Slovenské veľvyslanectvo v Kanade / Slovak Embassy in Canada

06/23/2026

👀🎓 Did you know that 6 Slovak universities are featured in the QS World University RANKINGS 2026? Choose a globally recognized university and study in Slovakia! 🌍🎒More info at SAIA - Study in Slovakia

🎓🇸🇰 Study & Research in SLOVAKIA: Choose a UNIVERSITY with global recognition! Did you know that 6 Slovak universities are featured in the QS World University RANKINGS 2026? ✨
This globally respected ranking helps international students and researchers choose the right destination for their studies and academic careers, high-quality education and an increasingly international research environment 👇

🇸🇰 Slovak universities in QS Rankings 2026:
🎓 Comenius University Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave ranked #684 worldwide
🎓 Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava: STU - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave ranked #951–1000 globaly
🎓 Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice: Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach (UPJŠ) ranked among the top #1001-1200
🎓 Technical University of Košice: Technická univerzita v Košiciach ranked among the top #1001-1200
🎓 University of Žilina: Žilinská univerzita v Žiline in the top #1201–1400 worldwide
🎓 Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra: SPU Nitra - Zelená univerzita in the top #1201–1400 worldwide

💡 Why choose Slovakia?
✔️ internationally recognised education
✔️ strong technical and research focus
✔️ affordable living costs
✔️ growing number of programmes in English

🌐 Start your academic journey in the heart of Europe and find the university that matches your ambitions
👉 Follow www.studyinslovakia.saia.sk for more opportunities

06/22/2026

☀️Do you have plans for your summer getaway? 🌐

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06/18/2026

📣 ⚽ Pre všetkých milovníkov futbalu vo Vancouveri a okolí

Radi zdieľame pozvánku Austria in Canada na výstavu venovanú bratislavskému rodákovi, legendárnemu futbalistovi a trénerovi Leopoldovi Šťastnému. Tento unikátny projekt, vzdáva hold osobnosti, ktorá zanechala výraznú stopu v histórii európskeho futbalu a inšpiruje dodnes. Príďte si pripomenúť príbeh človeka, ktorý žil futbalom a pre futbal! ⚽❤️

The Austrian Cultural Forum is proud to present the exhibition “Leopold Stastny – Survivor, Visionary, Legendary Soccer Manager & Immigrant in Canada” at the Austria Vancouver Club , which will be shown during the whole Men’s Soccer World Cup 2026.

As manager of the Austrian national team (1968–1975), Leopold Stastny (Slovak spelling: Šťastný) laid the foundations for the future success of Austrian soccer. He emigrated to Canada in 1980, passing away in Toronto in 1996. What is largely unknown, however, is that Leopold Stastny, as a Jew, was persecuted in Slovakia during the N**i era and arrested under the Communists, only narrowly escaping death.

Based on an exhibition from the Museum of Jewish Culture of the Slovak National Museum in Bratislava, later adapted and exhibited by the City Archive/City Museum Innsbruck, Stadt Innsbruck it was brought to Canada to honour Stastny’s extraordinary life between Bratislava, Innsbruck, Vienna, and Canada.

📅 11 June – 19 July
📍 Austria Vancouver Club, 5851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V7C 1C3

06/15/2026

🤍💙❤️ Slovensko na 5. ročníku Festivalu Európskej únie v Gatineau 🇪🇺

Túto sobotu sme mali príležitosť predstaviť Slovensko na 5. ročníku Festivalu Európskej únie v Gatineau, v provincii Québec v Kanade. Návštevníkom sme priblížili slovenskú kultúru, tradície, históriu i kuchyňu a ukázali im kúsok z bohatstva našej krajiny. 🇸🇰

Náš slovenský stánok zaujal návštevníkov nielen krásnymi brožúrami o Slovensku, ale aj pútavým výkladom nášho stážistu a dobrovoľníčky. Veľký záujem vzbudili aj slovenské špeciality, ktoré s láskou pripravil náš šéfkuchár Mário Sládek – nechýbali ani obľúbené pagáčiky. 🥨

Možnosti kultúrneho a športového turizmu na Slovensku oslovili mnohých návštevníkov, ktorí ocenili krásy našej krajiny a vyjadrili záujem zaradiť Slovensko medzi svoje budúce cestovateľské destinácie. 🏰

Sme radi, že sme mohli stráviť príjemný letný deň v spoločnosti ľudí z rôznych častí Kanady a iných krajín a podeliť sa s nimi o slovenskú kultúru, tradície a pohostinnosť.

Ďakujeme organizátorom za krásne podujatie plné európskej rozmanitosti, živej hudby 🎶, tanečných vystúpení 💃, interaktívnych workshopov 🎨, kulinárskych ochutnávok 🍴 a inšpirácií na cestovanie po Európe. Tešíme sa na ďalšie stretnutia, pri ktorých budeme môcť opäť predstaviť Slovensko a jeho krásy. 🤍💙❤️

This Saturday, we had the pleasure of presenting Slovakia at the 5th EU Festival in Gatineau, sharing our culture, traditions, history, and cuisine.

