Foreign Press Centers shift 2020 elections to web
By Katie Reedy
In April, the Foreign Press Centers (FPCs) previewed their plans to promote global media coverage of the 2020 presidential elections to ensure a broad understanding of the U.S. democratic process. Soon after...
MOUs secure 5G networks in European countries
By Rob Noel
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach joined Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borissov, Prime Minister of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev, and Prime Minister of Kosovo...
Connecting female entrepreneurs in Ljubljana
Ambassador Lynda Blanchard (on computer screen) welcomed virtual participants to the opening of the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs in Slovenia, Jan. 12. This unique program, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs,...
Department hosts Veterans Day event
Department of State employee affinity group, Veterans@State, and the Office of Civil Rights hosted a Veterans Day event, Nov. 30. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo provided remarks, and Ambassador Matthew Klimow from Embassy Turkmenistan—a...
New embassy housing complex bolsters Kenyan economy
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing complex in Nairobi, Nov. 18. The future compound, called Rosslyn Grove, will allow for shorter commutes and a safer living...
Unwavering Appreciation
By Amanda J. Richard
Recognizing the Department of State’s amazing employees who serve bravely and selflessly worldwide is typically done during an elegant ceremony held in the Harry S. Truman Building’s exquisite Benjamin Franklin room....
Office of Central European Affairs
By John M. Grondelski
In the recent past a planned trip to a Central European country by a Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR) deputy assistant secretary was fairly big news within EUR’s Office...
Encouraging higher education in Mali
As part of International Education Week, Nov. 16-20, Embassy Bamako’s American Center hosted an information session for local students on the steps to take to pursue dreams of university study in the United States....
