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NOTICE for U.S. Citizen Travelers

STEP: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. U.S. Citizens Travelers: Please enroll in step.state.gov to receive alerts & ensure you can be located in an emergency. U. S. Citizens in an Emergency: In Case of Emergency: Call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S./Canada); +1-202-501-4444 (overseas); or contact the nearest ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News

Art in Embassies 60th Anniversary Celebration in Lisbon

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Art in Embassies program, the United States Embassy in Portugal is hosting iconic American contemporary artists for a series of public events in Lisbon centered on the role of the visual arts in furthering diplomacy. The 3-day program will also showcase a traveling exhibition entitled the “Democracy ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 15 May, 2023 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News

World Youth Day 2023

Frequently Asked Questions Which number should I call in an emergency? Dial 112 for local police, fire, and ambulance services – available 24/7. Where do I go if I need medical assistance? Care will be provided at each of the main reception and catechetical sites and at the various event venues. First aid tents, ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 10 May, 2023 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

49th Portugal – United States Standing Bilateral Commission

1. The 49th Session of the United States-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC), established by the 1995 Agreement on Cooperation and Defense, met on May 9, in Washington, to discuss the bilateral relationship and priority international matters, as well as NATO and security and defense topics. The SBC also discussed the long-standing partnership, people-to-people ties, and cooperation ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 9 May, 2023 | Topics: News, U.S. & Portugal

United States and Portugal signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the prevention and mitigation of forest fires

On April 28th, the United States and Portugal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the prevention and mitigation of forest fires – a major milestone in U.S.- Portugal collaboration on wildfire management. The MOU was signed by the Ambassador of the US Randi Charrno Levine and by the President of AGIF, Tiago Oliveira. Following similar highly ...

By U.S. Mission Portugal | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Portugal