Protests Around the World Against Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

February 28, 2022 By domani spero in Hotspots, Media, Protests, Social Media, Trends Tags: anit-war protests, Round-up, Russia invasion, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Dam Square in #Amsterdam is packed with people, all in support of #Ukraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/RmDGQDMGD9

— Thomas van Linge (@ThomasVLinge) February 27, 2022

Dozens of thousands of people supporting #Ukraine in #Prague, #CzechRepublic.

It’s probably the biggest protest about international affair in our history.

Pics by: @_milan_jaros, @CT24zive, @televizninoviny pic.twitter.com/3Yvn1wW0zj

— Filip Horký (@FilipHorky) February 27, 2022

This morning more than 500,000 people took to the streets of #Berlin to protest against #Russian invasion of #Ukriane. The world is united against the occupants.#StandWithUkriane 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/F7u8XmTBa1

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) February 27, 2022

Belarusians are chanting “Glory to Ukraine” and “Long live Belarus” from the windows of their apartments. Today's protest continued even at night. We all feel the same feeling of unity as in 2020. pic.twitter.com/aBlZ9Kcscd

— Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) February 27, 2022

100,000 turned out in Berlin today to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.https://t.co/NvM2JtdN4W pic.twitter.com/ZkaRd75yJH

— Axios (@axios) February 27, 2022

Thousands of people rallied in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, last night, calling for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The crowds also called for the resignation of Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili, who said his country would not join the West in sanctioning Moscow. pic.twitter.com/GLpVbfEAew

— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) February 26, 2022

People gather in protest against Russia's attack on #Ukraine in #Tokyo #Japan as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned the attack, announcing further sanctions including export controls and an asset freeze on Russia's financial institutions. 📸: Yuichi Yamazaki pic.twitter.com/mAIxzfxfoD

— Getty Images News (@GettyImagesNews) February 26, 2022

Latvian crowds sing the Ukrainian national anthem in front of the Russian embassy in capital Riga https://t.co/KERmhRI90A

— Naomi O'Leary (@NaomiOhReally) February 25, 2022

Ukrainian-Americans and Russian-Americans came together to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine outside the Russian Consulate in New York City.
We spoke with the demonstrators to hear what they had to say. pic.twitter.com/zaX6dG73Xd

— NBC News NOW (@NBCNewsNow) February 25, 2022

Security forces in Russia have broken up anti-war protests in several cities across the country after Russian troops launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/ZTceDscdfB

— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) February 24, 2022

About 2,500 people gathered at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on Thursday to protest against the Russian invasion. For the second time this week, the city had illuminated the landmark in blue and yellow to express solidarity with Ukraine.

Follow updates: https://t.co/hKLhojLcq4 pic.twitter.com/XH3ax96Q36

— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 24, 2022

Around the World in Tweets: Consuls General

December 2, 2021 By domani spero in Consulate General, Foreign Service, FSOs, Round-Up, Social Media, U.S. Missions Tags: Around the World in Tweets, consuls general, Round-up

Consul General Melinda Pavek was delighted to attend the Hornbill Festival in #Nagaland as the Guest of Honor. #CGPavek thoroughly enjoyed the festivities and learned about the different Naga tribes and cultural diversity of the state. #IncredibleIndia #NortheastIndia pic.twitter.com/SxqdFmyBlZ

— US Consulate Kolkata (@USAndKolkata) December 1, 2021

Visitamos @policiachih, ahí el Comisario Director Julio César Salas destacó las acciones que realiza la ciudad para contener y prevenir delitos y le ofreció un tour al Cónsul General Eric Cohan por las instalaciones de la Plataforma Escudo Chihuahua. pic.twitter.com/HNpoiBvBFs

— Consulado EU Juárez (@USCGCdJuarez) December 1, 2021

CG Palladino participated in a memorial ceremony with representatives from @KRG_MOPE, @TAPSorg , & families of fallen American servicemembers & families of fallen Peshmerga who lost loved ones in the fight against ISIS. CG stated “Your courageous family members who made (1) pic.twitter.com/b9nElNQP7x

— U.S. Consulate General Erbil (@USConGenErbil) November 21, 2021

Wonderful to visit the superb Johnnie Walker Experience. Thank you @DiageoGB for hosting us. Slàinte Mhath! #scotch #whisky pic.twitter.com/bJpVuHgscU

— U.S. Consulate Edinburgh (@USAinScotland) November 23, 2021

Consul General Richard H. Riley and International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) Director Mark Tervakoski inaugurated new #KP Police and Frontier Constabulary facilities. pic.twitter.com/cU8ig6xrq7

— US ConsulatePeshawar (@USCGPeshawar) November 18, 2021

As Nobel Laureate & poet Rabindranath Tagore wrote of @UNESCO World Heritage site #KonarkSunTemple near #Puri, “Here the language of stone surpasses the language of man.” pic.twitter.com/WPyNf6jfmm

— Joel Reifman (@USCGHyderabad) November 17, 2021

@USCGLahore William K. Makaneole and Director of USAID/Pakistan’s Energy Office Jenna Diallo today visited the USAID-funded Smart Grid Integration Testing Lab at WAPDA House. pic.twitter.com/trRRMHmtXG

— USAID Pakistan (@USAID_Pakistan) November 9, 2021

Around the World in Tweets: Assistant Secretaries

Asisten Sekretaris @USAsiaPacific Kritenbrink bertemu dgn Wamenlu Mahendra Siregar @Kemlu_RI utk memperkuat hubungan bilateral AS-RI dan mendiskusikan kepemimpinan Indonesia utk mempromosikan #IndoPacific yg bebas dan terbuka. pic.twitter.com/ggbSgmG0nh

— usembassyjkt (@usembassyjkt) November 29, 2021

Asst Secretary Lu underscores human rights are central to US foreign policy in Sri Lanka during his meeting with @TNAmediaoffice @GTFonline on #lka's reconciliation. The US joins Sri Lankan Tamil people in search for lasting peace & full voice in deciding their country’s future. pic.twitter.com/mExTyekyrW

— State_SCA (@State_SCA) November 23, 2021

. @WHAAsstSecty discutió con @ofchb los esfuerzos de @MP_Honduras contra la corrupción y el despliegue de más de 400 fiscales para investigar cualquier denuncia de delitos electorales el 28/11. Los hondureños merecen elecciones libres, justas, transparentes y pacíficas. pic.twitter.com/8bG4XMkYxt

— U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa (@usembassyhn) November 23, 2021

Meet the delegates who accompanied @SecBlinken on his visit to Nigeria. We proudly welcomed @AsstSecStateAF Molly Phee; Dana Banks NSC Senior Director for Africa; Gayle Smith, Coordinator for Global COVID Response & Health Security at the Department of State; and @StateDeptSpox pic.twitter.com/6pZbxCDjlS

— U.S. Mission Nigeria (@USinNigeria) November 20, 2021

AA/S Lempert enjoyed seeing you @lamamara_dz. إلى اللقاء https://t.co/r4BpzscXJ7

— U.S. State Dept – Near Eastern Affairs (@StateDept_NEA) November 13, 2021

Celebrating Romania as an important partner and Ally! Assistant Secretary Donfried & @MAERomania State Secretary Neculăescu opened the 7th U.S.-Romania Strategic Dialogue yesterday, focused on the importance of our Strategic Partnership in addressing common challenges pic.twitter.com/sFlVtszuPe

— DoS Europe and Eurasia (@StateEUR) November 10, 2021

Very pleased to welcome UN Under-Secretary-General @MelissaFleming to the State Department today and highlight the United States’ commitment to multilateral diplomacy and support for the UN’s mission to create a more peaceful and secure world. pic.twitter.com/afL9yUpTqL

— Ambassador Erica Barks-Ruggles (@State_IO) November 4, 2021

Around the World in Tweets: Pose the Group, Chin Up, Smile!

