2008

• What are primaries and caucuses (January 16, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Voices Strong Support for NATO Work in Afghanistan (January 17, 2008)
• Statue at Embassy Honors One Slovak 's Contribution to World War II (January 18, 2008)
• Bratislava University Library and Embassy Continue InfoUSA Cooperation (January 22, 2008)
• Embassy Kicks Off Black History Month Commemoration with Mural Exhibition (January 23, 2008)
• African-American Artist Discusses Art, Race and Culture with Students in Bratislava (January 29, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Answers Questions of Importance to Slovaks in Web Chat (January 31, 2008)
• Embassy Officers Discuss Super Tuesday with High School Students in Slovakia (February 5, 2008)
• American violinist to perform at Ambassador’s Residence (February 13, 2008)
• American violinist Joanna Frankel performs at Ambassador’s Residence (February 13, 2008)
• Deputy Chief of Mission Visits Matej Bel to Increase U.S. –Slovak Exchanges (February 13, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Presents U.S. Military Awards to Six Slovak Soldiers (February 14, 2008)
• Slovakia, Slovaks and Connections on Historic Postcards and Photographs (February 15, 2008)
• U.S. Helsinki Commission Visit Highlights Human Rights in Kosovo and Visas (February 20, 2008)
• Chris Byars Quartet to Perform Jazz in Two Slovak Cities (February 25, 2008)
• Artist Discusses Murals Celebrating African Americans with Students in Bratislava, Kosice and Banska Bystrica (February 26, 2008)
• As Jazz Ambassadors the Chris Byars Quartet "Talks" Jazz in Two Slovak Cities (February 26, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Deepens Understanding of Hungarian-Slovak Relations during Trip in Southern Slovakia (March 3, 2008)
• Embassy Bratislava Wraps up Black History Month Commemoration with Film Screening and Dual-city DVC (March 13, 2008)
• Rep. Adam Schiff discusses Kosovo, media law during Slovakia visit (March 19, 2008)
• Historic US-Slovak Photo Exhibit Opens in Banska Bystrica on Country-Wide Tour (March 25, 2008)
• Romano Drom: New website provides up-to-date portraits of Roma-Slovak personalities (March 27, 2008)
• American Folk Dance Group Partners with Slovak Troupe Lucnica in Dance Concert (March 31, 2008)
• State Department Official Briefs Slovak Press on Bucharest NATO Summit (March 31, 2008)
• Embassy Supports Slovak NGO to Strengthen Serbian Regional Governments (March 31, 2008)
• President Bush Advocates NATO's Expansion, Mission in Afghanistan (April 2, 2008)
• NATO Summit in Bucharest Affirms Missile Defense Cooperation and Membership Expansion (April 3, 2008)
• DCM Silverman Discusses NATO Summit Successes with Foreign Policy Audience (April 4, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Recaps Successful NATO Summit on Popular Political Talk Show (April 7, 2008)
• Historic US-Slovak Photo Exhibit Opens in Zilina on Country-Wide Tour (April 8, 2008)
• Embassy Marks International Roma Day, Applauds Roma Student Magazine "Amenca" (April 10, 2008)
• Slovak Medical Schools Get Department of Education Approval, Opening Doors to Exchanges (April 14, 2008)
• EXBS Program Improves Slovak Border Security and Attracts Media Attention (April 15, 2008)
• Embassy Bratislava Launches Election 2008 Newsletter (April 18, 2008)
• Historic US-Slovak Photo Exhibit Opens in Trencin on Country-Wide Tour (April 22, 2008)
• On Earth Day Embassy Officers Speak about U.S. Actions to Halt Global Warming (April 22, 2008)
• Public Media Conference Taps into European and American Expertise (April 23, 2008)
• Director of Policy Planning at NATO Shares Thoughts on Bucharest Summit (April 24, 2008)
• DCM Lawrence Silverman Throws First Pitch of the Slovak Little League Season (April 27, 2008)
• American Libraries viewed by the Slovak Librarian (April 28, 2008)
• Embassy Hosts “After the Pennsylvania Primary” Roundtable Discussion (April 29, 2008)
• Jazz Expert from Smithsonian Museum Shares His Passion with Slovak Students (April 30, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Launches Major Foreign Policy Address at Matej Bel University (April 30, 2008)
• Student from Nitra First to Participate in Innovative Commercial Service Internship Program (May 1, 2008)
• New North American Studies Center Opens in Bratislava (May 3, 2008)
