Embassy Events

2009 Embassy Events

1. Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea Concerts in Bratislava (November 3, 2009)
2. Biden Praises Central Europe’s Democratic Advances (October 23, 2009)
3. U.S. Defense Official on TA3 Cites Importance of Central Europe (October 22, 2009)
4. Chargé d'Affaires opens photo exhibit: "Barack Obama: Human - President" (October 19, 2009)
5. Barack Obama and the Politics of Generational Change in the United States (October 16, 2009)
6. Chargé leads DVC discussion on missile defense with with Banska Bystrica students (October 9, 2009)
7. Fulbright celebrates 15th anniversary (September 24, 2009)
8. Ambassador Fried on Slovak Radio about Guantanamo detainees (September 22, 2009)
9. Anti-corruption Tool - Chargé d’Affaires Eddins in Op-ed for Hospodárske Noviny (September 22, 2009)
10. Chargé d’Affaires discusses missile defense on TA3’s Téma dňa (September 21, 2009)
11. "SME" Devotes Full Page to Fulbright (September 14, 2009)
12. Chargé d’Affaires Eddins in Eastern Slovakia (September 10, 2009)
13. The U.S. Embassy Supported Roma Song Contest in Lučenec (August 25, 2009)
14. U.S. Embassy Representatives Visit Academy of Education in Žilina (August 25, 2009)
15. Chargé d’Affairs Eddins opens “Eastern and Central European Regional Seminar on Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism and Handling Extremism” seminar (August 26, 2009)
16. Chargé d’Affaires Keith Eddins interviews for Slovak TV "Správy a komentáre" (August 10, 2009)
17. Embassy Representatives Attend Roma Superstar Competition in Spišsky Hrhov (August 3, 2009)
18. Chargé d’Affairs Writes an Op-ed in Hospodárske noviny about US-Russia Relations (July 21, 2009)
19. Czech-American Jazz Musician Leads Workshop in Bratislava (July 10, 2009)
20. American Students Learn about Diversity and Cross-Cultural Communication in Central Europe (July 10, 2009)
21. Games, Hikes and an Air Force Band: Embassy Supports Roma Summer Camp in Dobrá Voda (July 9, 2009)
22. What Is Status of Ethnic Minorities in Slovakia? US Commission Counsel Investigates (July 8, 2009)
23. At Zilina’s Stanica Cultural Center, American Artist Helps Children Explore Their Creativity (July 8, 2009)
24. Pitching, Batting and Practice in Diversity: American-Style Baseball Camp in Bojnice (July 7, 2009)
25. U.S.-Russia Relations: Speech by President Obama in Moscow, Discussion on Slovak TA3 (July 7, 2009)
26. Afghanistan, Iraq, Relations with Russia, Discussed in “Pravda” and TA3 Interviews (July 4, 2009)
27. Air Force Pop Music Ensemble Performs in Bratislava, Dobrá Voda Over July Fourth Weekend (July 3, 2009)
28. Struggle for Freedom in Central Europe, Iran, the World: a July 4th Message at Bratislava Reception (July 2, 2009)
29. Common Security Challenges for Slovakia and U.S.: Chargé Eddins in Liptovský Mikuláš (June 30, 2009)
30. Chargé Eddins Marks International Day in Support of Victims of Torture with Essay in "Pravda" (June 29, 2009)
31. Chargé Eddins, Ambassadors and NGOs Visit Roma "Special Schools" in Central Slovakia (June 26, 2009)
32. Oskar Čepán Prize Recognizes Best Young Slovak Artist with New York Residency, Cash Award (June 26, 2009)
33. Slovak Media Under Pressure: Charge d’Affaires Eddins Speaks with Kosice, Bratislava Journalists (June 19, 2009)
34. Secretary Clinton Releases 9th Annual Trafficking in Persons Report, Including Slovakia Situation (June 17, 2009)
35. Obama Campaign Manager Shares Grassroots Organization Techniques with Slovaks in "Webinar" (June 17, 2009)
36. Embassy Community Volunteers Pitch in to Make "Our Bratislava" a Better Place, in Petržalka (June 15, 2009)
37. "Golden Beggar": This Year’s Local TV Festival in Košice Will Have American on Its Jury (June 15, 2009)
38. Young Slovak Academy Artists Get an Opportunity to Shine at U.S. Ambassador’s Residence (June 11, 2009)
39. Chargé d’Affaires Eddins Lauds Slovak Contributions, Military and Civilian, to Afghanistan (June 9, 2009)
40. Slovakia Marks Five Years in NATO and EU with Bratislava Conference (June 9, 2009)
41. Embassy Helps Explain Significance of Obama’s Muslim Speech to Slovak Audience (June 4, 2009)
