Embassies: Latest News, Pictures & Videos

Canadian embassy doesn't give a puck about its expats
7/5/11 10:05 AM
You'd expect that Canadians, the embodiment of pure maple syrup-y sweet hospitality, would be more than happy to open its doors to anyone who cares for their Canada Day celebration. Alas...
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Passport DC 2011: A look inside Embassy Row
5/16/11 12:14 PM
A week after the European embassies welcomed visitors, the rest of the world opened its doors for Passport DC, organized by Cultural Tourism DC.
Embassy Day Mythbusting: Sorry, American laws still rule
5/13/11 10:29 AM
When you set foot on an embassy's property, you're not actually standing on a tiny slice of that country.
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House of Sweden kicks off season
2/23/11 9:34 AM
The Embassy of Sweden's cultural center launches a season based on "the fabric of life."
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This week around the embassies
2/9/11 3:11 PM
Whatever you do, don't forget to register for the Swiss embassy's fondue party.
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Netnakisum at the Embassy of Austria (video)
2/2/11 8:45 AM
The plucky Austrian string trio charmed its way into this critic's cold heart last night.
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Visiting La Maison Francaise
2/2/11 8:44 AM
You won't rub épaules with many Frenchies at the French cultural center, but you will see some of the area's best arts programming.
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A night of Polish and Hungarian song
6/21/11 10:57 PM
The singers saluted the changing of the EU Council's presidency.
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PHOTOS: E.U. Embassy Open House Day 2011
5/14/11 4:08 PM
Every year, the embassies of the European Union open their doors to boorish Americans. Some offer cheese. Some: beer. All offer delightful peeks into their home countries' cultures.
Upcoming embassy events
3/2/11 2:33 PM
This week brings the kickoff of the six-week Francophonie Festival and tons of free events.
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Denmark's Facebook page wipes the floor with Sweden's: This week around the embassies
2/16/11 9:07 AM
Embassy without a Facebook page? Get real.
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Czech Republic meets Baltimore in film
2/2/11 8:50 AM
At the Czech Embassy tomorrow, a Baltimore man discusses researching his father, famous Czech artist Karel Hasler.
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Yodeling musicians at embassy
2/2/11 8:45 AM
The Austrian Embassy opens its arts season with a performance by the off-putting string trio Netnakisum, but we still love the Austrians.
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This week around the embassies
2/2/11 8:44 AM
Looking for an opportunity to hobnob with internationalistas? You won't have a problem this week.
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Food truck frenzy

Billed as the biggest food truck assembly to ever happen in D.C., "Curbside Cookoff: Trucko De Mayo" took place on Saturday with at least 40 vendors.

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