Newsletter for foreigners 01/2020

Summary of latest news and events in Banská Bystrica, Bratislava, Košice and Trnava.

The Human Rights League (HRL) wishes you a very happy new year and sends you its best wishes for 2020!

The HRL is an association existing since 2005. It was one of the first associations in Slovakia created to help refugees making Slovakia their home: help them with law issues but also with social integration. Today, HRL aims at helping foreigners to get integrated in Slovakia and participate in its daily life.

Enjoy the reading!

HRL team

Information seminar, January 15 (held in Slovak)
The Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic, as the administrator of the program "Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change" ("SK-Climate Program"), supported by the EEA (European Environment Agency) and Norway Grants 2014-2021, organizes an information seminar on announced calls for applications action plans for mitigation and adaptation to climate change implemented by local authorities in urban areas' (ClimaUrban), intended for Slovak cities with a population of over 15 000.
When? From 10:00 to 13:00
Where? Slovak Environmental Agency (SAŽP), Tajovského 28, Banská Bystrica
For further information, click here.

Charity ball in Banská Bystrica, January 17
The Mayor of Banská Bystrica invites you to the Banská Bystrica Charity Ball. If you want to enjoy food and fun, this ball is for you!
IMT Smile, Kandráčovci, Ilona Csáková, Noga and Skúcaný will perform during the evening.
Tickets can be bought at the information centre of Banská Bystrica for 130 euro.
When? From 19:00
Where? Hotel Lux, Námestie Slobody 397/2
For more information click here.

Banská Bystrica Spartan Winter Sprint
A 5.390m circuit through the historical center of Banská Bystrica, through the park under the SNP memorial with multiple runs over the beautiful SNP Square, where the tones of Christmas and the roaring of the welcoming New Year, where punch and lights play in all colors.
When? From 8:00 to 16:00
Where? Námestie SNP, 974 01 Banská Bystrica
To register, click here.
For more information click here.

Business plan of e-shop and cash flow, January 28 (held in Slovak)
Do you want to be able to prepare a business plan and set up cash flow so that your e-shop earns and doesn't get into trouble? Find out how to make your business more effective by setting up your business plan with our free group expert advice.
The event is organized by the Slovak Business Agency.
When? From 9:00 to 18:30
Where? Rudohorská 33, 974 11 Banská Bystrica
For more information click here.
To get a ticket, click here.

Stand-up Comedy with Joke’s On You, January 14 and January 24

If you’re a fan of English stand up comedy, you will become an instant fan of Joke’s On You (JOY) - the same group that brought Louis C.K. back in November has brand new shows for you! And there are two events in January so if you miss one, there is still another one for you to enjoy.

Bratislava Canadian Comedy invasion with Tony Law
When? January 14, from 19:30 to 22:30
Where? Dungeon Pub, Štefánikova 14, 811 05 Bratislava
For further information click here.

Silne Reci English edition with headliner Jack Holmes
When? January 24, from 20:00 to 22:00
Where? Večko, Námestie SNP 12, Bratislava
For further information click here.

Tribute to Bohdan Warchal, January 26
Bohdan Warchal was a Slovak violonist. He was a member of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra and the founder of the Slovak Chamber Orchestra.
When? At 4 pm
Where? Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic
Price: 13,10 euro
For further information click here.

Retro party, January 31
The best way to say goodbye to the first month of the new year is to be nostalgic! KC Dunaj is hosting another awesome party with wonderful oldies music, check it out! When? From 22:00 to 4:00
Where? KC Dunaj, Nedbalova 435/3, Bratislava
Entering price: 7 euro
For further information click here.

Treasure from the marketplace, January 2-19
The East Slovak Museum in Košice, the cultural facility of the Košice Self-Governing Region, invites you to the presentation of an exceptional exhibition of bronze objects from the Early Bronze Age through an exhibition.
Where? Historická účelová budova, Námestie Maratónu mieru 2, Košice
For more information click here.

New year's traditions in the open-air museum, January 11
Come to get acquainted with Ukrainian traditions. In addition to the program, full of fun Christmas traditions, you will find:
Traditional pig slaughtering. New Year's wines and carols. Children's winter fun.
When? From 11:00 to 16:00
Where? SNM-Múzeum ukrajinskej kultúry, Centrálna 258, 08901 Svidník
For further information click here.

New year's swap, January 18
Do you have many decorations at home, dresses, jewelry that are in very good condition, not worn and only take up space at home? Bring them and take what you need. The organizers follow the rule piece by piece: what you bring, you can exchange for anything you find there. Clothing, accessories, decorations, books, appliances - it is up to you.
Price: Free entrance
When? From 14:00 to 18:00
Where? Štítová 3, Košice
For more information click here.

Travel festival "Cestou necestou" v Košiciach, January 27-28
We invite you to a festival dedicated to amazing adventures. Sweaty socks, lack of sleep, long steps, short rides, burnt hands, showers in city fountains, illegally crossed borders, 8 months without a tent and roof over your head, 40,000 km across the American continent without a crown for transport or accommodation. A story about this journey and many others is waiting for you.
When? From 27.01.2020 at 18:00 to 28.01.2020 at 22:00
Where? Tabačka Kulturfabrik, Gorkého 2, Košice
For the website and to get a ticket, click here.
For the Facebook event, click here.

Art in corn husks, until January 31
Folk artist Antónia Dvorščíková depicts traditional life in Slovakia with the art of creating figurines from corn husks. She wants to show new generations daily life in years past in Slovakia. She has been crafting corn husk figurines for almost 50 years, and incorporates important but small details in her work.
When? Tuesday - Friday 8:00-17:00, Sunday - Saturday 11:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Where? Západoslovenské Museum, Múzejné Nám. 3, Trnava
To get tickets click here.
For more information (in Slovak) click here.

Travel kino: Antartica, January 22
Travel the ice desert with Martin Navrátil who sailed around Antartica for 52 days. He will share not only info about the ice continent, but also isolated islands in the south seas. Although the information he shares will be in Slovak, his amazing photos and videos speak every language.
Price: 4 euro
When? From 20:00 to 22:00
Where? Kino Hviezda, Paulinska ulica 1, Trnava
For more information (in Slovak) click here.

Best of film and ads 2019, January 23
A selection of only the best of audiovisual art from 2019 will be viewed. It is remarkable how this kind of creation continues to evolve and seek new ways to attract often supersaturated viewers. It will be accompanied by Kinema.sk editor-in-chief Peter Konecny.
Price: 4€
When: From 19:00
Where: Maly Berlin, Štefánikova 94/4,Trnava
For more information (in Slovak) and to get tickets click here.

26th Annual Traditional Matica Ball, January 25
It's ball season in Slovakia, and Matica Slovenská, a group dedicated to preserving Slovak traditions, holds annual balls around Slovakia. To see a traditional ball, you can buy tickets at Cafe Verdon on Hlavná ulica. Tickets include 2 dinners, coffee, non-alcoholic drinks and 1/2 litre of wine.
Price: 25 €
When? From 19:00
Where? Strednej Odbornej školy poľnohospodárstva a služeb na vidieku, Zavarská cesta č. 9 Trnava
For more information click here.