42. American Composer Stephen Scott and His Bowed Piano Ensemble Win Acclaim at Slovak Radio (June 3, 2009)
43. American Contemporary Gospel Music by “Third Day” Rocks Slovak Teenagers at Trnava Festival (June 2, 2009)
44. Documenting the Communist Past: American Storyteller Shares Techniques in Žilina Workshop (June 1, 2009)
45. Fighting Corruption Depends on Political Will, Institutions: From America.gov Website (June 1, 2009)
46. Romano nevo l’il: Interview with Chargé Eddins Appears in Roma Publication (May 29, 2009)
47. State Department Official Pierangelo on Tolerance and Corruption in Slovak Media Interviews (May 29, 2009)
48. Teaching Tolerance through English: New Strategies for English Teachers in Eastern Slovakia (May 28, 2009)
49. Embassy, Pennsylvania Admirers and Slovak Town of Tajov Commemorate Priest-Inventor Murgaš (May 22, 2009)
50. Slovak NGO Provides Women’s Leadership Training in Georgia with Embassy Support (May 22, 2009)
51. Embassy “Disappointed” with Ruling to Eliminate Special Court for Corruption Cases (May 22, 2009)
52. Batter Up! Embassy Promotes Baseball as Olympic Sport in Devínska Nová Ves (May 21, 2009)
53. "Tolerancia": US-Slovak Student Art Fights Against Bigotry in Exhibit at University Library (May 20, 2009)
54. Slovakia and U.S. Mark Six Months of Visa-Free Travel for Slovaks -- and an Increase in Visits to U.S. (May 19, 2009)
55. Slovak and American Journalists Perform Crucial Role in Promoting Civic Values in Democracy (May 12, 2009)
56. Legislation Approved to Control Sale of Municipal Property: Via Iuris and Embassy Cooperate (May 6, 2009)
57. Little League 2009: Embassy Helps Open the Baseball Season in Slovakia (May 5, 2009)
58. International Conference Examines U.S. Mission of General Štefánik during World War I (May 5, 2009)
59. “CrossRoads”: American Trainer Aims to Motivate Roma Unemployed in Eastern Slovakia (May 4, 2009)
60. World Digital Library Adviser in Video Conference with Slovak Library Professionals (May 4, 2009)
61. Embassy Officers Answer Questions about U.S. from Secondary School Students Across Slovakia (May 4, 2009)
62. Syndicate of Journalists, with Grant from Embassy, Explores Ethics at Press Freedom Day Conference (April 29, 2009)
63. Officials from Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado State University Share Conservation Practices in Tatras (April 28, 2009)
64. Town of Martin Passes Package of Anti-Corruption Measures, with Embassy Assistance (April 27, 2009)
65. American Library Technology Expert Offers Her Experience at Bratislava Conference (April 23, 2009)
66. Earth Day 2009: Obama Administration Is Serious about Impact of Climate Change (April 21, 2009)
67. “Gypsy Spirit”: Activist Roma Organizations and Individuals Receive Awards for Their Work (April 17, 2009)
68. Embassy Celebrates Earth Day at International Festival of Film and Adventure, “Hory a mesto” (April 16, 2009)
69. People in Peril, with Embassy Support, to Train 75 Georgian Women in Community Leadership (April 16, 2009)
70. Chargé Eddins Commemorates International Roma Day with op-ed on Integration in SME (April 9, 2009)
71. Georgia Student Marching Band Takes the Stage - in Downtown Bratislava (April 8, 2009)
72. Jamie Shea Wraps up NATO Summit in InfoUSA Program for Slovakia’s Security Community (April 8, 2009)
73. Embassy Names Fair-Play Aliance’s Zuzana Wienk for Woman of Courage Award (April 7, 2009)
74. Obama Seeks -- and Receives -- Renewed Trans-Atlantic Ties at NATO Summit (April 6, 2009)
75. In Prague, President Obama Seeks World Free of Nuclear Weapons (April 6, 2009)
76. Performance by Mentally Handicapped of Kafka’s "Amerika" Opened by Chargé d’Affaires Eddins (April 1, 2009)
77. Jazz Drummer Al Foster and His Quartet Bring American Style to Bratislava’s PKO (April 1, 2009)
78. Chargé d’Affaires Eddins Urges International Cooperation to End Economic Crisis (March31, 2009)
79. As NATO Turns 60, Afghanistan and NATO’s Role in Euro-Atlantic Security on Agenda of Upcoming Summit (March 31, 2009)
80. Dúbravka is Host to Two American School Ensembles in April (March 27, 2009)
81. US Speaker Tells Roma Conference: Poverty is not Ethnic, but Social and Knowledge Problem (March 27, 2009)
