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31st January 2015 Brasilia, Brazil

Unlike in Brazil: elections in the UK – guestpost by Adam Dady

Guest post by Adam Dady On Thursday 7 May, British voters will vote for our next government. The 2010 elections saw our first coalition government (Conservatives and Liberal Democrats) since 1945. This year’s elections promise to be even more unpredictable by UK standards, with five parties currently receiving more than 5% support in the polls. […]

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24th November 2014 Brasilia, Brazil

Life in a city with no corners

In May this year I touched down in Brasilia, Brazil’s purpose built capital comprised of multi-lane, winding road networks and curving, concrete building. Having spent 5 weeks doing Portuguese language training in Campinas, this marked the start of my first posting and also my first time in South America. 6 months in, and it feels […]

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22nd September 2014 Brasilia, Brazil

Ukraine Crisis: New EU Sanctions against Russia  

For the last nine months Europe has been gripped by the crisis in Ukraine. For years Europe and Russia have enjoyed increasing economic and political co-operation, but in March 2014 Russia illegally annexed Crimea, breaching the sovereignty of Ukraine and escalating tensions in the region. This represents a loss of 4,5% of territory – the equivalent […]

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About Kate Thornley

Kate Thornley joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2011. She is currently on her first overseas posting to Brasilia. She has previously worked on African issues and in the…

Kate Thornley joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2011. She is currently on her first overseas posting to Brasilia. She has previously worked on African issues and in the Private Office of the Permanent Under-Secretary. Kate studied Languages and Cultures at Durham University and has previously worked as a translator and a teacher.