Iraq Tehran denies involvement in missile attack near US compound in Irbil Iraqi security officials said there were no casualties from the Irbil attack, which occurred after midnight and caused material damage in the area. 13/03/2022
no comment Giant Ukrainian flag unfurled in Latvian TV and in front of Russian embassy in Washington Giant Ukrainian flag unfurled in Latvian TV and in front of Russian embassy in Washington 10/03/2022
Albania Tirana renames Russian embassy street 'Free Ukraine' The decision was unanimously approved by municipal councillors in Tirana. 08/03/2022
Ireland Lorry rams into gates of Russian embassy in Ireland, driver arrested The embassy has condemned the incident as a "criminal act of insanity", labelling it as "senseless, barbaric actions". 07/03/2022
Lithuania Russian embassy road in Vilnius to be named 'Ukrainian Heroes Street' "From now on, the business card of every employee of the Russian Embassy will have to pay tribute to Ukrainian heroes," said Vilnius mayor Remigijus Šimašius. 03/03/2022
Lithuania Lithuania pulls last diplomat from China amid dispute over Taiwan Beijing has slammed Lithuania for allowing Taiwan to open a de-facto representative office in Vilnius. 15/12/2021
Germany Embassy worker in Berlin died in 'tragic accident', says Russia Der Spiegel has reported that the man was a 35-year-old Russian diplomat who fell from the embassy building in Berlin. 05/11/2021
no comment Thousands gather on anniversary of 1979 US Embassy seizure Thousands of Iranians gathered on the streets of Tehran to mark the anniversary of the storming of the US Embassy in 1979. They chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," while burning American and Israeli flags. 04/11/2021
Tunisia Tunnel discovered near French ambassador's residence in Tunisia Anti-terrorism officials and prosecutors are investigating the tunnel. 03/11/2021
Denmark China condems Tibetan-flagged posters outside embassy in Denmark Several posters featuring a local election candidate next to the Tibetan flag were placed outside the Chinese embassy in Denmark before being removed. 27/10/2021
Lithuania Lithuania recalls ambassador to China over Taiwan office dispute Lithuania said it had recalled its ambassador to China for "consultations" after Beijing expressed anger at the EU country's decision to open a Taiwan office. 03/09/2021
Bulgaria Bulgaria summons North Macedonian embassy after flag vandalised North Macedonia's foreign ministry also strongly condemned the incident and said they would investigate to find the person responsible. 01/09/2021
no comment Civilians gather outside French Embassy as hope of Kabul exit dwindles Scores of civilians carrying possessions were spotted camping outside the French embassy in Kabul on Thursday as the evacuation efforts by a number of countries, including the US, UK, France and other European nations continue. 19/08/2021
The Cube Fact check: French ambassador did not leave Afghan capital Kabul Misleading rumours falsely suggested that France's Ambassador to Afghanistan had left Kabul, but he had instead moved the embassy's operations to the airport. 16/08/2021
Afghanistan Which countries in Europe are pulling embassy staff out of Kabul? A country-by-country look at how Europe has reacted to the crisis in Afghanistan. 13/08/2021
Belarus Belarusian opposition Twitter accounts suspended 'in error' Twitter accounts claiming to be "Belarusian People's Embassies" have been mistakenly suspended by the social network. 02/07/2021
Czech Republic Expelled Russian diplomats leave Czech Republic amid depot blast row A total of 63 more embassy staff are due to depart from the Czech Republic by Monday after the Czech Republic accused Russia of involvement in an explosion at a munitions depot in 2014. 29/05/2021
South Korea Belgian ambassador to South Korea apologises for wife's attack video The diplomat's wife had been accused of shoplifting by two store employees before the incident. 22/04/2021
Russia Diplomat uses hand-pushed rail trolley to get from N Korea to Russia A group of Russian diplomats and their families have returned from North Korea on a hand-pushed rail trolley due to COVID-19 restrictions. 26/02/2021
Kosovo Serbia unhappy after Kosovo and Israel establish diplomatic ties "We have invested serious efforts in our relations with Israel in recent years and we are not happy," said Serbia's foreign minister. 02/02/2021
world news Russia expels Bulgarian diplomat in tit-for-tat move Earlier this month Bulgaria had expelled a Russian embassy military attaché on suspicion of espionage. 28/12/2020
Denmark Dutch government kicks out two Russian diplomats for spying One of the spies "was interested in information about artificial intelligence, semiconductors and nanotechnology, among other things. Much of this technology is useful in both civil and military applications," Dutch intelligence said. 09/12/2020
Saudi Arabia Three injured in 'explosive' attack at a cemetery in Jeddah Several people have been injured in an "improvised explosive device attack" on an international Armistice ceremony at a non-Muslim cemetery in the Saudi city of Jeddah. 11/11/2020
Saudi Arabia One person injured in 'knife attack' on French Embassy in Saudi Arabia One person was injured in a 'knife attack' on the French Embassy in the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The assailant was immediately apprehended at the scene. 29/10/2020
Norway Norway blames Russia for cyber-attack on Parliament Norway has accused Russia of being behind a computer attack that targeted the emails of Parliament MPs this summer. The Russian embassy has described the accusation as "serious provocation". 14/10/2020
China Hong Kong: China threatens to retaliate over UK citizenship plan China's London embassy accuses the British of interfering over Hong Kong and warns "corresponding measures" may be taken if the UK presses ahead with its plan. 02/07/2020