• Historic US-Slovak Photo Exhibit Opens in Piestany on Country-Wide Tour (May 5, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Makes Friends at Lunik IX, Visits American Factory and Wooden Church in Eastern Slovakia (May 5, 2008)
• Embassy Participates in Ceremony Commemorating the Victory over Fascism (May 8, 2008)
• Fulbrighter Jessica Perry, Art Students Reflect on Current Slovak Environment (May 13, 2008)
• New York Jazz Pianist Appears at Nu Spirit Bar, with Embassy Support (May 14, 2008)
• American Bluegrass, New Acoustic Music Coming to Petrzalka June 1 (May 16, 2008)
• Historic US-Slovak Photo Exhibit Opens in Nove Zamky on Country-Wide Tour (May 19, 2008)
• Embassy Co-Sponsors Conference in Presov on Long-term Unemployment (May 20, 2008)
• Original "Pittsburgh Agreement" of 1918 Presented to Slovak Public in New Exhibit (May 30, 2008)
• Student Rock Band, Provocative Art Work Feature in Fulbright Teacher's Exhibit Opening (June 4, 2008)
• President and Mrs. Bush to Travel to Europe (June 5, 2008)
• “Identity of Space” : Looking at the Slovak Landscape Through Student Artists' Eyes (June 6, 2008)
• Embassy Supports Slovak NGO’s Efforts to Strengthen Afghan Women’s Rights, Civil Society (June 9, 2008)
• Original Pittsburgh Agreement of 1918 on View to Slovak Public Until September (June 9, 2008)
• Slovak NGO Hold Roundtable Focused On Employment Issues Facing Serbian Youth (June 10, 2008)
• Slovak Universities Show Off Their Excellence in Washington Exposition (June 11, 2008)
• Security Challenges for Slovakia are Subject of Ambassador's Speech in Bratislava (June 11, 2008)
• Historic U.S.-Slovak Photo Exhibit Opens in Bratislava after Country-Wide Tour (June 17, 2008)
• Slovak Television Reporters Attend Seminars by U.S. Investigative Journalist Robert Hooper (June 21, 2008)
• U.S. Choir and Czech Orchestra help Raise Money for the Slovak Cancer Research Foundation (June 22, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Awards Slovak Soldier the Legion of Merit (June 25, 2008)
• U.S. Air Force Band to Celebrate July Fourth with Concert in Bratislava (June 30, 2008)
• Deputy Chief of Mission Clarifies U.S. Policy for Up and Coming European Policy Makers (July 3, 2008)
• Trnava’s 17th Annual Dobrofest Celebrates John Dopyera ‘s Contribution to Music (July 3, 2008)
• U.S. Air Force Band Celebrates July Fourth with Concert in Bratislava (July 8, 2008)
• Embassy Facilitates Visit Between U.S. Science Official and Education Ministry (July 10, 2008)
• Slovak Romani and U.S. Students Learn Community Building from Each Other (July 11, 2008)
• Embassy Supports Weekend-long Country Trh Music Festival in Central Slovakia (July 16, 2008)
• Ambassador Greg Schulte visits Slovakia, Discusses Iran (July 24, 2008)
• Journalism Students Hone their Skills at Embassy-Supported Summer Camp (July 24, 2008)
• U.S. Embassy Helps Town of Martin to Launch Fight Against Corruption (July 24, 2008)
• State Department energy expert Bryza recommends greater diversity for Slovakia (July 25, 2008)
• Embassy-Sponsored Viva!Musica Festival Features Texas Jazz Singer (July 28, 2008)
• Artwork Evoking Slovak-American Immigration on Display at Residence (July 29, 2008)
• Slovak-American World War II Hero Awarded U.S. Citizenship (July 31, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Salutes Returning Slovak Soldiers’ Military Service in Balkans (August 6, 2008)
• Embassy Supports “Teaching Tolerance through English” Summer Camp in Balatonlelle (August 7, 2008)
• Ambassador Commends Special Court in Battle Against Corruption (August 7, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Joins European Allies in Calling for Immediate End to Conflict in Georgia (August 12, 2008)
• U.S. and Slovak Customs Officials Hold Seminar on Integrity in the Public Sector (August 13, 2008)
• “Joining Our Effort”: Roma Kids from Roškovce and Petrová Get a Boost for School -- and Life (August 18, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik: Stick to Cease-fire Agreement and Allow Aid to Reach Those in Need (August 19, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Violent End to Prague Spring (August 22, 2008)
• “Teaching Tolerance through English” at Camp for Slovaks, Kosovars, Montenegrans and Serbs (August 22, 2008)
• United States Condemns Russian Recognition of Georgian Regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia (August 27, 2008)
• Embassy-Supported Music Camp for Roma Culminates in Singing Competition in Lucenec (August 28, 2008)
