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UEFA League Final in Stockholm, Sweden Travel Advice

Travel advice for Manchester United fans travelling to Stockholm for the Ajax v Manchester United match on Wednesday 24 May 2017

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UK welcomes steps towards new government in Macedonia

Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, welcomes President Ivanov’s decision to grant a mandate to the new majority government

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British and Irish Lions 2017 tour of New Zealand travel advice

Travel advice for Lions fans travelling to New Zealand for the Lions Tour from 3 June to 8 July

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Travel advice on EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan

Advice for visitors travelling to Kazakhstan for the Expo 2017 International Exposition in Astana from 10 June to 10 September 10, 2017

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Journée de souvenir dédiée à toutes les victimes de la guerre chimique

Chaque année, la communauté internationale s’interrompt le 29 avril pour se souvenir des victimes des guerres chimiques.

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Minister for Africa meets members of the Somali Diaspora

Ahead of the London Somalia Conference Tobias Ellwood sought Diaspora views on UK policy and securing peace and security for the country.

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British Embassy Budapest is moving to a new address

The Embassy is moving to 5-7 Füge utca and is closed until 25 April.

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British Embassy Budapest is moving to a new address

The Embassy is moving to 5-7 Füge utca.

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The WHO – why everyone should care

Article by Dr David Nabarro, UK candidate for the WHO Director General's post

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Women in Business event at the British Ambassador's residence

The British Ambassador Mr Jon Wilks hosted Women in Business Afternoon Tea to celebrate the contribution of Omani women to Oman development

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Enjoy a trouble free festival in Malta

Advice for British nationals attending the Lost & Found festival to be held in Malta this weekend.

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Foreign Office appoints new Non Executive Directors

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has appointed two new non-executive directors to its board.

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Foreign Office statement on demonstrations in Belarus

Government of Belarus urged to respect right to peaceful protest.

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Secretary General: 2018 Commonwealth Summit will reinforce a true global partnership

The Summit will cement shared aims of good governance, sustainable growth, and inclusive social and economic development, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said.

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Joint Troika Statement Supporting African Union High Level Implementation Panel Peace Process in Sudan

The Troika (Norway, UK and US) urge signatories of the AUHIP-brokered Roadmap Agreement to honour their commitments.

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Alok Sharma marks 45 years of UK China Ambassadorial ties

The UK Minister for Asia Alok Sharma has visited Beijing ahead of the 45th anniversary of UK-China Ambassadorial relations on 13 March 2017.

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Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt

FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood deeply concerned by the decision of the Government of Egypt to close the Nadeem Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence.

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Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt

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FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood deeply concerned by the decision of the Government of Egypt to close the Nadeem Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence.

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The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson spoke to media ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

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British Embassy Kabul Programme Fund bidding round now open.

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Troika statement on declaration of AU, IGAD and UN on South Sudan

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Joint statement from UK, US and Norway welcoming the joint declaration expressing concern about continued fighting and violence in South Sudan.

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Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Somalia

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The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Somalia, in which Kenyan military personnel were killed.

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Foreign Secretary statement on Holocaust Memorial Day

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Boris Johnson, the Foreign Secretary, reflects that it is important to remember and educate future generations on the Holocaust's causes.

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UK Minister for Asia Alok Sharma visits Thailand

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Alok Sharma, the UK Minister for Asia and the Pacific, is in Bangkok for wide ranging talks on issues including trade, human rights and Thailand’s election plans.

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Baroness Anelay hosts Holocaust Memorial Day event

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Over 180 people attended the event held at the Foreign Office to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

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Italy vs Wales rugby match in Rome: consular advice

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The Italy and Welsh Rugby teams will meet in Rome for their RBS 6 Nations Rugby Tournament on 5 February 2017 at 3pm.

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Baroness Anelay welcomes new UNSC members

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UK looks forward to working with new UN Security Council non-permanent members .

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Minister for the Middle East visits Iran

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Tobias Ellwood, Minister for the Middle East, has arrived in Iran today (Wednesday 18 January), for a day of discussions on a range of bilateral and regional issues, including consular cases.

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Illegal Wildlife Trade: It isn't just about the wildlife

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HMA Catherine Arnold's blog on ''Illegal Wildlife Trade''

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Japanese Olympic Minister meets UK experts

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Japan’s Olympic Minister has come to Britain to learn about the UK’s experiences of running sporting events ahead of Tokyo 2020.

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Foreign Secretary attends EU Foreign Affairs Council

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The Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, spoke to media in Brussels as he arrived for talks with European partners

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Foreign Secretary statement on Cyprus talks

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Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson comments following the Cyprus settlements talks in Geneva on 12 January.

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UK / URUGUAY DOUBLE TAXATION CONVENTION Now in Force

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The comprehensive Double Taxation Convention between the two countries has taken effect from 1 January 2017.

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Minister Ellwood statement on Syria ceasefire violations

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Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood comments on reports of violations of the ceasefire in Syria announced by Russia and Turkey on 29 December.

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UK Permanent Representative to the EU

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A Government Spokesman has made a statement on the resignation of the UK Permanent Representative to the European Union.

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United Nations Security Council welcomes the ceasefire in Syria

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An explanation of the UK's vote as delivered by Peter Wilson Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative, UK Mission to the UN, New York

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Foreign Secretary statement on the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

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The Foreign Secretary calls on all parties to implement the agreed ceasefire and use it as a basis for lasting peace in 2017.

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Russia lists 150th Organisation Under ‘Foreign Agents’ Law

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Foreign Office Minister, Sir Alan Duncan, expresses concern over the increased pressure faced by civil society in Russia.

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Foreign Secretary’s Chanukah message

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Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson sends his warmest wishes for the Festival of Lights

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Foreign Secretary statement on Syria aid convoy attack

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Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson welcomes the UN Board of Inquiry’s summary of its investigation into the attack on an aid convoy, which took place in Urem al-Kubra, northern Syria, on 19 September.

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Foreign Office helps over 1,000 Brits make it home for Christmas

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) staff across the world saved Christmas for more than 1,000 people last year, and have already helped hundreds more this yuletide season.

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Minister for the Americas holds UK Argentina summit

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Sir Alan Duncan, Minister for Europe and the Americas, met Deputy Minister Pedro Villagra Delgado of Argentina for talks on UK-Argentine relations.

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South Sudan at a crossroads

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An Op-ed by Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Africa and the Middle East, on the occasion of his visit to South Sudan

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Foreign Secretary meets the new Italian Foreign Minister Alfano in London

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Boris Johnson has welcomed Foreign Minister Alfano on his first official trip to London since his appointment.

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UK China Statement on Afghanistan

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UK Foreign Secretary and Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi agree long term commitment to future security and stability in Afghanistan

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