The UK government's recent threat to storm the Ecuadorian embassy in London and arrest Julian Assange, displays the same degree of contempt for national sovereignty that Western nations have shown repeatedly since the end of the Cold War. But hey, aren't the Russians and Chinese supposed to be...
My favorites include Ithaca Dukkah from IthacaDelish seasonal honey from The Honeybee Embassy, wrapped up in a tea towel or basket. A great ambassador for Finger Lakes wineries is Hillick and Hobbs, a relative newcomer on Seneca Lake. The winery, on a beautiful spot with an unobstructed view...
In an emergency call 999 to get help from the police, ambulance or other emergency services. If you have a minor accident you’ll need to swap insurance details with the other party, and get each other’s contact details in case there is follow up needed by the insurers. Weather considera...
Certain that the D-Day landing will end in failure upon hearing Allied losses, including the sinking of the Sumner class destroyer USS Laffey, Hitler sends his peace terms via radio to the Reich Embassy in Spain. Thanks to the action of the Allied code breakers, the Allied Leadership...
The Chinese Buddhists and Zheng He might not have visited America, but in 1869 America was very aware of China, probably at least in part because of the Chinese Embassy in 1868 and all the Chinese workmen who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad. better a little late than never 1893 so...
”[40]The actual incident to which Thornton refers regards a contact by the second highest Afghan military official who probed the U.S. embassy chargé d’Affaires Bruce Amstutz on whether the U.S. would support overthrowing the newly installed “Marxist regime” of Nur Mohammed Taraki and ...
Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places. US Citizens probably don't require a visa UK Citizens probably don't require a visa Australian Citizens probably don't require a visa New Zealand Citizens probably don't require a visa South Africa Citizens Please ...
The US Embassy in Switzerland¹ recommends trying major banks at their regional centers in Geneva, Bern, Basel or Zurich, as these branches may be able to offer a broader range of support to US citizens. Can you open a Swiss bank account remotely?
But I had the luxury to believe that if and when the worst would happen, I’d have the security blanket of being white, European, French, and I had confidence that my embassy would tell me it was time to leave and they would let me know when to be at the airport to depart. Not ...
If you have a work visa for one year or more, then your family members can travel to Italy with you as long as you’ve completed the application processes at your local embassy in your home country.They’ll need to provide application forms, a valid passport, proof of income and ...