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Czech authorities have begun exhuming the remains of Jan Masaryk, the former foreign minister who died under mysterious circumstances in 1948, to re-examine the cause of his death. The investigation aims to clarify whether his fall from a Prague office window was suicide or murder during the early Cold War period.
At a traditional village ceremony, former Foreign Minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio publicly criticized President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, claiming the country remains politically blocked.
Plagiarism accusations, embellished CV – and now a professor: The Green Party's former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is staying in New York, moving from the UN to Columbia University.
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, former Foreign Minister of Guyana and current Permanent Representative to the UN, is reportedly a leading candidate to succeed Antonio Guterres as United Nations Secretary-General.
Ine Eriksen Søreide, leader of Norway's Conservative Party and former foreign minister, believes the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement will not hold up in the long term.
Reports from Brussels indicate dissatisfaction from several countries, including France and Spain, regarding the prevention of former foreign minister Tanja Fajon's appointment as EU representative for the Sahel. The saga has now opened a legal puzzle in Brussels concerning personnel procedures.
Wojciech Warski discusses the benefits of cooperation with Ukraine, while Professor Jacek Czaputowicz, a former foreign minister, reportedly accuses the Polish government against facts in a surprising article.
Professor Jacek Czaputowicz, Poland's former Foreign Minister, argues that the current government is prioritizing its relationship with the US at the expense of Ukraine, hindering Ukrainian-American defense cooperation.
Hungary's ruling Tisa party intends to question former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó at a session of the National Security Committee. This aims to address specific questions regarding potential risks to Hungary's national security.
The Hungarian government has launched an investigation into a major investment by Chinese car manufacturer BYD in Hungary. This comes after former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who negotiated the deal, reportedly took a job with BYD.
Former foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence between Pakistan, India, and China for regional connectivity and trade stability at a forum.
Former Foreign Minister Jeszenszky stated that Péter Szijjártó, who joined BYD, has no path back into Hungarian politics, describing him as an incredibly vain person surrounded by sycophants.
Hungary's former Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, has resigned from his parliamentary mandate to take on a director position at the Chinese electric vehicle company BYD. This move has been commented on by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and sparked discussion about the Fidesz party.
Tamar Beruchashvili, Georgia's former Foreign Minister, has been appointed rector of the newly established Diplomatic Academy, a public higher education institution under the Foreign Ministry aimed at training future diplomats.
Former Foreign Minister Nakasone has expressed regret for his "inappropriate words" regarding Princess Aiko and the imperial succession, stating his comments were based on current Imperial House Law provisions.
A Pakistani court has sentenced four leaders of Imran Khan's party to 10 years in jail, while simultaneously acquitting a former foreign minister in a separate ruling.
A close friend of former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó reportedly undertook construction projects in Rwanda using Hungarian state funds as part of a foreign aid program, though the former minister denies any involvement, stating the Rwandan state commissioned the company.
Former Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu has warned that Romania is at risk of being blacklisted, potentially missing out on OECD membership and losing influence within NATO due to political instability. He emphasized the critical timing amidst important regional security and economic decisions.
Jacek Czaputowicz, Poland's former foreign minister, criticized a decision to withdraw an order from the president of a country under attack, arguing it was a poor move despite the need to react strongly to attempts to commemorate UPA.
A former Foreign Minister of Poland stated that war is not the best time for Kyiv and Warsaw to engage in discussions about their complex history, emphasizing that Poland should not treat Ukraine in a paternalistic manner.
Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Orabi has spoken about the threats Egypt faces from Israel and Ethiopia, while also outlining strict preconditions for Syria.
Former Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu commented on the upcoming B9 summit in Bucharest, explaining the stakes of the event where personalities from EU states are expected.
Former Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali responded on Facebook to reports of a confrontation with Prime Minister Edi Rama during a recent Socialist Party parliamentary group meeting. The reports indicated Rama had issued a direct warning.
Ivan Korčok, Vice-Chairman of Progressive Slovakia and former Foreign Minister, discussed the Hungarian Alliance's political alignment and anticipated potential conflicts between the Hungarian and Slovak governments.
Former Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali appeared in the Albanian Parliament with a 'curated look' following recent clashes with Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Géza Jeszenszky, a Hungarian diplomat and former foreign minister, claims in an excerpt from his new book that the Orbán government has misled Hungarian society regarding its relationship with Russia.
The Norwegian Parliament's Control and Constitutional Committee has decided to summon current and former foreign ministers for open hearings regarding Norway's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Former caretaker foreign minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday dismissed a statement made by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard over Pakistan’s missile capabilities posing a threat…
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg made a spontaneous home visit to former Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn, highlighting their close relationship.
Former Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati warns of a major shift in global power dynamics and US-Europe relations, stating that Europe is no longer the primary priority for the US.
Neither the U.S. nor Israel has the political will to deploy ground troops to Iran, while regime change is unlikely without a military presence, said MEP Sven Mikser.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki appeared with Polish flags, while Radosław Sikorski was accompanied by Polish, EU, and NATO flags, prompting former Foreign Minister Grzegorz Schetyna to comment on the symbolic nature of these displays.
