Location: Stari Dvor/Parliament, Belgrade, Serbia Event: A celebration for the Serbian water polo team is expected to take place on July 30, 2018 beginning at 8:15pm. The celebration will take place in front of the Stari Dvor near the Serbian Parliament building. In the past, similar events have drawn between 5,000 – 10,000 people, which will adversely affect traffic ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 30 July, 2018 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be an LGBT Pride Walk on Saturday, June 23, 2018, starting at 11:00 am. The walk will start at Pionirski Park and proceed to Trg Nikole Pasica, Terazije, Kolarceva, Vasina, and Studentski Trg. Last year’s event included several dozen participants and was incident free. There is no indication that this ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 22 June, 2018 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Roads, bridges, and traffic circles in Belgrade, which may include Slavija Square, Gazela Bridge, Pancevo Bridge, Branko Bridge, and Pink Circle. Event: Local media report that demonstrations are expected to take place on June 8, 2018, beginning at 5:00 pm and lasting approximately one hour, to protest the cost of fuel. Protests on major roads and bridges may cause traffic disruptions ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 8 June, 2018 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
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 ...
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By Vlada | 24 May, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Following a recent theft at a Belgrade apartment building in which a private security guard was injured, the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade reminds U.S. citizens that pick-pocketing, purse snatchings, residential burglaries, and other economically motivated crimes regularly occur here. Most crimes happen because people let their guard down. Unlocked cars, valuable items left in plain ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Protest march from Saborna Cathedral near Kalemegdan Fortress to Parliament and then to St. Sava Church in Belgrade. Event: A demonstration and march are expected to take place on Saturday, April 7, 2018, beginning at 10:15 a.m. The 1389 Organization plans to demonstrate in support of a law banning abortion. Similar demonstrations in the past have drawn ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 5 April, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (April 5, 2018) Location: Partizan and Red Star Soccer Stadiums near Auto Komanda Circle in Belgrade Event: Soccer clubs Partizan and Red Star will both play games today, Thursday, April 5, 2018, at their stadiums in Belgrade starting at 5:00 p.m. The two stadiums are close to each other and ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 5 April, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Serbian Parliament Building, Nikola Pasic Square, in Belgrade. Event: Local news reports that the man who threatened to blow himself up in front of the Serbian Parliament Building surrendered to the police. Actions to Take: Continue to avoid the area for the next few hours because the police investigation is ongoing. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 29 March, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Local news reports a standoff between Belgrade Police and an individual who is threatening to blow himself up in front of the Serbian Parliament Building in Belgrade.
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 29 March, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, is closed on Friday, March 23, because of inclement weather. All appointments for consular services are canceled. American Citizen Services appointment holders should visit our
appointment website to schedule a new appointment. Visa applicants with a Friday appointment will be contacted to arrange a new appointment. If you are a U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Partizan Stadium in Belgrade. Event: Football Club Partizan will play Rad on March 4, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade. This is a high risk event because of the likelihood of clashes between fans in and around the stadium. Expect a large police presence throughout Belgrade and traffic problems near the stadium. Actions to Take: Avoid ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 27 February, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Republic Square in Belgrade, potential for other locations in Serbia. Event: The organization 1389 plans to protest the 10th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence on February 17, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in Republic Square. In the past, similar demonstrations were attended by 80 to 100 people. Other protests may occur in Belgrade and other cities in Serbia on ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 12 February, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Serbia Event: CDC has issued a Level 1
Travel Notice for Serbia because health officials in Serbia have reported an outbreak of Measles. Review the CDC notice to learn how to protect yourself. Actions to Take: Visit the CDC
Travelers Health Page . Assistance: * U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia * +381 (11) 706-4000 * +381 (11) 706-4000 (emergency after hours) *
belgradeacs@state.gov * ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 19 January, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Delta City Mall in New Belgrade has been evacuated due to multiple bomb threats. Police and explosive device teams are searching the area for dangerous devices. American citizens are advised to monitor local news sources and stay clear of the area.