November 5, 2021 By domani spero in Photo of the Day, Round-Up, Social Media, State Department, U.S. Missions Tags: FS posts, group photos, Round-up

Amb Tracy, Degnan, and Litzenberger, & DAS Olson, Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations Andrew Schofer, & USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Alexander Sokolowski participated in a regional Chiefs of Mission meeting hosted by US. Embassy Yerevan. pic.twitter.com/RN2qUwESf0

— U.S. Embassy Baku (@USEmbassyBaku) November 4, 2021

After launching the 🇺🇸-funded bio safety lab ystd, I joined @ugwildlife reps & local officials for a tour of Kazinga Channel at #QueenElizabethNationalPark to discuss animal health, zoonotic disease, conservation, & mitigating conflict between 🦛🐊🐃 & communities in the park. pic.twitter.com/FdMRx5kycq

— U.S. Ambassador to Uganda (@USAmbUganda) November 4, 2021

ผมยินดีที่ได้พบกับผู้บัญชาการทหารเรือ พลเรือเอก สมประสงค์ นิลสมัย เพื่อหารือเกี่ยวกับความร่วมมือด้านความมั่นคง และการกลับมาฝึกซ้อมและอบรมระหว่างกองทัพเรือของเราทั้งสองชาติ (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Ggn2Y5JlWR

— Chargé d'Affaires Michael Heath (@USAmbThailand) November 4, 2021

Such a wonderful experience to tour the Agrasen ki Baoli with my dear friends and colleagues, the Consuls General, from across Mission India! #IncredibleIndia – CDA Lacina pic.twitter.com/xcS8nLuR8c

— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) November 3, 2021

استضافت القائم بالأعمال السيدة مارتينا سترونغ عدد من خريجي برنامج #فولبرايت لتناول طعام العشاء احتفالأ بمناسبة مرور 75 عاماً على تأسيس البرنامج، حيث ناقش الخريجون تجاربهم وإنجازاتهم البحثية خلال فترة تواجدهم في الولايات المتحدة والمهارات التي جلبوها معهم إلى المملكة. pic.twitter.com/ytmSAB9BuY

— U.S. Mission to KSA (@USAinKSA) November 4, 2021

Wrapping up my time in Brussels, I joined our in-country USDA staff for a team lunch to thank them for their continued work on behalf of U.S. ag. This trip was a success because of your hard work! As I head to #COP26, I will take your passion for international cooperation with me pic.twitter.com/VZpLxyojnm

— Secretary Tom Vilsack (@SecVilsack) November 3, 2021

Assistant Secretary Bitter is in Mexico this week to see firsthand the work our consular officers are doing to assist U.S. citizens abroad and build even stronger U.S.-Mexico ties. Yesterday, she spoke to a group of students in Guadalajara about ways to study in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/VSr12zQSZp

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) October 27, 2021

I love meeting our consulate teams! Today I met with the @USAConNVL staff. Thank you for the great work you all do to strengthen the relations of our countries! 
🇺🇸🇲🇽 #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/DsAR3uIKiJ

— Embajador Ken Salazar (@USAmbMex) October 27, 2021

In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Lacina & #CGChennai Ravin wore pink & stood w/@USAndChennai staff to celebrate cancer survivors & support those affected by cancer. Our love & support to all who’ve won the battle & those on their way to winning. pic.twitter.com/WBqhwfU1cd

— US Consulate Chennai (@USAndChennai) October 27, 2021

American Diplomatic Posts Mark Memorial Day 2021

June 1, 2021 By domani spero in Americans Abroad, Foreign Service, Holidays and Celebrations, Round-Up, State Department, U.S. Missions Tags: Memorial Day 2021, Round-up

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Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor, Hon. Secretary Kandhi Elieisar, FSM Department of Foreign Affairs and U.S. and FSM officials participated in a wreath laying ceremony at sea for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸🇫🇲 #MemorialDay2021 pic.twitter.com/Vckf1O719U

— U.S. Embassy Kolonia (@USEmbassyFSM) May 31, 2021

Brian Aggeler, Chargé d’affaires : “Peu d'endroits dans le monde incarnent mieux que le Mémorial de l’Escadrille Lafayette les sacrifices que les amis sont prêts à faire pour la sécurité de l’autre.” #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/z9yX9r7hLm

— U.S. Embassy France (@USEmbassyFrance) May 31, 2021

[2/2] Ambassador Donald Blome: “As we observe Memorial Day at the only American military cemetery on the African continent, hosted for decades by our Tunisian friends, we honor the fallen by strengthening our relationship with peaceful democratic allies, like Tunisia.”

