Ciné Lumière reopens
Following a major refurbishment, the Ciné Lumière at the Institut Français has reopened. Icon of the French silver screen, Catherine Deneuve, was there to unveil…
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Russia outsources visas
The Russian Consulate in London has launched its first-ever visa outsourcing, which will process around 110,000 visa applications every year. The contract was awarded to…
Consular revamp
Britain’s consular services are undergoing a major overhaul, the FCO’s new head of consular affairs announced at a recent Consular Corps meeting. A record turnout…
Embassy riot probe
Police have released images of six suspects following violent demonatrations outside the Israeli Embassy in London in protest against Israel’s offensive in Gaza. A further…
US Embassy in sale talks
The US government is in talks to sell its imposing Mayfair embassy to a property investment company backed by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Chelsfield Partners…
Alberta Deputy Premier addresses TradeNet
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Alberta Office in London, Tradenet co-hosted an event at the Canadian High Commission where the guest of honour…
Slumdog diplomat
A month ago Vikas Swarup was an unassuming Indian diplomat with a flair for writing. Now he is the toast of Hollywood. Ever since Slumdog…
Al Gurg – going, going, gong!
It’s the end of an era – after serving as the UAE’s Man in London for 18 years, Easa Al Gurg is finally returning to…
Chilean Embassy to move
The Embassy of Chile will be relocating to a new premises in July. The new property has been purchased in Westminster, a stone’s throw from…
Arsonist spared jail
An Iranian Kurd asylum-seeker was handed a suspended jail sentence for setting fire to the Iranian Embassy. Ali Rahmi, 21, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown…