Greece Downgrades Training of its Famed Tour Guides More than its monuments and museums, the secret heart of Greek tourism lies in its guides.

US border national parks increasingly fortified by surveillance Surveillance by US authorities on US-Mexico border threatens public land, environment and Indigenous rights, experts say

Crow Nation is a place where one could vanish - and many have Bureaucratic loopholes, jurisdictional gaps, discrimination foster an epidemic of missing and murdered Native Americans.

US naturalisation in the shadow of the Holocaust Thirty-seven new Americans took the oath of citizenship at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum on World Refugee Day.

Northern Ireland: Old conflict, new tools In Northern Ireland's polarised environment, social media is being used to inflame tensions – and to help defuse them.

Refugees given a chance to grow their future in US The New Roots agricultural programme provides resettled refugees land, education, and support for a future in farming.

Estonia redefines national security in a digital age Estonia's ambitious plan to protect the digital identity of its citizens and rewrite international cyber-security law.

European MPs call for Guantanamo reforms European Parliament delegation visits prison, urges more humane treatment and speedy transfer of cleared detainees.

Switzerland bucks EU youth unemployment trend Country's youth apprenticeship programme is credited with one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe.

'The Troubles' belie Northern Ireland success Northern Ireland wounds from centuries of Catholic-Protestant violence continue to fester and overshadow its successes.

After recession, Greece begins a slow ascent Greece's economy has steadily improved as a result of increased tourism, but critics say that isn't enough.

Europe: Weaning itself off Russian energy Russia's invasion of Crimea has accelerated European efforts to cultivate new sources of energy.

DR Congo faces food insecurity despite aid In war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, aid is not turning into food security - leaving populations close to famine

Obama wades into Palestine-Israel talks President set to sell 'US framework' to Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas in Washington DC.

Report casts light on US drone programme Human Rights Watch criticises the US drone programme as President Obama emphasises a more cautious approach.

The Fed: New leader, old complaints The US Fed has a new, progressive leader - but worries about its opacity and ties to big banks are likely to persist.

The United States' 'outdated' terror list Critics say the US list of state sponsors of terrorism is obsolete and often arbitrary.

Can a handshake warm US-Cuba ties? Some found Barack Obama's handshake with Raul Castro fraught with meaning, but others claim it lacks substance.

US Congress wary of Iran nuclear deal Agreement to limit enrichment and ease sanctions has stirred up discontentment among members of both major parties.

What If This Were Your Kid? Young offenders in juvenile detention don’t get the best education. But those held in solitary confinement can go weeks, even months, without any instruction at all.

Public Universities Get an Education in Private Industry Can academic researchers remain impartial if they are beholden to corporate money?

Why Switzerland is Growing a Native Plant Oasis in the Heart of Washington The Swiss ambassador, an avid birder and bird photographer, is on a mission to remake a former farm into a biodiversity haven.

New Rules for International Fund Transfers For people working in a country other than their own, the act of converting and transferring funds from one currency to another can often carry hefty fees.

Travel Medical Insurance: Don't Leave Without It Medical emergencies aren’t always clear-cut overseas.

Why Boulder Blocked Electric Scooters The famously bike-friendly Colorado city has some of the best cycling infrastructure in North America. But electric scooters still aren’t welcome to use it.

Hit by a Tourist Boom, Cities Wonder When to Stop Self-Promotion Hot tourism markets like Vancouver are seeing record numbers of new visitors, straining local resources and giving city-boosters a novel problem.

How to Push Kid-Friendly Transit in a Rapidly Urbanizing City An advocate and mom in Dakar, Senegal, talks about elevating a child-focused policy agenda, in a city that’s still struggling with basic infrastructure.

The Global Legacy of Quebec’s Subsidized Child Daycare With more than two decades behind it, the Quebec program that spawned an affordable child care model has some lessons for the rest of the world.

The Reluctant Undertakers What does a city do when homeless people die?

Room to Grow: Our Series on Raising Tiny Humans in Cities Ideas for urban families from Seoul to San Francisco.

Keeper of the Flame Christian Gregory, son of the late civil rights and comedic icon Dick Gregory, is determined his father's legacy will avoid the fate of so many other departed icons.

A Smooth Blend The local and international merge in Ubud’s gallery/café.

Q&A: MIT's Carlo Ratti on people-driven 'senseable' cities The city of the future isn't just smart, it's "senseable," according to Carlo Ratti, director of the SENSEeable City Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Punitive bill to block Senegal aid goes before US Congress Members of Congress have introduced bills designed to show support for Israel.

Development bills in US Congress face steep hurdles A series of bills introduced in Congress highlight a variety of development topics from the "global gag rule" to aid in Haiti.

IPCC Report Sounds Alarm Over Failure to Act Now on Climate The latest IPCC report on climate change sounded stark warnings about the world's inaction on climate change.

Redefining Environmental Diplomacy As world leaders jockey for position on climate change on the global stage, some embassies in Washington are taking a more local approach.

A Historic Day for Economic Diplomacy 130 countries, representing more than 90% of global GDP, have agreed on a minimum corporate tax rate which will apply to multinational corporations, regardless of where in the world they operate.

Modeling Global Climate Leadership To see what can be achieved when a nation has consistent, sustainable policies enacted across generations, one only has to look to Sweden.

New Dutch Bells to Ring Over Washington The Embassy of the Netherlands has unveiled three new bells that will be added to the Netherlands Carillon.

Criticism and Praise Mark UN's 75th Anniversary A series of scandals, inefficient bureaucracy, and a lack of transparency, all challenge whether the United Nations is still relevant in the modern world.

Natural Ambassadors In countries around the world, protected areas can be effective diplomats.

APEC Leaders Move Forward Despite Chile Cancellation The announcement cast a stark eye on the realities of hosting global summits in challenging times.

Sowing Global Equality In more than half the countries of the world, women face legal barriers to their land.

“You Can't Make Revolutions” By taking a holistic approach, Mayor Jan Vapaavuori is making Helsinki a sustainable player on the global stage.

Finland Ranked “Good-est” Country in the World Relative to its size, Finland contributes more to humanity and burdens the planet less than any other country.

NASA Astronauts Descend on Monte Carlo While many Americans were celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, a cadre of American astronauts descended on Monaco to celebrate the 60th anniversary of NASA, the impending landing of the Insight Mars rover, and the country’s plans to send one of its own into space.

A View of India’s Future Despite recent economic setbacks, former Indian ambassador to the U.S. Lalit Mansingh has an optimistic outlook for India’s role in the world in 2050.

Employment Remains Elusive for Resettled Refugees National conversations about refugee integration rarely account for obtaining meaningful work.

For Europe's Youth, Pragmatism and Optimism For Europe’s youth, the institutions of the European Union offer jobs, freedom of movement, and possibilities, even in the face of difficulties and bureaucracy.

Cash and Tech Replace Bags of Rice in Urban Humanitarian Aid Even when traditional aid reaches its intended target, it can miss the mark on addressing actual needs, or can be distributed at inconvenient times.

For Europe’s Youth, Identity Transcends Borders and Politics When traveling abroad, many young Europeans use multiple identifiers, with a concept of identity that expands and contracts contextually.

This campus takes "learning environment" literally At the University of the District of Columbia, sustainable infrastructure is part of the educational experience.

As tensions rise along the U.S.–Mexico border, cross-border ecosystems suffer Safety concerns, decreased funding and tightened border policies are inhibiting efforts to understand and protect biodiversity in fragile ecosystems that don’t know or care what country they’re in.

Innovative chefs are revolutionizing hospital food nationwide From Maine to California, hospitals are tackling a lingering contradiction: Their food can be a hindrance to their patients’ health.

Varadkar and the media: reputation as progressive leader is tarnished Taoiseach should position Ireland as a champion of a free and independent press.

Vital Juvenile Justice Initiatives at Risk in First 100 Days Executive orders threaten Obama's legacy of protecting youth.

For Youth Offenders Alternatives to Incarceration Offer Hope Innovative diversion programs aim to stop the school-to-prison pipeline.

Egyptian-Americans call on Washington to back human rights in Egypt Former Egyptian political prisoners call for democratic reform ahead of Egypt’s presidential election.

Sanctuary city funding debate goes before judge in San Francisco Administration's authority to restrict existing federal funds over non-enforcement of immigration laws is challenged in court.

Conflicts raise impeachment questions, Democrats say One month into the new presidency, some Democratic members of Congress are already discussing impeachment proceedings.

Hundreds, including Jewish groups, protest US meeting with Netanyahu Tensions have increased since inauguration, first from Muslim travel ban, then today's remarks about Palestinians.

US-Middle East relations are challenged in Congress Several proposed laws introduced into this session of Congress may dramatically affect US-Middle East relations.

Muslim ban unconstitutional and dangerous for US, say Democrats Thousands of protesters turn out at Supreme Court amid near-freezing temperatures.

Proposed Muslim ban complicates US-Iranian relations President expected to sign bill on banning refugees, immigrants, and visitors from certain Muslim countries in coming days.

Inaugural protest poster stirs debate among Muslim American women The president's comments on Muslims and other Americans have fostered art as protest.

Rise of populists most pressing rights issue of 2017: HRW Rights group warns that populist movements and leaders create environment for intolerance and abuse.

US Jewish activists stand with Muslim allies at interfaith rally Jewish activists rally in Washington in support of Muslims as two faiths come together to reject bigotry.

US news media undeterred amid President-elect's disdain While the President-elect seems intent on ducking journalists assigned to him, he also seems surprised they’re not going away.

Muslim American woman forms PAC, new voice in US politics Action committee focuses on issues most important to Muslim women, aims to elect candidates who share their values.

ANALYSIS: Saudi's US visit to promote economic plan met with scepticism Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman heralded unveiled 'Vision 2030' but US critics wait for action.

For Muslims incarcerated in US, Ramadan brings extra challenges Advocacy groups work to ensure 350,000 Muslims incarcerated in US prisons are accommodated during Ramadan.

US Senate passes bill against alleged Saudi sponsors of terrorism The White House has promised to veto the bill, claiming it would put Americans at risk.

Iran nuclear deal challenged in the US, promoted abroad Republican congressmen have introduced efforts to limit the scope of the Iran nuclear deal.

Women still overlooked in vital peacekeeping process, study finds Overlooking women as vital participants in peacekeeping process can have grave consequences in MENA region.

Rezaian’s release greeted with celebration among Washington press Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian and his wife fellow journalist Yeganeh Salehi were released on Sunday and en route to the US.

Middle East-related visa waiver restrictions in US bill hurt travel, access and relations The bill restricts access to the visa waiver for anyone who has traveled to Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, and other 'countries of concern' since March 2011.

In the restoration of Moroccan Jewish cemeteries, interfaith calls for peace Event marking restoration of 167 Jewish graveyards in Morocco also marks need for respect, tolerance, and appreciation of all religions.

The Bank at the Heart of the LIBOR Scandal Employees key to spreading rigging across banks.

What the LIBOR Scandal Means for Investors Fines, regulations, a new index? What to look for in the coming year.

LIBOR Ruling Good for Investors, Bad for Customers The ruling on an antitrust lawsuit signals business as usual.

LIBOR Fallout Continues RBS CEO steps down and new rules for benchmark-rate management.

LIBOR Investigations and Fines Overshadow Earnings Season The theatrics of the rate-manipulation scandal are playing out globally.

What a Year of Financial Disasters Has Taught Us The monsters lurking under investors' beds are very real.

MF Global's Not Over A new settlement offers encouragement for customers, but fails to address other issues.

Prosecution, Regulation Needed for MF Global Customers The collapse changed the industry. Now the industry needs to improve.

MF Global: The Hero, the Villain, and the Anticlimax MF Global execs seem likely to walk away clean, but the story's far from over.

MF Global Has Foxes in the Henhouse The unlikely plan to reward MF Global executives for finding the money.

MF Global: Who Knew What, and When? What customers, brokers, and employees saw leading up to the bankruptcy.

After MF Global Collapse, Customers Struggle With Changed Worldview Four months after $1.2 billion went missing, answers still aren't found.

The Political Intelligence Industry Talks the STOCK Act As the bill gets closer to becoming law, the controversy over regulation heats up.

The Amendment That Threatens the STOCK Act One senator's quest to reduce transparency.

Is the STOCK Act a Shadow of Its Former Self? The passed versions leave out key provisions.

Amendments to Tighten, Trim, and Tone the STOCK Act What made it in, what was left out, and what that means for our favorite act.

Congressional Leaders Talk STOCK Act The sponsors of the STOCK Act talk about how we got into this mess.

Thousands Vote With Their Feet, Say Goodbye to Big Banks Banks' reversal on fees not enough to keep customers happy.

What We Learned From Bank Transfer Day Hint: It's not all about the bank.

The Real Story About Investors and Trading Fiascoes In the wake of the Knight Capital flash crash, investors aren't changing their habits. Should they?

Is Investing in Indonesia Worth the Risks? Southeast Asia's largest economy has high levels of consumer confidence, and corruption.

Is Romania the EU's New Squeaky Wheel? Plagued by corruption and the disapproval of other member states, the Balkan country may have the last laugh.

Will Switzerland Fall Prey to the Troubles of the Eurozone? The country has avoided the economic collapse, but can't avoid its troubled neighbors.

This Country Wants Your Money. Should You Hand It Over? Amid a reputation of corruption, opportunities abound.

Are Marriage Equality Endorsements Bad for Investors? Corporations large and small are entering the fray.

Should You Be Using Your Credit Card More? What the new debit-card fees mean and how to avoid them.

Should You Be Using Your Credit Card Less? More troubles over swipe fees and eroded customer confidence.

Should You Be Using Your Credit or Debit Card at All? A new suite of prepaid debit cards takes up where other cards left off.

Risky Bets Jeopardize Pensions, Shareholders Funds seek alternative investments amid losses, layoffs and new regulations.

Morgan Stanley's New Compensation Indicative of Larger Trend Changes of broker compensation and disclosure will continue throughout 2013.

New Study on Advisor Satisfaction Invokes Chickens, Eggs Do satisfied customers lead to satisfied brokers? Or are customers satisfied when their brokers are?

Customers Following Brokers Are Choosing Their Own Adventure FINRA's proposed regulation may take away some of the surprises.

3 Emerging Markets to Watch Now Geographic desirability, untapped resources and growing economies put these countries on the short list for investors.

"The Frog Can Swim Just Fine" The STOCK Act's proponents weigh in on the latest impediments to stop insider trading in Congress.

Is Starbucks Slipping? Increasing competition may be eating away at the giant mermaid.

What's Next for Starbucks? In the next six months, the mermaid will make the world safe for democracy.

Will Zipcar Be Taken Down by the Rental Giants? Zipsters' passion and dedication can take the company only so far.

Zipcar: A Big Growth Opportunity? Zipcar could be a major disruptor in the rental car industry.

Don't Count Out Zipcar The scrappy small cap still can come back swinging.

Will Banks' Bottom Lines Suffer From a Campus Crackdown? More than just credit cards, banks are targeting every aspect of a student's college career. Are those days coming to a close?

Will Netflix's SEC Troubles Impact Investors? Concerns over improper disclosure could lead to civil action.

3 Stocks Brewing Blended International Results A moat, leadership in flux, and a milestone offer investors mixed returns.

The Complex and Messy Realities of Financial Advice Customers share the good, the bad, and the ugly.

12 Questions to Ask Your Broker (and Yourself) Before Investing Start with a hard look at your style, then find a reputable broker to match it.

Can Social Media Crash This Airline Stock? Spirit feels the wrath of Twitter.

1 IPO I Want to See Despite some missteps, this company is poised to take over its industry.

Remember, Remember, the 5th of... May? A group in the U.K. goes after the financial industry.

The Devil's in the Details for Luxury Hoteliers As competition heats up, these chains are doubling down.

Will Attempts to Tackle Executive Compensation Work? A new movement hopes to send a message.

Honest Tea Challenges an Industry How creative problem solving put competitors on notice.

1 Stock to Buy Today You may trust Intuit to handle your finances, but should you trust it in your portfolio?

Who's Winning the Streaming War? One episode, two computers, five platforms, and a streaming race to the finish.

Can Your Portfolio Rebound From an Epic Fail? Bad products can happen to good companies. Can you recover?

Can These Stocks Deliver If the Post Office Can't? Businesses that will win or lose if USPS goes under.

Subway Cars: Why You Should Be Getting On Board How an aging infrastructure can speed up your returns.

*All Motley Fool columns were internationally syndicated.

Molly’s Galway A contribution to the I Heart My City column from Ireland.

How to Dodge the Schengen A guide to spending an extended period in Europe - legally.

SoCal’s Funky Napa Exploring Santa Barbara's Funk Zone winery trail.

'Disease Detectives' on contact tracing a reckless president CDC Veterans call White House outbreak inevitable.

Sacramento's Quest to End Solitary Confinement for Kids After settling a lawsuit for conscience-shocking behavior, a youth detention facility in Sacramento is setting the course to end punitive solitary confinement nationwide.

Australia's Ambassador Says His Country's Gun Laws Can't Save America Gun control advocates point to Australia for inspiration in ending gun violence. Australian Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey thinks they should stop.

The Return of the One-Named Man After 50 years of a mononymous life, the eldest son of civil rights legend Dick Gregory is ready to make a change.

New EU Office Meets Demand for Greater European Presence in Silicon Valley The European Commission is opening a San Francisco office in September, a reflection of the bloc’s mounting desire to be a global force in shaping the digital sphere.

London's Liaison Office in Transition In the wake of Brexit, the European Parliament Liaison Office in London has been forced to find a new mission and partnership, with the Washington, D.C. office serving as a model.

How journalists report through the fog of long COVID ‘While the worst of the brain fog has passed, I am slowly accepting the idea that my brain is simply different now. I know I’m not alone in this.’

How freelance journalists adapted to make it through 2020 Professional pivots, new projects, less travel, fresh opportunities: Five freelancers share how they managed the ups and downs of a chaotic year

Estimates of COVID-19’s impact on journalism fail to count freelancers, whose livelihoods have vanished overnight When the crisis has passed, and our profession begins to dust itself off and rebuild, the real toll of the damage will never fully be counted.

Freelancing is more than a pitch. It's a business. Becoming a full-time freelance journalist requires the mindset of a small business owner.

How Concerned Neighbors Kept a Conservation Dream Alive Started by one of Yukon’s most colorful characters in the 1960s, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve still helps rehabilitate injured animals and sends a message about living with wildlife.

Seattle’s Sustainability Director on Successes, Failures, and Lessons for Other Cities Former politician turned city official Jessyn Farrell, who still calls herself a “Save the Whales environmentalist,” tackles sustainability from all angles.

Rwanda’s Inyambo: The Cows Who Are Treated Like Royalty — But Still Face Risks to Their Survival The Inyambo’s importance to Rwandan culture can’t protect them from threats like diseases, international conflict, and inbreeding.

Meet the Malaysian Conservationist Devoting Her Life to Protecting Fireflies For Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh, the night skies hold a sense of natural wonder and offer opportunities for citizen science.

Cities Respond to Global Pollinator Decline From pocket parks to large-scale projects, cities around the world are working to reverse a troubling trend.

Indigenous Artist Meryl McMaster: Lost In, and Crafted by, the Natural World The Canadian photographer travels to remote areas to explore identity and our relationship with nature.

Kwita Izina: Where Baby Mountain Gorillas Are Introduced to the World How “a very park thing” became an international phenomenon and a conservation success story — all thanks to a request for snacks.

Helping Bison Find Their Way Home Supporting the reintroduction of buffalo on Tribal lands in the United States and Canada requires international, interagency cooperation.

Musicians Add ‘Counterterrorism Briefing’ to Pre-Grammy Schedule In light of the recent attacks on concerts in Manchester, Las Vegas and Paris, this year’s Grammy weekend will feature a new component: a counterterrorism briefing for musicians with State Department and European Union officials.

Unauthorized Drones Are Making Wildfires More Destructive An alarming trend, and confusing regulations, hamper firefighting efforts across the country

A Housing Crisis Is Impacting the National Park Service NPS leadership is well aware of the problem, but Congress won’t fund solutions

Skagway Assembly Researches Additional Banking Options How many banks does Skagway need? And in the era of modern, mobile banking, is a brick and mortar storefront necessary? The town assembly wants to find out.

Their Doors May Be Closed, but Embassies Are Still Showing People the World From cooking demonstrations to poetry readings to special exhibitions, exploring another country has never been easier.

America's Only Coup D'État White supremacists led a massacre of African-Americans in Wilmington, N.C. in 1898, and it's been largely erased from history.

* Winner of a Green Eyeshade Award for Feature Writing/Magazines

Can Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Be Stopped? Survivors, experts explore solutions for meeting the global goal for 2030.

How to Get Out of a Timeshare From working with the developer to gifting it to a friend, here's how to safely exit your timeshare contract.

Find the Best Coding Programs for Kids From the introductory one-off coding class to the more advanced programming languages, here's where to find the best resources.

Taking a MOOC During COVID-19: What to Know Here's where to find free and inexpensive massive open online courses.

Where to Find Free Online Tutoring During the Coronavirus Crisis Check public libraries, teachers and the internet for a range of no-cost virtual resources.

Free Online Math Tutoring Resources Here's where parents and students can turn for free help with math as schools are closed due to the new coronavirus.

Job Searching During the Coronavirus Pandemic If you've lost your job to coronavirus layoffs, it's critical to network, focus on digital skills and be open to new possibilities.

Tips for Using Zoom Conferencing As more people turn to videoconferencing, users offer tips and warnings about the popular platform.

Tips for Using Slack Three companies share how they are using the community messaging platform as remote work ramps up.

Working Remotely While Home-Schooling Here's some expert advice for parents juggling full-time jobs and full-time schooling.

Save on Daily and Weekly Expenses Embracing daily and weekly savings challenges can yield big rewards.

Will Handling Cash Put You at Risk? Yes, money is covered in germs. No, coronavirus isn't making it worse.

How to Work Remotely Like a ProSuddenly thrust into remote work? Here's how to cope – and thrive – as a telecommuter.

When to Worry If Your Refund Is Delayed If you've been waiting on a check from Uncle Sam, don't always assume the worst.

7 Ways to Save Time, Money and Stress This Holiday Season Forgo shopping mania, spend time with loved ones and let the deals come to you with these tips.

Steps to Take Now to Make Filing Your Income Taxes Easier April 15 may seem far off, but there are certain tax tasks you need to tackle immediately.

No Kids? You Still Need an Estate Plan A will is just as important for those without children, and it can easily be overlooked.

8 Ways You Can Prepare Now for Next Year’s Taxes April 15 has come and gone, but getting a jump on next year’s tax return will pay big dividends later on.

No Kids? You’re Not Off the Hook for Financial Planning Without children in the picture, make sure to align your money priorities in your 30s and 40s.

What to Do If You Owe the IRS But You Can’t Pay Fail to pay your taxes, and you'll face penalties, but you have plenty of options for relief.

Avoid These Costly Mistakes on Your Tax Return Get ready for fines and penalties if you pay the IRS late or omit financial information on your return.

Have a Charitable Soul? You Might Be Missing Some Key Tax Deductions Keep track of your giving, or you’ll end up forking over more to the IRS than you should.

A Checklist for Last-Minute Tax Filing You're not doomed if you've waited until the final weeks and days before the April 15 deadline to send in your return.

What Your CPA Wishes You Knew Your tax preparer wants to hear from you before a doomsday scenario plays out in late March.

Own Your Home? Don’t Forget These Tax Breaks Look past the standard deductions to ensure you’re getting the most out of your home at tax time.

Changing Legal Status Provides Extra Tax Challenges for Same-Sex Couples With laws varying from state to state, same-sex couples must slog through particularly complex returns.

How Sudden Windfalls Can Impact Your Taxes Don’t book that around-the-world cruise just yet, because your sudden windfall has tax consequences.

Sharing Is Declaring: How the Peer-to-Peer Economy Affects Your Taxes Don't forget about services like Zipcar, Lyft and Airbnb when you file your taxes this year.

Which Online Tax Preparer Is Right for You? Before you make your decision, compare the cost, convenience and safety of each.

Should You File Your Taxes Yourself or Call in a Tax Expert? While fans of self-filing with tax preparation websites cite their ease, folks with complicated returns may need extra help.

Tips for Keeping Online Tax Returns Safe How to stay safe when you file your return, and what to do if you've been compromised.

Tax Prep: Demystifying the Home Office Deduction

Rumors abound about who can claim it, how it's calculated and whether taking it will result in an IRS audit.

How Will the Affordable Care Act Affect Your Taxes?

The new requirement is tied to tax credits and penalties, and navigating it could be a challenge for many.

Roadblocks, Speculation Line Path to EU Membership Across the Balkans, the accession of Croatia to the European Union was greeted as a triumph, and an encouraging sign that countries in the once war-torn region could reach what formerly seemed like an unattainable goal.

Post-EU Croatia Experiences Growing Pains, and Compromise They went to sleep Croats and woke up Europeans.

With New Ambassador at Helm, Swiss Embassy Ups Its Digital Game The arrival of a new ambassador offers challenges, and opportunities, for an embassy's social media presence.

The Meridian Is the Invisible Line That Runs Through Washington If you stand at Jefferson’s feet in the memorial built to honor him and turn your gaze north across the Tidal Basin toward the White House, your gaze is following the path of one of Washington’s four prime meridians.

Swiss Embassy Builds Roots at Historic Single Oak Site at Dumbarton The story of the Swiss property in Washington begins, as so many great stories begin, with a tree.

Eco-Friendly Finnish Embassy Goes Green — and Platinum The decision for the Finnish Embassy to go green originated less in eco-friendly idealism than it did in hard-nosed pragmatism.

Northern Ireland Punches Above Its Weight in Digital Diplomacy How to manage an online presence when riots are erupting in the streets?

Estonia’s E-Residency: Newest Digital Must-Have? The small Baltic country, known as the “tech capital of Europe,” boasts a strong domestic digital architecture that was, until recently, limited to its residents.

Philippine Embassy Reaches Diaspora Via Innovative App Following a devastating typhoon, the app helps transmit critical information from home.

As America’s National Parks Turn 100, Social Media Helps Visitors Unplug With more than 400 units of the National Park Service, the government agency is taking to social media to connect with, entice and educate visitors on its vast natural, historical and cultural resources.

Two New Apps Offer Tools For Journalists in Conflict Areas The technology offers journalists and human rights activists a comprehensive field guide to digital security.

Can Online Tools Replace Traditional Face-to-Face Exchange? An event in Washington attended remotely is a poor substitute for the real thing.

LinkedIn Disengages From Diplomats in Digital Sphere During a digital diplomacy event, LinkedIn proves itself largely irrelevant.

Digital Diplomacy Coalition Comes of Age, Goes Global The nascent organization dominates the sphere.

Beyond 140 Characters: Twiplomacy Survey Offers Lessons for Leaders The recent election in the United Kingdom showed that social media has become the great equalizer for political campaigns.

New Book on Digital Diplomacy Offers Cautionary Tech Tales Are social media platforms an essential way for governments to engage their citizens, or are they merely a high-tech propaganda tool?

Social Media Helps Diplomats Engage — Online and Off Diplomats who use social media solely to push out their message have quickly found their accounts unheeded by the very people they’re trying to reach.

Flora of the National Parks’ Connects People with Plants On any given day, the U.S. Botanic Garden is a haven from the rigors of urban life.

Kennedy Center Spotlights Spanish- and Portuguese-Speaking Worlds The Kennedy Center opens its stages to a full range of performances highlighting culture from countries from around the world.

Local Arts Venues Home to International Performances Discover new artists, new collaborations or a new way of experiencing music at some of the area's best venues.

Ibero-American Architecture Gives Rise to ‘Transforming Cityscapes’ Housed inside the diminutive museum, an extension of the Organization of American States, are some of the world's greatest buildings.

Masterpieces from Enduring Empire in D.C. for First Time Diplomats who use social media solely to push out their message have quickly found their accounts unheeded by the very people they’re trying to reach.

Abstract Paintings Speak to Complexities of Brazil’s Evolution The exhibit is a visually, stunning display from a Brazilian native turned D.C. transplant.

One State, Seven Regions, Many Traditions (Just Don’t Call It ‘Folk Art’) Behind a glass case at the Mexican Cultural Institute is an airplane begging to be touched.

This former Philadelphia cop had an incredibly simple plan to keep kids out of prison. Don’t arrest them. Philadelphia's former deputy police commissioner is on a mission to keep children out of prison, with a police-led school diversion program that is showing impressive results.

One-way flights make a comeback One-way flights, which offer both savings and flexibility, are making a comeback as more airlines make them available.

Inaugural Parade Floats Fade Into History The head-turning showpieces that once reigned in inaugural parades are things of the past. The good news? Now you can stand on one.

Confessions of a National Park Ranger As a national park ranger on the Mall, my job was to make sure tourists came home with good stories

How an Inefficient but Resilient Food System Fed a Hospital—and a Community “When we started our farm-to-hospital concept, we never could have anticipated a global pandemic, but the pandemic provided proof of concept.”

In the Nation’s Capital, Youth Heed King’s Call to Serve Across the District of Columbia, from small churches to wide-open spaces, people of all ages spent the day giving back to their communities.