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that on Wednesday, December 13, Red Star will play Partizan at 6:00pm at Partizan Stadiumin Belgrade. 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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that on Thursday, December 7, Red Star will play Koln (Germany) at 9:00pm at Red Star Stadiumin Belgrade. This is a high risk event because of animosity between the teams’ fans and clashes during a previous match. There is a potential for violence before, during, and after ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens of a potential protest this evening at 6:00 pm at Republic Square in Belgrade. Persons may gather at this location or other locations in the coming days to protest the conviction earlier today of Bosnian Serb Army Commander Ratko Mladic by the International Criminal Tribunal for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that on Thursday, November 2nd at 9:00pm, soccer club Partizan will play Skenderbeg (Albania) at Partizan Stadiumin Belgrade. Police expect 30,000-35,000 people at the stadium. This is a particularly high risk event because of animosity between hooligans affiliated with both teams, and frequent clashes in and around ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that on Thursday, August 17, at 9:00 pm soccer club Partizan will play Videoton (Hungary) at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade. There is the potential for violence before, during, and after this match. Expect police activity and crowds around the stadium. Embassy personnel are generally advised to avoid the vicinity of high-profile ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 16 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that on Tuesday July 25 at 8:45 pm soccer club Partizan will play Olympiacos (Greece) at Autokomanda Stadium in Belgrade. There is the potential for violence before, during, and after this match. Expect police activity and crowds around Partizan stadium. Embassy personnel are generally advised to avoid the vicinity of high-profile sporting events. ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 25 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that on Tuesday July 11 at 8:45 pm soccer club Partizan will play Buducnost (Montenegro) at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade. There is the potential for violence before, during, and after this match. Expect police activity and crowds around Partizan stadium. Embassy personnel are generally advised to avoid the vicinity of high-profile sporting events. Even demonstrations ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that on Saturday, May 27, at 6:00 pm, soccer club Partizan will play Red Star at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade. There is the potential for violence before, during, and after this match. Expect massive police activity and crowds around the Partizan stadium. Embassy personnel are generally advised ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that on Sunday, May 21, at 6:30 pm, soccer club Partizan will play Mladost at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade. At the same time, Red Star will play Radnicki at Red Star Stadium in Belgrade. There is a potential for violence before, during, and after these matches. Expect ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 19 May, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that the citizen’s initiative “Don’t Drown Belgrade” announced it will hold a demonstration on Tuesday, April 25, at 6:00 pm. Participants of the ongoing student protests in Belgrade have announced they will join the march starting on Hercegovacka Street in Savamala and continue towards the Serbian parliament. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that on Tuesday, April 18, at 5:00pm, soccer club Partizan will play Red Star at Red Star’s Stadiumin Belgrade. There is a potential for violence before, during, and after this match. Expect police activity, crowds around the stadiums, and anticipate road closures approximately two hours before the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 13 April, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The citizens’ initiative “Let’s Not Drown Belgrade” will hold a protest on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. in front of the Belgrade City Assembly located at Dragoslava Jovanovica Street and Nikola Pasic Square. According to organizers, the group will protest the 2016 demolition of buildings in Savamala. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 14 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade advises U.S. citizens in Serbia of recent incidents of individuals impersonating police to gain entry to private homes for criminal purposes. U.S. citizens are advised to be wary of unannounced visits by the police to their homes, and contact local police to report suspicious activity. In Belgrade two white males ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 26 January, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Belgrade advises U.S. citizens in Serbia of the risk of increased crime, including residential break-ins, during the holiday season. Terrorism also remains a concern across Europe, particularly during the holiday period, and we encourage you to review the Europe Travel Alert. Beware of holiday or charity scams. The Belgrade City Sanitation Company warns ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 14 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
On Saturday, December 10, 2016, Football Club RAD will play Football Club NOVI PAZAR at 1:00 pm (13:00) at RAD Stadium in Belgrade. Violent clashes between Novi Pazar and RAD supporters are probable. Expect a heavy police presence in the area around RAD Stadium before, during, and after the match. Crowds, police activity, and road ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 9 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
October28, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens in Serbia that on Sunday, October 30, at 3:00pm, Red Star will play RAD at Red Star Stadiumin Belgrade. There is a potential for violence before, during, and after the match, including potential clashes between police and fans. Expect police activity and crowds around the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 28 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Several violent incidents have occurred in the area of Luka Celovic Park near Belgrade’s Central Bus Station, including a large fight on November 21 between groups of migrants that resulted in the stabbing death of one migrant. U.S. citizens in Serbia should use caution when in this area. U.S. citizens are also encouraged to read ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 25 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens in Serbia that on Sunday, November 6, at 5:00 p.m., Partizan will play Novi Pazar at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade. There is a potential for violence before, during, and after the match, including potential clashes between police and fans. Expect police activity and crowds around the stadium and anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 4 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
September 19, 2016 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 19 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
September 16, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that the Belgrade Pride Parade will be held in downtown Belgrade from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2016. The parade will start at Slavija Square and proceed down Kralja Milana Street and Terazije, continue through Kolarceva Street, and end at Republic Square. A ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 16 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
