Event:  Demonstration scheduled for Monday, August 22, 2022 at 4 P.M. outside the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal. Location:  U.S. Embassy Lisbon – Avenida das Forças Armadas Actions to Take: Avoid large crowds and demonstrations. Avoid the area where a demonstration is expected to take place. Monitor local media for updates Be aware of your surroundings Keep a low ... Read More»

To: U.S. Citizens in Portugal   Event: U.S. Consulate Ponta Delgada is temporarily closed until further notice. Another message will be sent when the Consulate reopens. U.S. Embassy Lisbon remains open.   Actions to Take: If you have an appointment at the U.S. Consulate Ponta Delgada that is affected by this closure, you will be ... Read More»

Worldwide Caution from the Department of State issued on August 2, 2022: On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on ... Read More»

To: U.S. Citizens in Portugal Event:  Due to increased risk posed by wildfires across the country, the Portuguese government has declared a countrywide State of Contingency beginning Monday, July 11, 2022 until Friday, July 15, 2022. Additionally, the local weather service has indicated hot dry temperatures throughout the country, which may exacerbate the risk of wildfires. ... Read More»