On a weekend trip to 🇮🇹 and perhaps it was inevitable - many coffee bars are playing TOMMY CASH ‘s #espressomachiato. One server was even singing “mi amore, mi amore” to which their colleague sang in return “espresso machiato machiato….” 🎶 Eurovision Song Contest 🇪🇪 UK in Estonia

The Notre Dame restoration is so impressive- one can really appreciate the airy space, stained-glass and architecture. These qualities remind me of the Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi- another awe-inspiring building.I hope no one of either religion is offended I draw this comparison.🇫🇷🇦🇪

Please watch this. 🙏 And then go check on your elderly neighbours, invite them over, help them with shopping and have a chat. I live alone and often the silence is deafening…but I’m able to go out to work. Alex is retired and alone at home all day. We might all be Alex one day.

Even though I had donated a dress for the installation & knew it was coming, this made me stop in my tracks- and so it should. Thankyou Netherlands at the Council of Europe for bringing this thought-provoking installation to Council of Europe, &🇽🇰 🇬🇧 artist alketaxhafamripa.com #psvi #war #sexualviolenceinconflict

The Lord Chancellor Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP spoke in Strasbourg today addressing the Committee of Ministers plenary meeting Council of Europe UK at the Council of Europe ⬇️ gov.uk/government/new…

Enjoying reading my colleagues posts from around this world about their celebrations to mark King Charles’ Birthday! Here are some photos from our “KBP” (as we call it!) in Strasbourg, with Council of Europe and diplomatic colleagues! #KBP UK at the Council of Europe Council of Europe ECHR CEDH #France 🇬🇧 🇫🇷

To mark the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, I was pleased to co-organise a panel discussion: “The gendered impact of democratic backsliding”. How are women affected? With Shami Chakrabarti,George Papandreou, Kadri Tali, Edite Estrela #internationalwomenindiplomacy Council of Europe

The Council of Europe and Ukraine sign an Agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Its mission: prosecute senior leaders for the unlawful use of force against Ukraine, upholding international law & accountability.

Today, together with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, we signed the Agreement on the Establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Today’s Agreement and this Tribunal give us a real chance to ensure justice for

A privilege to see Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський here in Strasbourg today Council of Europe. The last task I had when I was Head of Ukraine team Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office was to organise the 🇺🇦President’s first visit to 🇬🇧. But it never happened due to #Covid. So fitting see him today, as my job here ends. Slava Ukraini🇺🇦!

A poignant moment remembering the genocide in #Srebenica. 🇧🇦 Haris Bašić hopes other ambassadors will never have to stand to commemorate such atrocities at the @Coe.

A visit to see the stunning crystal glass windows by Baccarat at the amazing church of St Remy, in the town of Baccarat, Meurthe-et-Moselle. I love 🇫🇷.

Designed by a team which included the very talented 🇬🇧 architect Richard Rogers.

I hit the jackpot with this one🍾 ! Just incredible…the golden colour, the depth and rich tastes were beyond any champagne I have had. No wonder Sir Winston Churchill loved it. 🎩 off to Champagne Pol Roger. 👏🏼 Divine. #champagne #SirWinstonChurchill #champagnemoments #France

I went to #Rome a few years ago and ate here, but can’t remember the name of the place. Does anyone know it?

Really good fun- watch to the end! 🎾💪🏼