Kosovo Ambassador with X Factor
Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga and Rita Ora British pop icon and X-Factor Rita Ora was appointed an honorary ambassador of Kosovo by the country’s President…
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Twist to Wikileaks asylum saga
The plan of Swedish prosecutors to question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange at the Embassy of Ecuador – bringing to an end his three-year asylum at…
Embassy slams FCO in visa row
The Russian Embassy has accused the Foreign Office of a “flagrant violation” of its international obligations by delaying the extension of visas for Russian Embassy…
FCO in talks over tax-free fuel card
Diplomats will get their tax back at the pump with the diplomatic fuel card Waiting months for VAT refunds on petrol purchases could become a…
Outstanding congestion charge bill nears £90m
London’s embassies owe £84 million in unpaid congestion charges Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has told Parliament. Topping the league of indebted missions with a bill…
Behind the scenes at Number 10
Consuls outside the famous 10 Downing Street door For the select group of consuls visiting 10 Downing Street this summer it was like entering Dr…
On the Fringes with Elizabeth Stewart
Blissfully above the fray Watching scenes of migrants camped out in Calais reminded me of an inspiring lecture given by Albanian Ambassador Mal Berisha at…
All Hands on Deck!
The YDL set sail for summer with a boat trip down the Thames. The weather was typically English but the Young Diplomats didn’t let that…
Press club visits
London’s association for press attachés (DPAAL) arranged a series of site visits in the run-up to summer including a tour of BBC’s Broadcasting House and…
Perfect pick for new FCO chief
Sir Simon McDonald The London Diplomatic Corps has welcomed the appointment of Sir Simon McDonald as Permanent Under-Secretary (PUS) at the FCO. Sir Simon takes…