— U.S. Embassy Tunis (@usembassytunis) May 31, 2021

On the road this Memorial Day weekend in the mountains of Eastern Korea, paid respects to those US service members who fell 70 years ago defending the ROK & freedom on the battlefields of Gapyong and the Punchbowl. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/xsdhAlKvKq

— Chargé d’Affaires Rob Rapson (@USAmbROK) May 31, 2021

In observance of #MemorialDay in the United States, Chargé
d’affaires @USAmbIreland, Defense Attaché Robert Skopeck, and members of the American Legion in Dublin planted American flags on the graves of Veterans of the United States Armed Forces in Glasnevin cemetery. pic.twitter.com/YCKCGV1aR4

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) May 31, 2021

#CGLee: “It was an honor to attend the annual ceremony remembering Greek American soldiers who fell serving their country. Many thanks to #AHEPA, #AUSA, and #AmericanLegion for organizing this important and moving event.” #MemorialDay2021 pic.twitter.com/awVz73vAwE

— US Consulate Thess (@USConsulateThes) May 31, 2021

#MemorialDay #WeHonorTheBrave We recognize our Veterans organizations in Panama. Thanks to all of them who honor our brave at the @usabmc Corozal American Cemetery every year. #EstamosUnidos pic.twitter.com/aAU8pZw5Gw

— U.S. Embassy Panama (@USEmbPAN) May 31, 2021

A day of remembrance & reflection, of honor & tribute.🎖️Today we commentate #MemorialDay at @OldStPauls We honor those who’ve lost their lives while serving in the military and the 🇺🇸 and 🇳🇿 men & women who have stood together on the battlefield 🙏 for your service and sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/Z4GhdrYYhV

— US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 (@usembassynz) June 1, 2021

Due to COVID 19, this year's Memorial Day Ceremony at the American Cemetery in Margraten will not be open to the public. A recording of the event will be available via the Embassy's Facebook and YouTube channel.
Expected release time: May 30, 2021. 19:30 hrs. pic.twitter.com/kg9E378gWz

— US Embassy The Hague (@usembthehague) May 28, 2021

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#G7Biarritz: Cartoonists Around the World Draw #G7 Summit in Vivid Colors

August 26, 2019 By domani spero in Foreign Affairs, Realities of the FS, Reputation, Round-Up, Social Media, Trends, Trump Tags: #G7Biarritz, G7 Summit, political cartoonists, Round-up

DONALD WILL LIEBER G8
Bitte lesen:https://t.co/AIZgm00xpu https://t.co/WPoBceleGc https://t.co/rEw5Fu9bMQ https://t.co/2ME3NnqN0p #Brexit #EU #Trump #BorisJohnson pic.twitter.com/2lHq0qSf2D

— Marian Kamensky (@MarianKamensky1) August 23, 2019

Childproofing the G7 Summit. #G7Biarritz #G7Summit #G7 #G6plus1 #TrumpGibberish @G7 @realDonaldTrump @JustinTrudeau #AngelaMerkel #JustinTrudeau #ShinzoAbe #TrumpIsAnInternationalDisgrace #TrumpIsABaby pic.twitter.com/coOXahUFvQ

— Benjamin Slyngstad (@SlyngCartoons) August 25, 2019

Dave Simonds on #G7Summit #Trump #BorisJohnson #NHS #NoDeal – political cartoon gallery in London https://t.co/dePcTdnXF6 pic.twitter.com/4joVTTZXX4

— Political Cartoon (@Cartoon4sale) August 25, 2019

8/24/2019- Group of Seven #G7 #G7Summit #G7France #Trump #DonaldTrump #PresidentTrump https://t.co/xiUHMApX9J pic.twitter.com/wgyHNW9aCx

— Clay Bennett (@BennettCartoons) August 24, 2019

.@Telegraph cartoon#BorisJohnsonPM #DonaldTrump #G7Biarritz #Brexit pic.twitter.com/spYa01VXdv

— Bob Moran (@bobscartoons) August 24, 2019

Saturday’s cartoon: Donald Trump will still play the spoilsport at the #G7 summit in Biarritz. #Macron #Trump pic.twitter.com/c7kY8Mn3Qu

— Guy Badeaux (Bado) (@guybadeaux) August 24, 2019

My @Independent @IndyVoices cartoon for tomorrow. Boris is the best man for the job according to the wrong man for almost any job imaginable. #finalsay #peoplesvote #WABDOD #G7Summit #G7Biarritz #givemestrength pic.twitter.com/lefpQ6ekIX

— brian adcock (@briancartoon) August 25, 2019

Latest @guardian cartoon#SpecialRelationship #BorisJohnson #Trump #G7Biarritz pic.twitter.com/8i8YptEUqj

— Ben Jennings (@BJennings90) August 25, 2019

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Diplomatic Posts Around the World Celebrate Pride Month #LGBTI

June 12, 2019 By domani spero in Diplomatic Life, Foreign Service, Holidays and Celebrations, Media, Realities of the FS, Round-Up, Social Media, State Department, U.S. Missions Tags: Human Rights, LGBTI Pride Month, LGBTQ rights, minority rights, Pride 2019, Round-up

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Below is a round up of overseas posts marking Pride Month. we hope to do another one towards the end of June. Also see So @StateDept’s guidance is do whatever you want. EXCEPT fly the Pride Flag on the pole #PrideMonth on the reported controversy of flying the Pride flag at embassies overseas.

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ICYMI to #CGChennai Robert Burgess flagged off #Pride month. Watch now and share. #pridemonth #StandforUnity #Inclusivity @StateDept https://t.co/xaaRjMnMU2 #Pridemonth2019 #LGBTQI #LGBTrights

— US Consulate Chennai (@USAndChennai) June 2, 2019

.@USEmbassyAthens joined #AthensPride2019 on Saturday in support of Greece’s vibrant #LGBTQI community, showing U.S. government support for minority and human rights everywhere. pic.twitter.com/kP2Kqc8nFO

— U.S. Embassy Athens (@USEmbassyAthens) June 10, 2019

For the 6th year, we are proudly raising this beautiful Pride Flag at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto to mark June as #PrideMonth! @usconstoronto will also march in the @PrideToronto parade to honor #Stonewall50 — one of the landmark moments in the fight for #LGBTQ rights. #PrideTO pic.twitter.com/A2DtyvNcQz

— US Consulate Toronto🇺🇸🇨🇦 (@usconstoronto) June 5, 2019

#CSDBerlin2018 marks Ambassador @RichardGrenell’s 25th Pride parade and Embassy Berlin’s 7th CSD. pic.twitter.com/N5VRMLcUHt

— US-Botschaft Berlin (@usbotschaft) July 28, 2018

The beautiful US Embassy in New Delhi. Happy #Pride ! pic.twitter.com/YQh96VS6vf

— Melissa Frakman (@MelissaFrakman) June 8, 2019

Happy #Pride, Inuvik! We had so much fun joining Inuvik’s pride parade, empowering everyone to be who they are and love who they love. #loveislove 🌈 #Pride2019 pic.twitter.com/kuEBXoMc3M

— US Consulate Calgary (@usconscalgary) June 8, 2019

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey are proud to join people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Intersex #PrideMonth. We reaffirm the U.S. commitment to defending human rights for all. 🏳️‍🌈 #LGBTI #PrideMonth2019 #pride #loveislove pic.twitter.com/rtZrtcTsUt

— US Embassy Turkey (@USEmbassyTurkey) June 10, 2019

Embassy community members joined today's #pride march in Jerusalem to reaffirm our commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including #LGBTI persons. Wishing everyone a safe and happy #pride. #loveislove pic.twitter.com/FUXbQACC7F

— US Palestinian Affairs Unit (@USPalAffairs) June 6, 2019

“The international community will continue to support queer culture festivals.” Six ambassadors including @USAmbROK Harris co-authored an op-ed on @hanitweet in honor of #PrideMonth. https://t.co/nLtEej3P2P pic.twitter.com/GQ5mtwEC9Z

— U.S. Embassy Seoul (@USEmbassySeoul) June 3, 2019

American Diplomatic Posts Commemorate Memorial Day 2019

May 27, 2019 By domani spero in Foreign Service, Holidays and Celebrations, Memorial, Round-Up, U.S. Missions Tags: Decoration Day, Memorial Day, Round-up

In honour of US #MemorialDay2019 (May 27), I want to share my deep appreciation and respect for the Australian veterans of the @USArmy Transportation “Small Ships” Corps (1942-47), who supported MacArthur’s troops to preserve our freedom. Learn more at https://t.co/hIUlSwwczW pic.twitter.com/Pw2P3oYMPL

— Sharon Hudson-Dean (@CGSydney) May 27, 2019

Learn more about the story of US Sgt #Sorensen & Belgian #RogerAbeels buried together in #Ganshoren, Belgium: https://t.co/iKg7B33x57
"We were young, they say. We have died. Remember us." Archibald MacLeish#MemorialDay #IsolatedGraves #HonorThem pic.twitter.com/jvtQcC8yud

— US Embassy Brussels (@usembbrussels) May 27, 2019

1 of these heroes was Pvt Ernest Richard White, born in 1894 in my home State of Illinois. Ernest died on Oct 31, 1918 during the last Allied offensive to liberate Belgium. He is interred in Plot C, Row 1, Grave 20. #HonorThem #MemorialDay #WWI #FlandersFieldsAmericanCemetery 2/2 pic.twitter.com/tbm0osKBNo

— Ambassador Gidwitz (@USAmbBelgium) May 26, 2019

Thank you to everyone who attended our Memorial Day ceremony today. A special thank you to @RCN_MARLANT and @hfxgov for your support of the service. #MemorialDay2019 #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/EUi18pr5c6

— USConsulateHalifax (@usconshalifax) May 27, 2019

Panameños y estadounidenses nos unimos hoy en el cementerio de Corozal para honrar la memoria de los héroes de Estados Unidos #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/fJT7QwJUmu

— U.S. Embassy Panama (@USEmbPAN) May 27, 2019

This morning, at the @usabmc Cambridge American Cemetery, @USAmbUK laid a wreath in honor of our military men and women who have lost their lives in service to our country 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/Mpdr4gTIkf

— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) May 27, 2019

Con motivo de conmemorarse en Estados Unidos el #MemorialDay, @USAmbUruguay participó de un sentido homenaje a los caídos en guerra en el Cementerio Británico de Montevideo junto a colegas militares de nuestra misión diplomática y autoridades de distintos gobiernos. pic.twitter.com/gpP0gDnM1F

— U.S. Embassy Uruguay (@usembassyMVD) May 27, 2019

La Chargé d'Affaires Kelly #Degnan: "Nel 75° anniversario della Liberazione di Firenze e della Toscana, e nel 200° anniversario della nostra presenza diplomatica a #Firenze, sono grata di vedere così tanti ospiti italiani e americani qui oggi".#MemorialDay2019 🇺🇸🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/wyyk3yjZU5

— Ambasciata U.S.A. (@AmbasciataUSA) May 27, 2019

Foreign Service Posts Around the World Look Back at 2017, Send New Year Wishes For 2018

December 31, 2017 By domani spero in Ambassadors, Foreign Service, Holidays and Celebrations, Round-Up, Social Media, U.S. Missions, USAID, Video of the Week Tags: Adios 2017, New Year 2018, Round-up, US Embassy Bangkok, US Embassy Bogota, US Embassy Dakar, US Embassy London, US Embassy Montevideo, US Embassy Pristina, US Embassy Tel Aviv, US Embassy Tokyo

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สุขสันต์วันปีใหม่ Happy New Year from U.S. Embassy Bangkok!
ปีใหม่ปีนี้ ชาวสถานทูตมาแบ่งปันไอเดียของขวัญปีใหม่กัน https://t.co/7gDj0fjoKZ

— U.S. Embassy Bangkok (@USEmbassyBKK) December 29, 2017

Toute la mission diplomatique américaine au Sénégal vous souhaite une très heureuse année 2018! https://t.co/N1TbOvGGzE

— U.S. Embassy Senegal (@usembassydakar) December 30, 2017

¡Un Próspero #AñoNuevo a todos nuestros seguidores, nos vemos en el 2018! pic.twitter.com/0GryR4Agmp

— US Embassy Bogota (@USEmbassyBogota) December 30, 2017

Muchos momentos emocionantes e inolvidables en el 2017 entre los Estados Unidos y Uruguay. Estamos listos para trabajar juntos en el 2018! #Celebramos150 #Democracia #Educación #Cooperación #Comercio #Emprendedurismo #DerechosHumanos #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/hCVMptPeUh

