John Ginkel Joins U.S. Embassy Belgrade as Its New Deputy Chief of Mission

Mr. Ginkel started his assignment in Belgrade following service as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan (2019-2021). Prior to his assignment in Dushanbe, Mr. Ginkel was the Director of the Office of Afghanistan Affairs at the Department of State in Washington, DC. He also served two previous assignments in Afghanistan. ... Read More»

By | 14 October, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News

Health and Travel Alert – January 15, 2021

Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)   Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must ... Read More»

By | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Health and Travel Alert – December 31, 2020

Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (December 31, 2020) Location: Serbia Event: As of December 30, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 334,991 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia and 3,163 deaths. 14,444 people have been tested in the past 24 hours, with 3,236 confirmed cases among them. In total, there are an estimated 9,014 hospitalized cases. (Updated) country-wide measures from the Serbian Government, in effect ... Read More»

By | 31 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Health and Travel Alert – December 18, 2020

Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (December 18, 2020) Location: Serbia Event: As of December 17, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 287,730 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia and 2,529 deaths. 17,460 people have been tested in the past 24 hours, with 5,129 confirmed cases among them. In total, there are an estimated 9,499 hospitalized cases. (Updated) country-wide measures from the Serbian Government, effective Sunday, ... Read More»

By | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Health and Travel Alert – December 4, 2020

Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (December 4, 2020) Location: Serbia Event: As of December 3, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 199,158 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia and 1,765 deaths. 22,243 people have been tested in the past 24 hours, with 7,802 confirmed cases among them. In total, there are an estimated 7,726 hospitalized cases. (Updated) country-wide measures from the Serbian Government, effective ... Read More»

By | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Online Auction Sale – November 28, 2020

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an online auction sale of used furniture, appliances, computers equipment and gardening tools. Auction starts on November 28, 2020, and lasts until December 6, 2020.  All of the items are going to be auctioned exclusively via the Internet. You can find all the necessary information about the auction on  https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US In order to participate in ... Read More»

By | 28 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Notification | Tags:

Health and Travel Alert – November 16, 2020

Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (November 16, 2020) Location: Serbia Event: As of November 15, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 84,568 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia and 1,009 deaths. 11,527 people have been tested in the past 24 hours, with 3,482 confirmed cases among them. In total, there are an estimated 3,847 hospitalized cases. (New) country-wide measures from the Serbian Government: Effective Tuesday, ... Read More»

By | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Online Auction Sale of Furniture, Appliances, and Two Vehicle.

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an online auction sale of furniture, appliances and two vehicles. Auction starts on October 24, 2020, and lasts until November 1, 2020.  All of the items are going to be auctioned exclusively via the Internet. You can find all the necessary information about the auction on  https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US In order to participate in the auction, you ... Read More»

By | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Notification | Tags:

Winter 2021 Online Professional English Network

DEADLINE: October 20, 2020. Online Professional English Network (OPEN) offers virtual learning opportunities to foreign English language educators, professionals and learners worldwide. OPEN promotes mutual exchange of culture and provides free access to teaching and learning materials which can be reused, adapted and shared with others. OPEN professional development opportunities are developed by U.S. academic institutions ... Read More»

By | 2 October, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Programs | Tags: , ,

Online Auction Sale of Furniture, Appliances, Computers, Equipment and One Vehicle.

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an online auction sale of furniture, appliances, computers, equipment and one vehicle. The furniture at auction was located at Ambassador residence. Auction starts on June 27, 2020, and lasts until July 5, 2020.  All of the items are going to be auctioned exclusively via the Internet. You can find all the necessary information ... Read More»

By | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Notification | Tags:

University Partnership Funding Opportunity 2020

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade [hereafter “PAS”] announces this funding opportunity to strengthen or establish academic partnerships between Serbian and American institutions of higher learning.  Please carefully follow all instructions in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Belgrade welcomes applications creating partnership that involve the students and professors of any of Serbia’s public universities. Program ... Read More»

