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Friends of Slovakia Brings Slovak Photographer’s Compelling Refugee Story to the US

Just three days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, Jana Rajcová, a Bratislava-based photographer, felt compelled to use her documentary photography skills to make a difference. FOS is sponsoring the project’s first solo US exhibition at the National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids. The exhibit opens on September 19, 2024 and will run through January 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Rajcová’s journey as she brings her perspective on Ukrainian refugees to the American Midwest.

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Sep

2024


Newsletter 2010, Volume 9, Issue 1

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02

Dec

2010


Iveta Radičová

Slovakia has made significant progress in transitioning from being part of a socialist, pro-Soviet republic to an independent, democratic nation. However, there is still much hard work ahead, as highlighted in the 2010 Annual Czech and Slovak Freedom Lecture by Prime Minister Iveta Radičová.

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Nov

2010


Newsletter 2010, Volume 10, Issue 1

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Aug

2010


President Obama Nominates Theodore Sedgwick As New American Ambassador To Slovakia

In a statement released on January 20, 2010, President Barack Obama announced his nomination of Theodore Sedgwick as the new Ambassador to Slovakia. This announcement marks a significant step in furthering diplomatic relations between the United States and Slovakia. The nomination of Mr. Sedgwick was communicated to the public by Chase Beamer, the press attaché […]

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Jan

2010


Miroslav Topolánek

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Dec

2009


Newsletter 2009, Volume 8, Issue 1

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2009


Ján Kubiš

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2008


Newsletter 2008, Volume 7, Issue 2

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Aug

2008


Alexandr Vondra

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2007


Newsletter 2006, Volume 5, Issue 1

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2006