Photo
- Don’t get the wolf!
- Slovakia’s new railway boss wants nicer Bratislava station, faster trains – and fewer staff
- Slovak hydrogen aircraft project aims for green revolution in the skies Photo
- Scam alert for foreigners in Slovakia: “Digital Infrastructure Fee” letter is fake
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