— Amb Kelly Keiderling (@USAmbUruguay) December 30, 2017

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As 2017 draws to a close, Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir and the entire team at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur want to thank our Malaysian friends and partners for a wonderful year. We’re looking forward to continuing our work together in 2018 and beyond. 2017年落幕之时，雷荷花大使及美国大使馆团队衷心感谢所有大马朋友及伙伴在这一年所给予的支持。期盼在2018年及将来继续与你们携手合作。 Tahun 2017 akan melaburkan tirainya. Duta Besar Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir dan seluruh pasukan di Kedutaan A.S. di Kuala Lumpur ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada rakan dan rakan kongsi Malaysia kami untuk tahun yang hebat ini. Kami tidak sabar untuk meneruskan kerja bersama pada 2018 dan seterusnya.

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Thank you to everyone around the UK that has made 2017 such a memorable year! Looking forward to the New Year ahead and working together to strengthen the U.S.-UK special relationship. pic.twitter.com/K1BtEkC1B9

— Ambassador Johnson (@USAmbUK) December 28, 2017

Looking back on 2017 and my time in Japan since becoming Ambassador – off to a tremendous start, with a great Embassy team, and the strongest Bilateral relationship in the world.🇺🇸🇯🇵 #rewind2017 pic.twitter.com/2NlekjpwJA

— ビル・ハガティ米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) December 29, 2017

Great year in review video released by the .@usembassyta Hope you all enjoy it and wishing everyone a happy, healthy, prosperous, meaningful and peaceful 2018. pic.twitter.com/dSf3rFxge5

— David M. Friedman (@USAmbIsrael) December 30, 2017

Here’s my end-of-year message to #Kosovo. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, Urime Viti i Ri, Srećna Nova Godina! pic.twitter.com/EU5ELNCPjP

— Amb. Greg Delawie (@USAmbKosovo) December 30, 2017

Be Inspired by 10 of USAID’s Best Stories of 2017! https://t.co/3ei4FtCkDn #2017InReview pic.twitter.com/x9qUqdwKYv

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Merry Furry Christmas and More Around the Foreign Service: 2017 Round-Up

December 24, 2017 By domani spero in Foreign Service, Holidays and Celebrations, Round-Up, U.S. Missions, Video of the Week Tags: Best Holiday Hits, British Consulate General New York, Happy Holidays 2017, Round-up, UKFCO

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US Embassy Oslo, Norway | Merry Furry Christmas: They have traveled the world, said woof and miaow in many a language, but how will they celebrate Christmas in Norway?

US Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria: U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria Eric Rubin wishes all a happy holiday, and U.S. Embassy employees gather together to dance a traditional Bulgarian holiday horo.

US Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde

US Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia: Dubes Donovan dan Ibu beserta seluruh staf Kedubes AS Jakarta mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya dan Tahun Baru 2018! Apa harapan kamu untuk hubungan AS-Indonesia di tahun mendatang?

US Embassy Warsaw, Poland: Polska Wigilia jest wyjątkowa! Ambasador USA Paul Jones i amerykańscy dyplomaci mieli okazję spróbować polskich dań wigilijnych. Co najbardziej ich zaskoczyło? Które dania najbardziej im smakowały? Jak poradzili sobie z językiem polskim 😂? Zobaczcie sami! Mamy nadzieję, że film Wam się spodoba! Merry Christmas, Wesołych Świąt!

US Embassy Podgorica, Montenegro: Every holiday season brings a number of challenges for everyone 🙂 See how our Embassy family tackled this one! (Spoiler alert: we won 🙂 ) Happy holidays, everyone! ***** Svaka sezona praznika donosi veliki broj izazova za sve 🙂 Pogledajte kako je naša ambasada riješila ovaj (Unaprijed da vam kažemo: pobijedili smo)

US Embassy Manila, Philippines | U.S. Embassy staff try Pinoy holiday food, with Ambassador Sung Kim

US Embassy Prague, Czech Republic | Veselé Vánoce! Happy Holidays!

And here’s a throwback from last year’s British Consulate General New York 2016 video with Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You”. If this were a tv show, the UKinUSA -NY folks have found a formula for their holiday videos!

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