By | 13 June, 2020 | Topics: Grants, News, Public Affairs | Tags:

Alumni Small Grants Funding Opportunity 2020

Public Affairs Section has set aside funds for the Alumni Small Grants Program specifically designated for use by past participants of U.S. Government (USG)-sponsored exchange programs. These projects will allow alumni to showcase their leadership and organizational skills, their creativity and innovative approaches to solving problems, and their ability to network and work with allies ... Read More»

By | 16 May, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Grants, News | Tags:

English Language Programs Funding Opportunity 2020

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an open competition for individuals and organizations to submit applications to carry out grant projects in support of our English Language Program in Serbia.  Please carefully follow all instructions outlined below in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). In light of social distancing and restrictions imposed to stop the spread ... Read More»

By | 26 April, 2020 | Topics: English Language Learning, Grants, News, Public Affairs | Tags:

Democracy Commission Small Grants Funding Opportunity 2020

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an open competition for local, non-profit civil society or non-governmental organizations (CSOs or NGOs) and independent media outlets to submit applications to take part in the Democracy Commission Small Grants program in Serbia. Program Objective The overall goal of the Democracy Commission Small Grants program is to strengthen democracy, protect ... Read More»

By | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Grants, News, Public Affairs | Tags:

Health and Travel Alert: April 21, 2020

Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (April 21, 2020) Location:  Serbia Event:  As of April 20, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 6630 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia and 125 deaths. The government of Serbia has relaxed some of the measures previously implemented to limit the spread of COVID-19.  Updated information is below. The U.S. Embassy announced ... Read More»

By | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Health and Travel Alert: April 16, 2020

Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (April 16, 2020) Location:  Serbia Event:  As of April 15, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 4873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia and 99 deaths. Ambassador Godfrey will hold a live virtual town hall for American citizens in Serbia on Facebook TODAY, April 16, at 1:15 p.m.  Find it by going ... Read More»

By | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Health and Travel Alert: April 14, 2020

Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (April 14, 2020) Location:  Serbia Event:  As of April 13, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 4054 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia and 85 deaths. The information below is unchanged from the Alert released yesterday, April 13. The U.S. Embassy announced on April 4 an evacuation flight that departed Belgrade on ... Read More»

By | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

URGENT Travel Alert – U.S. Bound Flight Departing Belgrade on March 26, 2020

URGENT Travel Alert – U.S. Bound Flight Departing Belgrade on March 26, 2020 Location: Serbia Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Serbia has coordinated a charter flight, departing March 26 at 12:00 noon, from Nikola Tesla airport (BEG) in Belgrade. This flight will go directly from BEG to Los Angeles (LAX). We do not know when civilian flights and ... Read More»

By | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Health Alert: COVID-19 – March 25, 2020

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (March 25, 2020) Location: Serbia Event:  As of March 24, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 303 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia. The U.S. Embassy in Serbia is considering all options for assisting U.S. citizens in Serbia.  U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in our  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive Alerts, and check ... Read More»

By | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Health Alert: COVID-19 – March 22, 2020

Location:  Serbia Event: As of March 22, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 188 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia. The government of Serbia has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. All airports in Serbia are closed to international commercial air traffic. All road, rail, and water border crossings are closed, with the exception ... Read More»

By | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages

Closed for Business for Christmas Day

Due to the upcoming celebration of Christmas Day the U.S. Embassy Belgrade will be closed for business on Tuesday, December 24th 2019 and Wednesday, December 25th 2019. If you need immediate assistance for a life or death emergency involving a U.S. citizen please call +381-11-706-4000. The number is available 24/7. Read More»

By | 23 December, 2019 | Topics: Notification | Tags:

Online Auction Sale of Furniture, Appliances, Computers, and Other Equipment

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an online auction sale of furniture, appliances, computers, and other equipment. Auction starts on November 16, 2019, and lasts until November 20, 2019. All of the items are going to be auctioned exclusively via the Internet. You can find all the necessary information about the auction on https://online-auction.state.gov/ . In order ... Read More»

By | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Notification | Tags:

U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2020 Call for Proposals

The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade is pleased to announce that we are now accepting project proposals for The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). AFCP Small Grants Call for Proposals ($10,000 – $200,000) AFCP Large Grants Call for Proposals ($200,000 – $800,000) The AFCP enables the U.S. Government to work with Serbia to preserve ... Read More»

By | 5 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Culture, Grants, News, U.S. & Serbia | Tags:

Country Reports on Terrorism 2018 – Serbia

Overview: With no terrorist attacks in 2018 and low levels of ISIS recruitment activities, the main terrorism threats in Serbia remained the potential movement of money and weapons through the region, recruitment and return of FTFs, revitalization of terrorist ideologies, and opportunities for self-radicalization to violence. Serbia has built on its efforts to counter terrorism and ... Read More»

By | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: Official Reports, Reports | Tags:

Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellow Summer Institute 2020

DEADLINE: January 17, 2020. The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship is an intensive short-term exchange program, created to foster relationships among young Europeans and Americans to build strong linkages and awareness of shared values.  The four week program will enable teenagers, ages 16-18, to explore U.S. foreign policy priorities such as youth engagement, support for democracy and civil ... Read More»

By | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Programs, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags:

Diversity Visa 2021 Program

Online registration period for the DV-2021 begins on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and concludes on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5).  Individuals who submit more than one entry during the registration period will be disqualified. Applicants have to submit entries for ... Read More»

By | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Family Immigration, Immigrant Visas, News, Visas

Keynote address at 2019 NALED Annual Meeting

Prime Minister Brnabic, Ministers, President Novaković, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to start by thanking Violeta Jovanovic and the team at NALED for the opportunity to address this distinguished group one last time. NALED is dear to me because it is an excellent example of the impact from the U.S.-Serbia partnership.  As ... Read More»

By | 12 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Online Auction Sale of Computers, Bicycles and Other Equipment

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an online auction sale of computers, bicycles and other equipment. Auction starts on September 13, 2019, 16:00 Belgrade time, and lasts until September 18, 2019, 00:00 Belgrade time. All of the items are going to be auctioned exclusively via the Internet. You can find all the necessary information about the auction on ... Read More»

By | 12 September, 2019 | Topics: Notification | Tags:

International Round-Table “Serbian – American Relations”

Good morning and thank you for providing me with this opportunity to set the stage for this important discussion of a topic close to my heart: Serbian-American relations. The history of the Serbian people dates back centuries.  Serbs are fond of telling me that they were eating with forks made from gold long before Europeans ... Read More»

By | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Remarks at the Conference on “Protection of Whistleblowers at the Central and Local Level”

Good morning Minister Kuburović, Ambassador Fabrizi, Ambassador Orizio, Mr. Ilić, Mr. Radomirović and distinguished guests. Corruption is a global problem and one of the greatest obstacles to economic growth and social progress around the world.  It feeds upon apathy. It strips hard-working citizens of opportunity.  It undermines faith in the government.  It increases the cost ... Read More»

By | 9 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Online Auction of Passenger and Utility Vehicles

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an online auction sale of three passenger and one utility vehicles. Auction starts on Monday, July 15, 2019, 09:00 Belgrade time, and lasts until Monday, July 21, 2019, 23:00 Belgrade time. All of the items are going to be auctioned exclusively via the Internet. You can find all the necessary ... Read More»

By | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: Notification | Tags:

Sharp Power Grip: Dimensions of Russian Influence in Southeast Europe Introductory Remarks

June 27, 2019 Good morning.  Thank you to Dr. Shentov [1] and the Center for the Study of Democracy [2] for the opportunity to say a few words to set the stage for this important conversation today. Let me jump right into the heart of the matter.  Serbia enjoys a traditionally close relationship with Russia.  The United ... Read More»

By | 8 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Regional Housing Program Donation Ceremony – World Refugee Day 2019

Today is World Refugee Day.  Unfortunately, around the globe we are witnessing the highest levels of population movement on record, with nearly 70 million people forced from their homes. The American people have always responded generously to support those in need.  Last year alone, the United States Government provided more than $8 billion to support ... Read More»

By | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Online Auction of Three Passenger Vehicles

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an online auction sale of three passenger vehicles. Auction starts on Monday, May 20, 2019, 09:00 Belgrade time, and lasts until Monday, May 27, 2019, 23:00 Belgrade time. All of the items are going to be auctioned exclusively via the Internet. You can find all the necessary information about the ... Read More»

By | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Notification | Tags:

FDR – Discussion at Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade

A few weeks ago, I took part in discussion with two University of Belgrade professors, Nikola Samardžić and Stefan Surlić, at the book launch of the autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt.  Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th President, was a Republican, as you may know.  I am glad to have chance today to talk about his cousin, Franklin ... Read More»

By | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

2019 NUNS Awards for Excellence in Investigative Journalism Remarks

Good evening. My thanks to the Faculty of Drama Arts, Dean Pavlović, and the Independent Journalists Association of Serbia for hosting this event.  As a strong supporter of a free press, the U.S. Embassy is proud to sponsor the NUNS Awards for Excellence in Investigative Journalism for the 14th consecutive year.  Congratulations also to NUNS, ... Read More»

By | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Foreign Service Officer Test on June 8, 2019

U.S. Embassy Belgrade will offer the Department of State’s Foreign Service Officer Test on Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the embassy. Interested candidates can sign up, beginning from 04/25/2019, online at the Pearson VUE website. The registration period is opened for four weeks, from April 25 through May 29, 2019. For more information ... Read More»

By | 24 April, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags:

Small Grants Program Funding 2019

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an open competition for non-government organizations, nonprofit organizations and independent media to submit applications to carry out a program in Serbia.  Please carefully follow all instructions below. Program Objectives The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section has set aside funds for the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program specifically designated for non-government ... Read More»

By | 8 April, 2019 | Topics: Grants, Public Affairs | Tags:

Media Small Grants Funding 2019

The United States Embassy in Belgrade announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs to support media development. Program Objectives: The purpose of the program is to award grants for specific projects that support media freedom, media diversity, and the development of professional media organizations in the Republic of Serbia. ... Read More»

By | 1 April, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Contracting Opportunities, Grants | Tags:

EXBS and ICITAP Donation Ceremony

Good afternoon.  Today we have an  opportunity to underscore the continued cooperation between the United States and Serbia. Today, the U.S. Embassy is proud to mark the delivery of equipment worth over $1,200,000 to the Serbian Border Police, Service for Counter Narcotics, Service for Special Investigative Measures, and Customs Administration. This assistance is a concrete ... Read More»

By | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

AmCham – USAID Trade Facilitation Conference

Dear Representatives of the National Coordination Body for Trade Facilitation, Minister Branislav Nedimovic, Jelena Pavlović, AmCham members, Ladies and Gentlemen,  Thank you for joining us today to examine the progress and celebrate the results of the Coordination Body for Trade Facilitation’s first year of operation.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the group’s important ... Read More»

By | 20 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Release of the 2018 Human Rights Reports

The State Department released the 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (Human Rights Reports). The Human Rights Reports document the status of human rights and worker rights in nearly 200 countries and territories. They are required by U.S. law and are used by a variety of actors, including the U.S. Congress, the Executive branch, ... Read More»

By | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Reports

International Women’s Day Discussion & Reception at Bitef Theatre

Good evening.  Thank you all for coming to tonight’s event. In this part of the world, March 8th is International Women’s Day.  In the United States, we don’t celebrate that day per se.  Instead, the entire month of March is designated Women’s History Month.  It is a time to celebrate the achievements of women, and ... Read More»

By | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Screening of the movie “Green Book” at Sava Center

