News & Events | U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Portugal

Independence Day Celebration

To celebrate America’s 242nd birthday, Ambassador George Glass and Ms. Mary Glass hosted a traditional Independence Day reception at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. The U.S. Marine Guards marched their colors, and Portuguese band “Radio One” provided non-stop entertainment. This yea️r’s theme was “Country-Western.” Among the distinguished guests were Portuguese politicians, academics and foreign diplomats. ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations

Remarks by President Trump and President Rebelo de Sousa of the Portuguese Republic Before Bilateral Meeting

Remarks by President Trump and President Rebelo de Sousa of the Portuguese Republic Before Bilateral Meeting Foreign Policy Issued on: June 27 Oval Office PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have the President — and highly respected, I must say — President of Portugal with us. We have a tremendous ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Statements | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal

Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration Alert – Lisbon

Location: Announced gathering point at Praça de Luís de Camões. Event: Demonstration expected to take place on June 21, 2018 beginning at 19:00 p.m.. The group intends to protest U.S. border policies. Additional demonstrations in other major cities in Portugal may also be planned. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: American citizens, security

‎Statement by Secretary Pompeo

Portugal’s National Day On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people of Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal. The United States has always counted Portugal among its closest friends, from the establishment of our diplomatic ties in 1791 to today’s ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 9 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: bilateral relations, us-portugal

U.S. Embassy Funds Participation in Women2Women

For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Embassy will be funding the participation of three young Portuguese women in the Women2Women (W2W) conference, which will take place in Boston, from July 19 to July 28. After a competitive selection process, the Embassy is going to take Eduarda Gameiro, from Torres Novas, Inês Sá from Mirandela, ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 8 June, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: entrepreneurship, women empowerment

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