News from 2023
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Netherlands
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and protects the freedom of individuals to profess their religion or belief. It is a crime to engage in public speech inciting religious hatred.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Estonia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The constitution declares there is no state church and protects the freedom of individuals to practice their religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Latvia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The constitution provides every person the right to “freedom of thought, conscience, and religion” and specifies the separation of church and state.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Czech Republic
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, a supplement to the constitution, provides for freedom of religious conviction and states everyone has the right to change, abstain from, and freely practice religion, subject to potential limitations by law in the event of threats to “public safety and order, health and morals, or the rights and freedoms of others.”
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Portugal
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and worship and prohibits discrimination based on religion.
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand from June 4-10.
On the 34th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
Release: Tomorrow, we observe the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. On June 4th, 1989, the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) sent tanks into Tiananmen Square to brutally repress peaceful Chinese pro-democracy protesters and bystanders alike. The victims’ bravery will not be forgotten...
State Department publishes 29 notices in April
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
There were 29 notices published by the State Department in April, according to the Federal Register.
On the Unrest in Senegal
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
News Release: As a strong friend and partner to Senegal, the United States is troubled and saddened by the violence and damage we have witnessed in many parts of the country. We offer our deep condolences to the families and friends of those who have died, and we wish a fast and full recovery to those injured.
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand from June 4-10.
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand from June 4-10.
On the Unrest in Senegal
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
Release: As a strong friend and partner to Senegal, the United States is troubled and saddened by the violence and damage we have witnessed in many parts of the country. We offer our deep condolences to the families and friends of those who have died, and we wish a fast and full recovery to those injured.
On the Unrest in Senegal
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
Release: As a strong friend and partner to Senegal, the United States is troubled and saddened by the violence and damage we have witnessed in many parts of the country. We offer our deep condolences to the families and friends of those who have died, and we wish a fast and full recovery to those injured.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Croatia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religious thought and expression and prohibits incitement of religious hatred. All religious communities have the same religious protections under the law.
United States and Moldova Sign Open Skies Agreement
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
On May 18 in Chisinau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma and Moldova Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Lilia Dabija, with Prime Minister Dorin Recean, signed an Open Skies Air Transport Agreement (“Agreement”) between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of Moldova — the first bilateral air transport agreement negotiated by the two countries.
Norway National Day
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Norway in celebration of Constitution Day.
On the 34th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
News Release: Tomorrow, we observe the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. On June 4th, 1989, the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) sent tanks into Tiananmen Square to brutally repress peaceful Chinese pro-democracy protesters and bystanders alike. The victims’ bravery will not be forgotten ...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Dutch Foreign Minister Hoekstra
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Condemning the Arrest of Robert Shonov
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The United States strongly condemns the reported arrest of Robert Shonov, a former employee of U.S. Mission Russia.
The Department of State Announces Reward Offer Against Russian Ransomware Actor
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The impacts of ransomware attacks are significant and far-reaching, with victims suffering loss and disclosure of sensitive information and disruption of critical services.