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Friends of Slovakia’s Board Member Cecilia Rokusek Recognized for her Excellent Work by the Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs Miroslav Wlachovský
On her 70th birthday, Friends of Slovakia’s Board Member Cecilia Rokusek, President and CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, IA, was recognized for her excellent work and personal dedication, including as the Honorary Consul in Florida, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Wlachovský on June 27, […]
28
Jun
2023
By Friends of Slovakia
Anniversary
Discussion On Snap Parliamentary Elections in Slovakia
Friends of Slovakia hosted an invitation-only discussion with Doc. Michal Vašečka, PhD. and Rasťo Kužel, independent analysts from Slovakia, on the snap parliamentary elections scheduled in Slovakia on September 30, 2023. They discussed the latest developments in domestic politics, possible scenarios for a new coalition government, impact on Transatlantic relations, and how foreign interference plays […]
21
Jun
2023
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
30 Years of Slovak Civil Society
In partnership with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington, D.C., and the Slovak American Society of Washington, D.C. (SASW), Friends of Slovakia hosted the fourth event in Slovakia@30 Series, a conversation on “30 Years of Slovak Civil Society” with Zuzana Wienk. Zuzana Wienk is an accomplished former journalist and current affairs writer, as […]
13
Apr
2023
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
30 Years of Slovak Economy
An online conversation with Ivan Mikloš on the myths and facts about the Slovak economy, the first years of transformation and reforms following the fall of communism, and what the future holds for the country, given the war on its borders and global economic trends.
16
Mar
2023
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
30 Years of Slovak Domestic Policy
In partnership with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington, D.C., and the Slovak American Society of Washington, D.C. (SASW), Friends of Slovakia hosted the second event in Slovakia@30 Series, a conversation on “30 Years of Slovak Domestic Politics” with Dr. Kevin Deegan-Krause, Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University. Kevin Deegan-Krause is the […]
23
Feb
2023
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
30 Years of Slovak Foreign Policy
An exclusive discussion with Ambassador Radovan Javorčík reflecting on Slovak foreign policy over the past 30 years.
18
Jan
2023
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
Celebrating 30 Years of Independent Slovakia 1993 – 2023
“Slovakia @ 30” Slovakia@30 is a collaboration between Friends of Slovakia and the Slovak-American Society of Washington, DC (SASW) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Slovak independence in 2023. Related posts and events:
15
Jan
2023
By Thomas W. Skladony
webinar
Miloslav Stašek
Miloslav Stašek, current Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, delivered the 2022 Czech and Slovak Freedom Lecture on November 15, 2022 at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center in Washington, DC. Ambassador Stašek discussed the current conflict in Ukraine and its devastating impact on peace and stability in Europe and beyond.
15
Nov
2022
By Friends of Slovakia
webinar
Film Screening of The Killing of a Journalist Held In Washington D.C.
On Sunday, October 16th, members of the FOS Board and others from the Slovak American community attended the U.S. premiere screening of the documentary film, The Killing of a Journalist. The documentary was a part of DOUBLE EXPOSURE, the United States’ first and only film festival dedicated to the intersection between investigative reporting and visual storytelling. It […]
16
Oct
2022
By Friends of Slovakia
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Friends of Slovakia News Digest
- Ukraine promises to withdraw lawsuit against Slovakia, says Agriculture Ministryby Compiled by Spectator staff on September 21, 2023 at 5:38 pm
Ukraine’s lawsuit action outraged Slovak politicians earlier on.
- 2024 BMW X5 M Wildberry Metallic Is A Striking Super SUVby Adrian Padeanu on September 21, 2023 at 5:38 pm
In the few months that have passed since BMW unveiled the 2024 X5 M, we’ve already seen our fair […]
- Slovakia might face post-election stalemate, poll showsby Compiled by Spectator staff on September 21, 2023 at 5:38 pm
Hlas is said to decide the future of the next government.
- Ukraine and Slovakia reach deal on grain as Brussels threatens legal action against unilateral banson September 21, 2023 at 5:38 pm
Kyiv and Bratislava on Thursday struck a preliminary deal to resolve the ongoing dispute over […]
- CAIZcoin Introduces In The CryptoSphere The First Blockchain Ecosystem based on Islamic Financial Principlesby Guest User on September 21, 2023 at 5:38 pm
Bratislava, Date- CAIZ, a leading fintech company based in the European Union since 2020, has […]
- The little-known European ski resort with accommodation for £23 per night – & cheap lift passesby Hope Brotherton on September 21, 2023 at 5:38 pm
A LESSER-KNOWN ski resort in Slovakia is becoming popular online thanks to its low prices. Every […]