• Slovak Soldiers Train with Americans in Germany Before Deploying to Afganistan (September 2, 2008)
• New Agreement Extends Cooperation between InfoUSA, State Scientific Library in Banska Bystrica (September 4, 2008)
• U.S. Pledges 1 Billion Dollars in Assistance to Georgia (September 5, 2008)
• DCM Eddins Helps Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Czechoslovak Society for Science and Arts (September 9, 2008)
• Embassy Hosts All-American Art And Music Evening -- With A Hand From Slovak Friends (September 19, 2008)
• Embassy Supports Transfer of Slovak Corporate Social Responsibility Experience To Ukrainians (September 25, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik Honors Slovak-American World War II Hero in the Town of his Birth (September 30, 2008)
• New Media Explorer: Best of US, Slovak Student Videos Shown for First Time in Slovakia (October 1, 2008)
• Embassy Partners with Republicans Abroad and Democrats Abroad in Mock Presidential Debate
• Bluegrass Bands from Slovakia, Czech Republic -- and a Kentucky singer -- Appear in Petrzalka (October 6, 2008)
• Embassy Officers Engage with Slovak Students on Visa Waiver, U.S. Elections (October 8, 2008)
• Two American Composer-Performers Premier Work at New Music Festival (October 8, 2008)
• President Bush Meets with President Gašparovič in the Oval Office (October 9, 2008)
• American Poet with Slovak Roots Shares Poems Inspired by Slovakia and her People (October 9, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik: Visa Waiver Program for Slovakia Will Confirm Our Partnership (October 14, 2008)
• Deputy Chief of Mission Eddins Opens Pittsburgh Agreement exhibit at University Library (October 14, 2008)
• Embassy Political Counselor Honors Slain U.S. Journalist at Skalica Concert (October 19, 2008)
• Embassy Officers Engage with Slovak Students on Visa Waiver, U.S. Elections (October 23, 2008)
• Young Roma Volunteers from "Pre Pindre" Organization Conduct Training in Vyšné Ružbachy (October 27, 2008)
• Three Slovak Musicians to Present Works by Suchoň, Others in Special U.S.Tour (October 27, 2008)
• Films Win Prestigious Awards at Environment Film Festival, Ekotopfilm 2008 (October 27, 2008)
• Dave Holland Jazz Quintet Performs for First Time at Bratislava Concert (October 28, 2008)
• Slovak Citizens to Travel Visa-Free to the U.S. on November 17 (October 28, 2008)
• Štefan Osuský: Slovak Diplomat and Founding Father, with Strong American Ties (October 30, 2008)
• Embassy Officer Helps Celebrate 15 Years of Professional Training for Mayors, Administrators (November 4, 2008)
• Embassy's Vice Consul Trains Slovak Travel Agents on ESTA, Visa Waiver Program (November 4, 2008)
• Embassy Marks US Elections with 12-Hour Event, as Obama Declared Winner (November 5, 2008)
• Embassy Supports Slovak Photographer's Graphic Depiction of Kosovo Hardships (November 7, 2008)
• Slovak Classical Musicians Score Triumph in Florida and Pittsburgh Programs (November 10, 2008)
• Slovak Citizens to Travel Visa-Free to the U.S. on November 17 (November 10, 2008)
• Vice Consul Briefs Journalists on Visa Waiver Program and ESTA (November 12, 2008)
• Embassy Continues Outreach to Explain Visa Waiver and ESTA to Slovak Public (November 13, 2008)
• Ambassador Obsitnik, Slovak Military Pay Tribute to Fallen American Soldier on Veteran’s Day (November 18, 2008)
• Slovak Transition Serves as Model at Serbian Conference, with Help of Embassy and Pontis Foundation (November 21, 2008)
• Fulbright Commission, Embassy Personnel Mark International Education Week in Four Cities (November 24, 2008)
• Using ESTA for Visa-Free Travel to the U.S. (November 25, 2008)
• Deputy Chief of Mission Eddins Joins Banska Bystrica Students by Digital Video (December 5, 2008)
• Trumpeter from Wisconsin Performs with Slovak Electronic Musicians at Atelier XXI Concerts (December 5, 2008)
• Slovak Atlantic Commission's 15th Anniversary, President Wilson Celebrated on December 18 (December 5, 2008)
• Roma Student Magazine "Amenca" Creates Atmosphere of Tolerance in Slovakia (December 8, 2008)
• Young Lučenec Performers Enliven Public Affairs Holiday Party with Contemporary Music (December 11, 2008)
• Transatlantic Expert Previews Obama Foreign Policy During SAC 15th Anniversary Events (December 19, 2008)
• Embassy's Marines Bring a Big Box of Christmas Gifts and Smiles to Petrzalka Orphanage (December 22, 2008)