Alert Message for U.S. Citizens: Protest

The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that today started at 1600 there is a scheduled protest at the Seimas (Lithuanian parliament) building (53 Gedimino prospektas). According to some reports, more than 9,000 people plan on participating.  Due to the large number of people participating in the event there will be street closures between Gedimino and …

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Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information

On Wednesday, January10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. U.S. citizens who have signed up to receive updates via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP.state.gov) will automatically receive the U.S. Embassy Vilnius Travel Advisory and Alerts via email …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Personal Security Reminder

The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent.  U.S. Embassy Vilnius reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: European Travel Alert

On September 1, 2017, The Department of State issued European travel alert for U.S. citizens because of the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe.  This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017.

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: European Travel Alert

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. 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 plan and execute terrorist attacks in Europe.

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