82. “Tolerancia”: Exhibit on Tolerance towards Diverse People Presents Slovak, American Student Art Work (March 27, 2009)
83. Embassy Sponsored Music Festival Brings Prominent Fortepiano Maker to Bratislava (March 25, 2009)
84. InfoUSA Kosice Celebrates Five Years of Community Service with Drama, Song and Photo Exhibit (March 25, 2009)
85. Presentation of “Foreign and Security Policy of the United States” at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica (March 19, 2009)
86. Football match “ ... Football (always) wins ...“ with U.S. participation (March 16, 2009)
87. Visit from Deputy Assistant Secretary Garber (March 13, 2009)
88. Carpathain Foundation meeting in Uzhgorod, supported by US Embassy (March 13, 2009)
89. American Energy Adviser Robert E. Ebel Consulted Future Energy Security With Slovak Experts (March 11, 2009)
90. Future European Leaders, Slovak Students Hear Secretary Clinton's Message in Next Generation Webcast (March 6, 2009)
91. Embassy-Supported Exhibit of Historic Slovak Photos, Postcards on View In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (March 5, 2009)
92. Chargé d’Affaires Eddins: Transparency Is a “Fundamental Question of Good Governance” (March 3, 2009)
93. State Department Releases Human Rights Reports; Slovakia Cited for General Respect for Human Rights (February 27, 2009)
94. "Gypsy Spirit": Building on the Work of Slovak and American volunteers in the Roma Community (February 26, 2009)
95. Charge Keith Eddins Engages with Students at State Library and Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica (February 26, 2009)
96. Slovak NGO Center for Community Organizing Meets with Albanian Counterparts (February 26, 2009)
97. Embassy Videoconference Brings Slovak and American Artists Together to Discuss Groundbreaking Website (February 20, 2009)
98. Helsinki Committee Chairman Benjamin Cardin Visits Minister of Foreign Affairs Miroslav Lajčák (February 20, 2009)
99. Embassy Sponsored North American Studies Program at Economic University Continues (February 19, 2009)
100. Embassy Celebrates Five Years of InfoUSA in Slovakia with a Photo Exhibit during the International Federation of Library Association Meeting in Bratislava (February 18, 2009)
101. Chargé Eddins Helps Launch North American Studies Program at Economic University (February 12, 2009)
102. Chargé Eddins Celebrates Black History Month with Editorial on President Obama’s Odyssey (February 10, 2009)
103. In Munich, Biden Places Emphasis on Cooperation in U.S. Foreign Policy Goals (February 9, 2009)
104. Civic Association Pre Pindre Brings Informal Education to Roma Kids in Petrova, Roskovce (February 6, 2009)
105. Chargé Eddins Visits Pezinok Dump Site and Praises Citizen Activism (February 6, 2009)
106. “Your Documents, Please”: International Traveling Exhibit by 250 Artists Takes Light-hearted Look at Passports (February 5, 2009)
107. American Photographer Duane Michals Launches Book of Photos, Observations Published in Slovakia (February 4, 2009)
108. Embassy Supports Globsec Security Conference, to be Streamed Live Online (January 28, 2009)
109. Chargé Eddins Echoes President Obama’s words on Order to Close Guantanamo Prison (January 26, 2009)
110. Embassy to Begin Processing Immigrant Visas for Slovak Citizens (January 23, 2009)
111. Embassy Supports Slovak-Albanian Project in Community Organizing (January 21, 2009)
112. Embassy Celebrates Obama Inauguration with Photo Exhibit, Live Viewing of Ceremony (January 21, 2009)
113. Ambassador Obsitnik Gives Farewell Press Conference on Departing Slovakia (January 20, 2009)
114. Embassy Celebrates Obama Inauguration with Photo Exhibit by Zolo Mikeš and Dagmar Benešová (January 16, 2009)
115. Corruption, in U.S. and Slovakia, Needs Government, Citizen Action: Ambassador Obsitnik in Martin (January 13, 2009)
116. Ambassador Obsitnik Serenades Petrovany and Donates Supplies to Roma Center (January 12, 2009)
117. Ambassador Obsitnik, on Farewell Visit to Eastern Slovakia, Addresses US-Slovak Relations in Prešov Speech (January 9, 2009)
118. Claiborne Pell: Former Senator Established the U.S. Consulate in Bratislava in 1947 (January 5, 2009)