Category: World

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Liz Allen will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and North Macedonia May 12-20 to deepen partnerships with Western Balkan countries and advance our shared goals of regional cooperation and European integration. Under Secretary Allen will emphasize the fundamental democratic values we share with the people of […]

Geneva/ Panama City, 25 April – Venezuelan migrants and refugees in Colombia accounted for a USD 529.1 million economic impact in the country in 2022, according to a new study by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This highlights the significant economic contribution of Venezuelan migrants and refugees across Latin America and the Caribbean.    […]

On behalf of the people and government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Israeli people and their government as the State of Israel marks its 76th anniversary. The United States was the first country to recognize Israeli statehood when Israel declared independence in 1948. Our history of shared democratic values, trade, deep […]

This guide sets out essential information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain. Read about the services our consulates in Spain can provide. This information is provided as a guide only. You should get definitive information from the Spanish authorities. Read the general guidance on moving to and living in Spain from the […]

In a celebration of Europe’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, the European Commission has announced the winning European Heritage Label sites for 2023. In receiving this label, 7 historical sites from across the continent have been recognised for their significant role in the history and culture of Europe and the development of the European Union.  […]

We are excited to celebrate the first Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW)! From May 5 to 11, 2024, we are celebrating the incredible opportunities that Registered Apprenticeship programs offer to our young workforce.  Registered Apprenticeship stands as a pivotal strategy in addressing our nation’s workforce demands across vital sectors like education, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, […]

Global tech manufacturer Epson, accompanied by software specialist partners, will attend this year’s MAINTEC (5-6 June, Birmingham NEC) to demonstrate the benefits of remote assistance and digital workflows using Epson’s Moverio industrial AR smart glasses. Manufacturers face an average of 800 hours in equipment downtime per year, representing devastating profit losses. Meanwhile, the subsequent CO2 […]

Today, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is in New York, New York, to participate in the 30th Cobalt Congress, where he will speak about the United States’ foreign policy goal to expand and build secure, sustainable, and resilient critical minerals supply chains through the Minerals Security Partnership […]

In the southern Italian town of Ruvo di Puglia, a school that opened in 1924 is getting a 21st century upgrade. The building is being digitally scanned and fitted with sensors. They count people, measure ambient temperature and detect levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) inside.  Dashboard designs From his desk in Brindisi about 200 kilometres […]

In 1782, a judge in England gave husbands the right to use violence on their wives as long as any implement used was not thicker than their thumb. This standard of measurement led to the coining of the term “rule of thumb”. Society has thankfully made enough progress to find such archaic ideas abhorrent. However, […]