Our booth attracted visitors with beautiful brochures, engaging presentations by our intern and volunteer, and delicious Slovak specialties prepared by chef Mário Sládek, including traditional pagáčiky. 🥨

Many visitors showed great interest in Slovakia’s cultural and sports tourism opportunities and expressed a wish to visit our country in the future. 🌄

We look forward to many more opportunities to present the beauty of Slovakia.

06/11/2026

🌍 International Day of Women in Diplomacy (👉 June 24) was commemorated in advance on June 10 by women heads of diplomatic missions in Ottawa, together with Canadian partners from politics, government institutions, business, media, and non-governmental organizations. 🇨🇦

The event, organized by the Women Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Ottawa (WHDMO), was also attended by Ambassador Viera Grigová.

represents all 32 women heads of diplomatic missions in Ottawa and serves as a collective voice promoting cooperation and elevating the role of women in diplomacy.

The keynote speaker was the Speaker of the Senate of Canada, Raymonde Gagné, who addressed the theme “Equality, Progress and the Pursuit of Peace.” The panel discussions featured Senators Amina Gerba and Rosemary Moodie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and MP Yasir Naqvi, foreign policy expert and commentator Vina Nadjibulla, and other distinguished guests.

The discussions focused on the importance of women’s leadership in diplomacy, politics, business, economics, and international development.

The event also provided a valuable opportunity for networking, exchange of experiences, and mutual support among women in leadership positions. 🌐

📌 The International Day of Women in Diplomacy (June 24) was established by the United Nations General Assembly to recognize the key contribution of women to shaping international relations, advancing human rights, and building peace, as well as to promote gender equality in diplomatic services worldwide.

Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions. According to UN Women data as of 1 January 2024, only 25 countries had a woman serving as Head of State or Government, women hold just 22.9% of ministerial positions globally, and women ambassadors remain at around 20–25% worldwide.

06/11/2026

🌍 Medzinárodný deň žien v diplomacii (👉24. jún) si ženy, vedúce diplomatických misií v Ottawe, pripomenuli už 10. júna, spoločne s kanadskými partnerkami z politiky, vládnych inštitúcií, biznisu, médií a mimovládnych organizácií. 🇨🇦

Na podujatí, ktoré zorganizovalo združenie žien - vedúcich diplomatických misií v Ottawe WHDMO, sa zúčastnila aj veľvyslankyňa Viera Grigová.

zastupuje všetkých 32 veľvyslankýň v Ottawe a slúži ako kolektívny hlas pre rozvoj spolupráce a pozdvihnutie úlohy žien v diplomacii.

Hlavnou rečníčkou podujatia bola predsedníčka Senátu Kanady Raymonde Gagné, ktorá vystúpila s prejavom na tému „Rovnosť, pokrok a úsilie o mier“. V panelových diskusiách vystúpili aj senátorky Amina Gerba a Rosemary Moodie, parlamentný tajomník ministra medzinárodného obchodu a poslanec Yasir Naqvi, známa komentátorka a zahraničnopolitická expertka Vina Nadjibulla a ďalší hostia. Diskusie sa venovali významu ženského líderstva v diplomacii, politike, podnikaní, ekonomike a medzinárodnom rozvoji.

Podujatie bolo zároveň cennou príležitosťou na networking, výmenu skúseností a vzájomnú podporu žien vo vedúcich pozíciách. 🌐

📌 Medzinárodný deň žien v diplomacii (24.6.) bol ustanovený Valným zhromaždením OSN s cieľom vyzdvihnúť kľúčový prínos žien k formovaniu medzinárodných vzťahov, presadzovaniu ľudských práv a budovaniu mieru, ako aj na podporu rodovej rovnosti v diplomatických službách po celom svete.

Napriek pokroku zostáva zastúpenie žien vo vrcholných funkciách nízke – podľa údajov UN Women k 1.1.2024 iba 25 krajín malo ženu na čele štátu alebo vlády, ženy celosvetovo zastávajú iba 22,9% ministerských pozícií; podiel žien vo funkcii veľvyslankýň je dlhodobo celosvetovo len na úrovni 20-25%.

06/10/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you this weekend at the 5th European Union Festival in Gatineau! 🤍💙❤️ Bring your friends, family, and loved ones and join us for a day filled with culture, music, dance, and delicious flavours from across Europe. 🌍

Už tento víkend sa tešíme na stretnutie s vami na 5. ročníku Festivalu Európskej únie v Gatineau! 🤍💙❤️ Pozvite svojich priateľov, známych a rodinu a príďte si užiť deň plný kultúry, hudby, tanca a skvelých chutí z celej Európy. 🌍

🇪🇺 Pozvánka na Festival Európskej únie 2026 - European Union Cultural Fair | Festival de l'Union Européenne 🇸🇰

Milí krajania a priatelia,

srdečne vás pozývame na 5. ročník Festivalu Európskej únie, ktorý prinesie pestrú paletu kultúrneho bohatstva a chutí Európy. Radi vás privítame aj v našom slovenskom stánku. 🤍💙❤️

