Rosy words, media frenzy marks EU Day

And embassies display their sweet treats at first annual Desserts of the World Festival—but blink and they’re gone!

Diplomats stay home, immigration applications pile up in Mexico: Union

But government says local staff and ‘essential’ union members are still on the job; key work will still get done.

Diplomats in Africa leave job as Baird, GG visit

Foreign service officers walk off the job for the first time since they adopted a legal strike position six weeks ago.

‘Ground truth’ in journalism

Several European allies openly back ICAO in Montreal

Yemeni ambassador says flare-up not related to Middle East policy.

Visas were an unexpected challenge: Czech envoy

Nevertheless, grey hair not due to Canada, says Karel Žebrakovský.

Aglukkaq’s seal of approval

Canada’s diplomats take picketing to Washington

Union members use social media to support those abroad, swap creative-dress ideas.

Canada to roll out cyber foreign policy

Experts welcome the move, say it’s long overdue.

‘Our better angels’ support Boston