Former EU leader Angela Merkel will take the stage at Romania's Athenaeum, accompanied by former Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu, who criticized the recent collapse of the governing coalition as a frivolous political move.
Thousands of football fans continue to wait for tickets stored in a warehouse, while potential investigations emerge into former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó's handling of the situation during the pandemic.
An internal review suggests significant overpricing and financial losses linked to medical equipment acquisitions during the pandemic under former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó's tenure.
David Babayan, the former Foreign Minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, has sent a voice message from a prison in Baku, appealing to human rights defenders and advocates of international law.
Former Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu states that a pro-Georgescu article in Newsweek is part of Russia's hybrid warfare, while also emphasizing the responsibility of Romanian leaders for not adequately explaining the annulment of elections.
Slovenia's intervention to prevent the appointment of former foreign minister Tanja Fajon as the EU's envoy for the Sahel has drawn sharp criticism from seven European countries, including France and Spain. Concerns were raised regarding the transparency of the process.
Attempts are underway in Austria to revoke the citizenship of former Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl, who has lived in Russia since 2023 and announced her withdrawal from public life.
Former Foreign Minister Baerbock has thanked Angela Merkel and expressed her wish for a female successor to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Baerbock plans to start a "new chapter in life" after leaving the UN.
The Hungarian Parliament's National Security Committee plans to personally question former Foreign Minister Szijjártó regarding his new position at BYD, citing potential national security risks, while an investigation into BYD in Szeged is also underway.
Linas Linkevičius, Lithuania's ambassador and former foreign minister, urged against allowing Russia to emerge 'clean' from its current actions. He stated it would be unjust and strange if Russia were to escape accountability for its self-inflicted situation.
Hungary has launched an investigation into a deal with Chinese carmaker BYD after a former foreign minister accepted a position with the company. The probe aims to examine the circumstances surrounding the agreement.
An investigation has been launched against Péter Szijjártó, Hungary's former foreign minister, who is reportedly transitioning to a role with BYD, a Chinese car manufacturer establishing a factory in Hungary.
The Hungarian government, under former Foreign Minister Szijjártó's active support, provided tens of billions of forints in public funds to BYD, enabling the company to open five new plants and centers in Hungary in under 10 years.
Former Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati describes the wave of protests in Albania as a historic moment for democracy and European integration, arguing that citizen mobilization is creating a new Albania amidst corruption concerns.
A former Foreign Minister from the PiS government criticized Karol Nawrocki's actions, stating that his threats did not lead to a change in the name of a Ukrainian military unit and instead integrated the political scene in Ukraine.
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore acquitted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in another case related to the May 9 riots, while sentencing four other senior PTI leaders and former senator Ejaz Chaudhry to 10 years.
Former Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati reacted to a statement by 123 Albanian academics and researchers from the diaspora who expressed support for citizen protests and the call for a 'new Albania,' emphasizing the nation's need for change.
The Agyeman-Rawlings family paid a condolence visit to the family of former Foreign Minister Ambassador James Victor Gbeho following his death on Sunday.
Ukraine's former foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, gave an extensive interview discussing the war, Roman Abramovich's visit to Kyiv, and the factors that will ultimately decide the conflict.
Ukraine's former Foreign Minister Kuleba praised the E3 plan but emphasized that Ukraine is not winning the war and requires a united European effort to defeat Putin, though the country is in a better position than six months ago.
Former Foreign Minister Aldo Bumçi stated that the political defense of ex-Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has become a 'red line' for Albania's European integration process, prompting intervention from Germany.
Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has tendered her resignation as chancellor of the Australian National University, stepping down early amidst calls for the institution to rebuild trust.
Journalist Ervin Koçi discussed internal developments within Albania's Socialist Party, focusing on the statements and positions of former Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali, noting the party hasn't held leadership elections since 2009.
Turkey, the Red Crescent, and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law have condemned alleged US-Israeli strikes on Iranian universities and civilian infrastructure, including a "Minab tragedy" that martyred students. A UN envoy stated the international community is not indifferent, and Iran affirmed education for foreign students would continue despite war losses. Former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi was also martyred in these US-Israeli attacks.
A court in Kathmandu issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, on Tuesday, following a request from the financial crime department.
Lithuania's former Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, who learned in 2024 of suspicions that Hungary's Foreign Minister spied for Moscow, is calling for NATO to launch an investigation.
Kenyan police are investigating the reported disappearance of former foreign minister Raphael Tuju, with claims circulating that he may have been abducted.
The Norwegian parliament is seeking to investigate the connections between Jeffrey Epstein and top Norwegian diplomats, including a former foreign minister and a diplomat whose children inherited millions.
The Czech state prosecutor's office is still investigating the death of former Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk, 78 years after he died from a fall from a window. The original investigation concluded suicide, but questions remain.
A report indicates that the image of the United States in Austria has significantly worsened since President Trump took office, with a former foreign minister noting a different concept of freedom.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is preparing for the appointment of a special representative on Belarus, following a meeting with former foreign minister Pavlo Klimkin to discuss the foreign policy situation.
