Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met with Portuguese Minister of Defense José Alberto Azeredo Lopes on September 12, 2017, at the Pentagon. Secretary Mattis highlighted Portugal’s value to the United States and NATO as a longstanding, reliable ally. He thanked the minister for continued support in NATO’s security efforts along its southern flank, and discussed ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Portugal | Tags: Portugal, Rex Tillerson, transatlantic relations, us-portugal
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva on July 27, 2017, at the Department of State.
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 28 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Portugal | Tags: Portugal, Rex Tillerson, transatlantic relations, us-portugal
The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon informs U.S. citizens that Pope Francis is expected to visit Fatima, Portugal on May 12-13 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the appearances at Fatima. The Vatican has announced the Pope will arrive at Monte Real airbase near Leiria at 16:20 on May 12, and depart from Monte Real at ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 5 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: American citizens, Portugal, security
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 1 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: American citizens, Portugal, security
The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon informs all U.S. citizens that, per local media, Portuguese airport security employees are planning a strike that will begin at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 13 and will continue until 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 17. Airport authorities have advised customers flying out of Portuguese airports during these times to seek or ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: American citizens, Portugal, security
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American citizens, Portugal, security
The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon informs U.S. Citizens in Portugal that two potentially large demonstrations focusing on U.S. politics will occur at the end of this week. On January 20, a vigil will take place at Largo do Carmo at 17:00. On January 21, a demonstration is scheduled to take place in front of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 19 January, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American citizens, Portugal, security
U.S. Embassy Lisbon informs U.S. citizens that effective January 10, 2017 security messages that relate to demonstrations or strikes, explosive device/suspicious packages, and weather-related events will be posted on the
Embassy website . This information is reflected in our
Country Specific Information for Portugal . For further information about security in Portugal: See the
State Department’s travel website for the
Worldwide Caution ,
Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts , and Portugal’s
Country Specific Information . Enroll ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 10 January, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American citizens, Portugal, security
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 22 November, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American citizens, Portugal, security
U.S. Embassy Lisbon informs U.S. citizens that since October 5, 2016, we have received reports that an unknown group of still at large criminals have robbed four ATMs using explosives: two in Lisbon, one in Cascais, and one in Alfragide. All of the attacks have occurred between 1:00 – 5:00 a.m., and none of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 15 November, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American citizens, Portugal, security
Media is reporting that airport security employees in Portuguese airports are planning a 24-hour strike on Thursday, October 27th. Although no specific times have been indicated, it appears that the strike will begin at 12:01 a.m. and end at 11:59 p.m. on October 27th. Airport authorities in Portugal have advised customers flying out of Portuguese ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 28 October, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American citizens, Portugal
U.S. Embassy Lisbon informs U.S. Citizens in Portugal that a taxi protest is scheduled to take place in Lisbon on Monday, October 10 beginning at 8:30. Six thousand taxi drivers are expected to conduct a slow march from Parque das Nações to São Bento. We anticipate fewer available taxis and congested traffic. Please allow for ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 7 October, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American citizens, Portugal
On September 16 Ambassador Robert Sherman officially opened the 3rd edition of “This is America” and announced the launch of the U.S. Embassy- Microsoft Startup Challenge (
http://www.buyusa.gov/portugal/ ). “This is America” was organized by the American Chamber of Commerce and designed to showcase American culture and businesses. The event took place at the Parque das ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 16 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News | Tags: business, education, Portugal
On September 16, Ambassador Robert Sherman paid an official visit to Vila Pouca de Aguiar, which is known as the nation’s granite capital. The Mayor of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Alberto Machado, wanted to acknowledge the Ambassador’s support of Portugal’s national soccer team during the Euro 2016 games and presented him with a granite table ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 16 September, 2016 | Topics: Business, Events, News | Tags: business, Portugal
The American Ambassador to Portugal, Robert Sherman, was invited to be a guest speaker at the opening night of the Lisbon Queer Film Festival which featured the world-premier of the play Orlando, by André Murraças which honored the victims of the June 12, 2016 massacre in Florida. The Ambassador addressed an audience of over 850 people, ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 16 September, 2016 | Topics: Events, Human Rights | Tags: human rights, LGBTI, Portugal
Lisbon emergency officials still report forest fires in some regions of the country, although the fires are being contained by Portuguese authorities. The
National Civil Protection Authority ’s (NCPA) national emergency plan is still in effect and the current state of alert is yellow. U.S. citizens contemplating visits to Portugal in the immediate future are advised to remain attentive ...
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 14 September, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American citizens, Portugal