It’s a pleasure to join you tonight in the screening of this extraordinary film. I want to congratulate the organizers of the Belgrade Film Festival for offering this city’s film lovers such a creative, thought-provoking menu of films from around the world, including dozens of movies produced in America. Your selection committee this year showed ... Read More»

By | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Fulbright Non-Degree Research Program for Doctoral Students 2020-2021

Application Deadline: APRIL 22, 2019 The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Non-degree Research Program for Doctoral Students competition for the 2020-2021 academic year.  The Fulbright Non-degree Research Program for Doctoral Students enables young professionals from Serbia who are already enrolled in a PhD program at ... Read More»

By | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Education, Programs, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags:

Fulbright Graduate Study Program 2020-2021 Competition

Application Deadline: APRIL 22, 2019 The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for the 2020-2021 academic year.  The Fulbright Graduate Study Program enables young professionals from Serbia to study for one year or longer at U.S. universities to pursue Master’s level of ... Read More»

By | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Education, Programs, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags:

Security Alert: Putin Visit – Tomorrow, January 17, 2019

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (January 16, 2019) Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: A march through the city center in honor of visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take place on Thursday, January 17 at 3:00PM, followed by an appearance at Saint Sava Church. Police expect there will be 70,000 attendees. President ... Read More»

By | 16 January, 2019 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Demonstration Expected to Take Place Today Downtown Belgrade

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (January 16, 2019) Location: City Center, Belgrade Event: A demonstration is expected to take place today, Wednesday, January 16th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. The purpose of the demonstration is to mark the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic. Organizers expect approximately 2000 participants. ... Read More»

By | 16 January, 2019 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Holiday season security measures remain heightened

Location: Serbia, countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Serbia remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other ... Read More»

By | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Taxi drivers protest downtown Belgrade

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (November 27, 2018) Location: Belgrade, Serbia  Event: Taxi drivers will protest against internet car-sharing services such as CarGo at 4:00pm on November 27. The protest will take place in front of the Serbian Government building on Nemanjina Street, and protesters plan to block traffic in downtown Belgrade ... Read More»

By | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Job Vacancy – Safety Program Coordinator, Deadline: November 30, 2018

The U.S. Mission Belgrade, Serbia is seeking eligible and qualified applicant to serve as a Safety Program Coordinator with responsibility for assisting the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) in carrying out the day-to-day functions of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) and Fire Protection Division (FIR) programs at post as required by ... Read More»

By | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Job Opportunities

Opening of the “Rescuing Serbia: The American Mission and the Typhoid Epidemic in Serbia in 1915” Exibit in Sabac

Thank you, Mayor Zelenović. Let me me also extend my gratitude to Dr. Milovan Pissari, who did so much historical research on the the work of the Red Cross, the Rockefeller Mission, and Dr. Strong.  And thanks to the whole team involved in putting together this exhibit. It is my pleasure to open this exhibition ... Read More»

By | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Job Vacancy – INL Program Assistant, Deadline: November 28, 2018

The U.S. Mission Belgrade, Serbia is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant to serve as an International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Program Assistant, Political Section. Duties: Performs research, data collection, drafting of INL related reports, including quarterly and annual reports. Consults with Office Of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance And Training (OPDAT) and the International ... Read More»

By | 14 November, 2018 | Topics: Job Opportunities

Traffic problems and a large police presence expected throughout Belgrade

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (November 5, 2018) Location: Belgrade, Serbia  Event: Football club Red Star will play club Liverpool (England) on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 7:00PM, at Red Star stadium.  This is a Euro League match.  Police expect 50,000 – 55,000 people at the stadium. Expect traffic problems and a ... Read More»

By | 5 November, 2018 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Webcast Discussion

Good afternoon. I would like to welcome you all to the embassy and thank you for joining us as we commemorate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. I’m hopeful that by highlighting some of the ways the United States is working to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities, today’s discussion will provide you with useful tools ... Read More»

By | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

“Forensic DNA Analysis and Use of DNA Evidence: Challenges in Practice” Conference Remarks

