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Syrian gunman attacks US embassy near Beirut
Syrian gunman attacks US embassy near Beirut
Local media reported that there was a gunfight for almost half an hour near the US diplomatic mission in the suburb of Aukar, north of Beirut.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Suspect held after employee at Israeli embassy in China is stabbed
Suspect held after employee at Israeli embassy in China is stabbed
A 50-year-old Israeli man who works at the Israeli embassy in Beijing is in hospital after being stabbed in front of a supermarket, Chinese police and the Israeli government said.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

Embassies in Beijing asked to stop displaying ‘propaganda’ on their buildings
Embassies in Beijing asked to stop displaying ‘propaganda’ on their buildings
Foreign embassies in Beijing have been asked by the Chinese government to avoid displaying “propaganda” in an apparent response to shows of support for Ukraine.

Wed, 17 May, 2023

Irish embassy staff get €110,000 armed car to work in 'acutely challenging' Mexico
Irish embassy staff get €110,000 armed car to work in 'acutely challenging' Mexico
The Department of Foreign Affairs said vehicles are used for as long as they can operate in a safe and efficient manner

Tue, 31 May, 2022

France Qatar Embassy Killing
Guard at Qatari Embassy in Paris killed in attack
A security guard at the Qatari embassy in Paris has been killed, with a suspect arrested, officials said. The circumstances of the killing, including the method used, were not immediately clear.

Mon, 23 May, 2022

TV report about potential Russian nuclear attack on Ireland 'a matter for editors'
TV report about potential Russian nuclear attack on Ireland 'a matter for editors'
Russian TV described the impact on Ireland of a tsunami caused by detonating nuclear weapons off the Irish coast

Mon, 02 May, 2022

Flames pour from Embassy
Dubliners recall burning of British Embassy after Bloody Sunday
Nearly every Dubliner has a story about the day the British Embassy was burnt down in the capital, as the country bristled with anger over Bloody Sunday.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Russia US Embassy
Kremlin-imposed cuts at US Embassy limits services for thousands
Under orders from the Kremlin, the US Embassy in Moscow has stopped employing Russians, cutting its consular staff by 75% and limit many of its services.

Wed, 12 May, 2021

British rising stars to be showcased at SXSW festival
British rising stars to be showcased at SXSW festival
The line-up for the British Music Embassy at the SXSW festival has been unveiled. Rising star musicians will be showcased at the annual film, music and interactive media event in Austin, Texas, which is virtual this year due to the pandemic.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2021

Embassy audits highlight concerns over cash transactions
Embassy audits highlight concerns over cash transactions
Holding more than €16,000 in cash for a deposit on a security contract, getting refused for a credit card, and incomplete receipts to back up hotel stays were among the issues raised in a series of Department of Foreign Affairs audits of its ...

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

US embassy orders non-essential staff to leave Iraq
US embassy orders non-essential staff to leave Iraq

The US embassy in Iraq said the state department has ordered all non-essential, non-emergency government staff to leave the country right away amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Wed, 15 May, 2019

Spend on embassy revamps tops €2.6m
Spend on embassy revamps tops €2.6m
Staff at Ireland’s new mission in Jakarta in Indonesia opted to purchase budget Ikea furniture — but failed to prevent the overall spend on embassy refurbishment across the network topping €2.665m last year.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2016

Julian Assange to be questioned at embassy over sex assault allegations
Julian Assange to be questioned at embassy over sex assault allegations

Ecuador’s president has said Julian Assange will be questioned at the embassy where he has been holed up for more than three years over allegations of sex assault.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Cost of running Ireland’s embassies and consulates abroad up 10.5% to €74.6m
Cost of running Ireland’s embassies and consulates abroad up 10.5% to €74.6m
The cost of running Ireland’s embassies and consulates abroad increased by 10.5% last year to €74.6m.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016

Report criticises cost of embassy revamps

A scathing report has found systematic flaws with how tens of millions of euro are spent renovating Irish embassies.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

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