Vladislav Jovanović, former Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and UN Ambassador, has passed away at the age of 93. He was a defense witness for Milošević and Karadžić.
Law enforcement has seized thousands of pages of documents while probing allegations of official abuse and misappropriation linked to Eximbank loans involving former Foreign Minister László Szijjártó and associates, affecting roughly one trillion HUF.
An Italian documentary series episode profiles former Foreign Minister Gianni De Michelis, focusing on his reputation as a nightlife icon during the 1980s political era.
Annalena Baerbock, Germany's former foreign minister, is reportedly set to join Columbia University in New York after her term at the United Nations concludes. She will not be returning to Germany but will continue her career in academia.
Colombia President Abelardo de la Espriella named former Foreign Minister María Consuelo Araújo his new ambassador to the US as he seeks to rebuild ties after years of tensions under his predecessor.
A former foreign minister of Czechoslovakia has passed away in Prague, marking the end of an era for a significant political figure.
The Euractiv portal reports dissatisfaction from several countries, including France and Spain, regarding the blocking of former foreign minister Tanja Fajon's appointment as the EU representative for the Sahel.
Six years after the signing of the EEZ Demarcation Agreement with Egypt, former Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias stated that Greece secured its national interest and sent a message that international law must be respected.
The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has filed criminal charges against former minister Tanja Fajon and former secretary-general Bojana Žvokelj, specifically regarding the nomination process of the former foreign minister for a position.
Former Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has drawn attention for his new mustache style, leading to numerous comparisons and discussions on Facebook.
Hungarian authorities have launched an investigation into a significant foreign investment deal with Chinese automaker BYD, which was brokered by a former foreign minister who subsequently joined the company.
Hungary has launched an official investigation into former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó regarding his alleged close ties with Russia. The inquiry follows accusations that his actions could be considered treasonous.
Hungary is reportedly investigating its former Foreign Minister regarding his ties to Russia, according to Magyar.
Ukraine's former foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, has stated that Ireland faces a moral choice regarding the export of alumina from Aughinish to Russia, warning that failure to stop it would be "stained with the blood of Ukrainians."
Former Foreign Minister Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson has confirmed his participation in a debate on EU membership in Harpa, organized by the Paradigm association in mid-August, ahead of a planned national referendum on accession talks.
Elisa Spiropali, a former Foreign Minister, called for the self-purification of the Socialist Party in Albania, stating that citizens desire a more open and transparent Albania.
A commentary piece offers observations from a June diary, touching upon Angela Merkel's freedom and the symbolism of the flag on Triglav, with insights from a former foreign minister on the days leading up to Slovenia's statehood anniversary.
Cristian Diaconescu, Romania's former foreign minister, has warned that the current political crisis in Bucharest is negatively impacting Romania's foreign policy objectives, potentially placing the country on a 'blacklist' ahead of the NATO Summit.
Amidst a historic crisis with the United States, a controversial mining company has hired Alexander Gray, a central ally of Donald Trump, to work alongside former Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod and former top diplomat Friis Arne Petersen.
Former Foreign Minister Bisera Turković announced that Bosnia and Herzegovina's visa issuance system for foreigners has been non-functional for a month, leading to calls from ambassadors and investors unable to enter the country.
A Turkish minister has confirmed receiving complaints about visa brokers, following the censorship of a report concerning a VFS network linked to a former foreign minister. The confirmation comes amidst scrutiny over visa processing practices.
María Fernanda Espinosa, Ecuador's former Foreign Minister, is reportedly in the running to become the next UN Secretary-General, potentially making her the first woman to lead the United Nations.
Kosovo is set to hold early elections following the failure to elect a President, with former Foreign Minister Paskal Milo sharply criticizing the political situation and warning against the dangerous thirst for power.
Arion Sulo's analysis focuses on statements made by Elisa, a former Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker from the Socialist Party (PS), which highlight long-standing issues within the Albanian government.
The former Iranian Foreign Minister and advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei, Kamal Kharazi, lost his battle to stay alive. He was being treated for serious injuries after the bombing of his home...
Former Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, citing his sources, states that the ruling party has already designated which Deputy Foreign Minister will participate in a meeting with their Belarusian counterpart.
Former Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn has spoken out regarding new evidence suggesting the Orbán government transferred confidential EU information to Russia, amidst ongoing espionage suspicions.
Former Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali has conveyed her greetings to Bektashi believers on the occasion of the Sultan Novruz holiday, sharing a message of hope.
Former Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu discusses a new world order, emphasizing Romania's significant but often underestimated role, and notes that the country has moved past a period of confusion in its relations with the US.
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's former foreign minister, warns that psychological barriers have been broken down and the war could extend to Paris.
A former foreign minister discusses Iran's theocratic doctrine as a motivation for conflict with Israel, suggesting that the reconstitution of Iran's power system depends on the emergence of a specific leader.
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with former Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin and discussed the foreign policy situation surrounding Ukraine with him.