Good morning, thank you all very much for the invitation to speak here today. The U.S. Embassy is proud to partner with the Supreme Court of Cassation as a co-sponsor of this conference.  The U.S. Department of Justice and USAID have had a long and fruitful partnership with Serbia’s judiciary and police. They say “crime ... Read More»

By | 26 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Potential violence before, during, and after some soccer matches

U.S. Embassy Belgrade reminds U.S. citizens that, with the 2018 soccer season now in full swing, there is the potential for violence before, during, and after some soccer matches.  In the past, there have also been clashes between police and soccer fans both in stadiums and the surrounding areas. Police presence may be increased around ... Read More»

By | 24 October, 2018 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Job Vacancy – Gardener, Deadline: November 5, 2018

The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant to serve as a Gardener. The incumbent of the position will perform a full range of gardening, landscaping, exterior cleaning, and snow removal at the US Embassy’s official residences as required. He/she works under the direct supervision of the Residential Maintenance Supervisor, and ... Read More»

By | 22 October, 2018 | Topics: Job Opportunities

High risk sports event at the Red Star football club stadium

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Football club Red Star will play club Rad on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM, at Red Star stadium. This is a high risk event because of animosity between the teams’ fans and frequent clashes in and around the stadium. Expect a large police presence in the area and around town. ... Read More»

By | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Bechtel MOU signing with the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure

This month the U.S. and Serbia are remembering the 100th anniversary of our successful partnership during World War I.  Our trade relations, however, go back even deeper.  On October 14, 1881, the first commerce and consular treaty was signed between the U.S. and Serbia.  I’m told one of the first exports to the U.S. was ... Read More»

By | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Political party demonstrations in front of the Serbian parliament building

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: The police report that a political party called “Greens of Serbia” will demonstrate in front of the parliament building at 5PM TODAY.  Organizers expect more than 1,000 people to attend.  They plan to walk from the Parliament building along the following route: Nikola Pasic Square, Kneza Milosa Str., Kralja Milana Str. with a ... Read More»

By | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Trade Policy at the Crossroads: Realities of Trade Today The Economist’s Seventh EU-Southeast Europe Summit Remarks

First of all, I’d like to thank the organizers of this conference for inviting me to speak.  I’m also grateful that they accepted my request that I not be lumped into the previous panel, as originally planned, since I did not believe I had much to contribute to the debate on BREXIT.  As punishment, however, ... Read More»

By | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

Country Reports on Terrorism 2017 – Serbia

Overview: With no terrorist attacks in 2017 and low levels of ISIS recruitment activities, the main terrorism threats in Serbia remained the potential movement of money and weapons through its territory, returning foreign terrorist fighters, and radicalization to violence. The government took steps to improve its ability to fight terrorism with the adoption of the National Strategy ... Read More»

By | 20 September, 2018 | Topics: Official Reports, Reports | Tags:

Opening of the “Kingdom of Serbia and United States of America” Exhibition

It is my honor to be here with you today. The Embassy is proud to support this exhibition that celebrates the friendship and cultural ties between our countries. First, I’d like to thank Vladimir Čeh for curating an inspired exhibition that reminds us of forgotten stories of heroism and friendship. Thanks also to our team ... Read More»

By | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags:

May 25 Alternate Phone Number for U.S. Citizen Emergencies

Embassy Belgrade’s phone system will be inoperable for approximately 30 minutes sometime between midnight and 4:00 am on Friday, May 25.  U.S. citizens with a life or death emergency should first try to call the embassy at the regular after hours emergency number (+381-11-706-4000).  If that line is not operational, call 065-306-3649 in Serbia or +381-65-306-3649 from outside of ... Read More»

By | 24 May, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellow Summer Institute 2018

The U.S. State Department, Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affairs, and the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade are pleased to announce a summer institute for young Europeans. The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellow Summer Institute is an intensive short-term exchange program created to foster relationships among young Europeans and Americans to build strong linkages and awareness of ... Read More»

By | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Programs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags:

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