Čaká vás živá hudba 🎶, tanečné vystúpenia 💃, interaktívne workshopy 🎨, kulinárske ochutnávky 🍴 a stánky krajín EÚ plné kultúrnych a cestovateľských inšpirácií z celej Európy. 🌍

📆 Kedy: sobota 13. júna 2026 od 11,00 hod. do 16,00 hod.
📍Kde: Canadian Museum of History, Indigo, 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC
🎟️ Vstup zdarma
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CVL1U9TeF/
🌐 EU official website event page: https://shorturl.at/4NGSY
🧳 Ottawa tourism event page: https://shorturl.at/CswPc

Dear friends and fellow Slovaks,

We warmly invite you to the 5th edition of the European Union Festival, which will showcase the rich diversity of European culture and flavours. We’ll be happy to welcome you at our Slovak booth! 🤍💙❤️

You can look forward to live music 🎶, dance performances 💃, interactive workshops 🎨, culinary tastings 🍴, and booths fulfilled with cultural and travel inspiration from all over Europe. 🌍

📆 When: Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Canadian Museum of History, Indigo, 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC
🎟️ Free admission
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CVL1U9TeF/
🌐 EU official website event page: https://shorturl.at/4NGSY
🧳 Ottawa tourism event page: https://shorturl.at/CswPc

European Union in Canada Canadian Museum of History

06/05/2026

Ak ste na Slovensku navštívte historický Devín🏰📜 Tento víkend 7. júna 2026 bude patriť putovaniu, hudbe a zážitku - Cyrilo-metodské pútnické slávnosti v Devíne! 🎭

🏰✨ Devín – Where History Was Written

At the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers stands one of Slovakia’s most iconic landmarks – Devín Castle. A place where history, nature, and breathtaking views come together 💙

👉 Devín was an important part of Great Moravia and remains closely connected to the legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who brought literacy, education, and a cultural heritage that shaped generations of Slavic peoples.

🌿 majestic castle ruins overlooking the meeting of two rivers
📖 stories of Great Moravia and the beginnings of Slavic culture
🌄 some of the most beautiful views in Bratislava
🚶‍♀️ a popular destination for walks, cycling trips, and discovering history

✨ If you would like to experience Devín in a special atmosphere, don’t miss the Cyril and Methodius Pilgrimage Celebrations, taking place on June 7, 2026. The event commemorates the legacy of the two missionaries and highlights Devín’s importance as one of the key sites of the Cyril and Methodius tradition in Slovakia.
More on: Cyrilo-metodska cesta
🗓️ June 7, 2026
📍 Devín, Bratislava

06/03/2026

🚴‍♀️🌍 On June 3, 2026, Embassy of Poland, Ottawa organized a bike ride for diplomats and students to celebrate , promoting a healthy lifestyle, sustainability, and the joy of cycling. 🌱

The Embassy of the Slovak Republic was proudly represented by Deputy Chief of Mission Dagmar Timurova and trainee Giulio Lovato. 🇸🇰

🚴‍♀️ Veľvyslanectvo Poľska v Ottawe zorganizovalo 3. júna 2026 cyklistickú jazdu pre diplomatov a študentov pri príležitosti s cieľom podporiť zdravý životný štýl, udržateľnosť a radosť z bicyklovania. 🚲🌍

🇸🇰 Veľvyslanectvo Slovenskej republiky reprezentovali zástupkyňa veľvyslanectva Dagmar Timurová a stážista Giulio Lovato.

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06/01/2026

– Festival krátkych filmov Európskej únie - Québec! 🇪🇺

Európska únia spolu s veľvyslanectvami a konzulátmi členských štátov v Kanade v spolupráci s a Canadian Film Institute * Institut canadien du film prinášajú do 🇨🇦 výber toho najlepšieho z európskej krátkometrážnej tvorby.

Tento rok festival ponúka až 27 krátkych filmov z celej Európskej únie 🇪🇺https://shorturl.at/6K92G

🇸🇰 sa predstaví filmom Journey of the Stars – príbehom, ktorý ukazuje, že niekedy stačí zmeniť uhol pohľadu 👉 https://sfu.sk/en/films/journey-of-the-stars/

📍Québec 📆 12. 6. 2026

📌 🎟️ Program a registrácia: https://shorturl.at/v85b1

– Festival du court métrage de l'Union européenne 2026 – Québec!

L’Union européenne, en collaboration avec les ambassades et consulats des États membres de l’UE au Canada, ainsi qu’avec Vision Méditerranéenne et le Canadian Film Institute, présente une sélection des meilleurs courts métrages européens.

🇸🇰 La Slovaquie sera représentée par le film Journey of the Stars – ne histoire qui montre que parfois, il suffit simplement de changer de perspective.

📍 Québec
📆 12 juin 2026
🕛 18h00

Plus d’informations sur le film ✨https://sfu.sk/en/films/journey-of-the-stars/

🎥 Cette année, le festival présentera pas moins de 27 courts métrages provenant de toute l’Union européenne 👉 https://shorturl.at/6K92G

📌 🎟️ Programme et inscription : https://shorturl.at/v85b1