September 16, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that, with the start of the 2016 soccer season, the potential for violence before, during, and after some soccer matches in Serbia exists. In the past, there have also been clashes between police and soccer fans both in stadiums and the surrounding areas. Police presence may ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 16 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
September 16, 2016 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 16 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
August 12, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that as a safety precaution due to violence targeting foreigners, the following splavs and clubs have been declared “off-limits” for U.S. citizen officers, staff, and dependent family members who are under Chief of Mission Authority in Serbia: Plastic night club Splav Slep Mr. Stefan ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 12 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
July 12, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that the citizens’ initiative “Let’s Not Drown Belgrade” will hold a protest against the recent demolition of buildings in Savamala on Wednesday, July 13, at 6:00 p.m. in front of Belgrade City Hall at Dragoslava Jovanovica #2. After the protest, participants will walk through Belgrade from ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 12 July, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 4 July, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The citizens’ initiative “Let’s Not Drown Belgrade” announced it will hold a protest Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Belgrade City Hall, Dragoslava Jovanovica Str. #2. The protest is against the recent demolition of buildings in Savamala. After the protest, rally participants will walk through Belgrade. From City Hall, they will ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 11 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
April 14, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens in Serbia that on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 6:00 pm, Red Star will play Partizan at Red Star Stadium in Belgrade. There is a potential for violence before, during, and after the match, including potential clashes between police and ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 14 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that the nationalist organization Zavetnici announced it will hold a protest on Sunday, March 27, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Republic Square in downtown Belgrade. Zavetnici described the protest as directed against the Serbian government and Serbia–NATO cooperation. U.S. citizens should note the protest’s location and proximity to the pedestrian ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 27 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that the Serbian Radical Party (SRS) has announced that it will lead a protest on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at Republic Square in downtown Belgrade. Republic Square is close to the pedestrian area of Knez Mihailova. The SRS has described the protest as directed against the current ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 24 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to potential risks of travel to and throughout Europe following several terrorist attacks, including the March 22 attacks in Brussels claimed by ISIL. Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants, and transportation. This Travel Alert expires on June 20, 2016. U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 12 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
March 10, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia Serbia has announced a state of emergency in fourteen municipalities in southwestern Serbia because of flooding and heavy rains. Floods or threats of floods are most serious in the cities and municipalities of Čačak, Novi Pazar, Kraljevo, Arilje, Lučani, Topola, Požega, Bajina Bašta, Ivanjica, Raška, Ljig, Rača, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 10 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
February 3, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia U.S. Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that an anti-NATO demonstration is expected to take place at Kralja Milana Square in Nis on Friday, March 4, at 4:00 p.m. There is no official estimate of the number of participants. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 3 February, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
January 27, 2015 U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 27 January, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade occasionally sends messages for U.S. citizens via SMS text message. All messages for U.S. citizens are also disseminated via email and posted on the embassy website. SMS text messages sent by the embassy come from “USEMB.” Our SMS system requires that your mobile telephone number be shared with a third-party ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 10 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
September 17, 2015 U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia This is an update to the September 16 Message for U.S. Citizens<http://serbia.usembassy.gov/messages-and-notices-for-us-citizens/hugary_serbian_border.html> advising of Hungary-Serbia border crossing closures at Horgos-Roszke (E75 Highway) and Backi Vinogradi-Asotthalom. Violence has been reported in the vicinity of the closed border crossings and the potential for continued violence or an escalation of violence ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 17 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
September 16, 2015 U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia This message is to inform U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Serbia that the refugee crisis is affecting land border crossings along the Hungary-Serbia border. The border is currently closed at the E75 highway crossing at Horgos-Roszke and at Backi Vinogradi-Asotthalom. Hungarian police advise motorists who intend ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 16 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
August 26, 2015 U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia With the start of the 2015 soccer season, we alert U.S. citizens to the potential for violence before, during, and after some soccer matches in Serbia. In the past there have also been clashes between police and soccer fans both in stadiums and the surrounding area. Police presence may be increased ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 26 August, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
There will be a soccer game between Cukaricki and Rad football clubs at Cukaricki stadium in the Banovo Brdo area of Belgrade on Sunday, July 26 at 8:00 p.m. (20:00). Crowds and a large police presence are expected for the game, and supporters of Rad football club have a reputation for hooliganism. We remind all ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 24 July, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Serbia should remain vigilant regarding their personal security and be alert to local security developments. Please follow these good personal security practices: Avoid crowds or large gatherings when traveling in public; Know where you are going and have a plan of what to do in the event you encounter ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 15 May, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Democratic Party (DS) will organize a protest rally tomorrow, Saturday, April 25 at 5:00 p.m. in Trg Republike (Republic Square). The protest is directed against the government. DS has begun advertising the event, but there is no official estimate of expected participants. Embassy personnel have been advised to exercise caution if in the vicinity ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Belgrade | 24 April, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
