Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Soccer clubs Partizan and Red Star will play on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM, at Partizan stadium. This is a high risk event because of animosity between hooligans affiliated with both teams, and frequent clashes between them in and around the stadium. Expect traffic congestion and enhanced police presence in the area and around the …
Read More»Location: Near the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia Event: A demonstration in support of the people of Venezuela is expected to take place Saturday, August 31 from 12:00PM – 13:00PM in front of the U.S. Embassy. Police expect approximately 50 people. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Avoid …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Football club Red Star will play Young Boys (Switzerland) on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 9:00 PM at Red Star stadium. Police expect at least 50,000 people at the stadium. There may be animosity between these clubs. Expect increased police activity throughout the city and a large police presence around the stadium. …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Football club Partizan will play Rad on Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at 5:00 PM, at Partizan stadium. This is a high risk event because of animosity between hooligans affiliated with both teams, and frequent clashes between them in and around the stadium. Expect a large police presence in the area and around town. Traffic problems …
Read More»Location: Near the U.S. Embassy and NATO Allies’ Embassies in Belgrade, Serbia Event: Police report a demonstration protesting the 1999 NATO campaign in Serbia is expected to take place Sunday, July 14 beginning at 8:00PM in front of the U.S. Embassy and the following NATO Allies’ Embassies: United Kingdom, Portugal, Luxemburg, Poland, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands, …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: A demonstration is expected today, Friday, June 28, 2019 starting at 6:00PM in front of the Parliament building. At 7:00PM the protesters will walk along Nikola Pasic Square, Terazije, Knez Mihailova, Pariska, and Kralja Petra, ending in front of the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate around 9:00PM. The demonstration is part of the …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Police report there will be a protest on Saturday, June 29, 2019 starting at 7:00PM near Terazije Square (at the corner of Terazije Street and Prizrenska Street near Hotel Moskva). This is related to the “1 in 5 million” weekly protests and the police estimate there will be about 2,000 participants. …
Read More»Location: Near the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia Event: The Police report a demonstration protesting U.S. policy towards Serbia and Kosovo is expected to take place Saturday, June 29 beginning at 8:00PM. The demonstration is organized by “Gerila.” The duration of the protest is unknown. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Police report there will be a 1 in 5 Million protest on Saturday, June 15, and that the protest might start at 7 pm (according to the social media posts) instead of the usual 6 pm start time. It will likely last for 2 hours. The route will be as follows: …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: A demonstration is expected to take place today, Tuesday June 11, or tomorrow, Wednesday June 12 beginning at 9:00PM near the U.S. Embassy. The demonstration is organized by “Gerila,” led by Dragan Mrdakovic, in protest of the Serbian government’s position on Kosovo. Protesters plan to light flares near the Embassy. According …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Police report there will be a protest on Saturday, June 8, 2019 starting at 6:00PM near Terazije Square (at the corner of Terazije Street and Prizrenska Street near Hotel Moskva). This is related to the “1 in 5 million” weekly protests and the police estimate there will be about 2,000 participants. The …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Football club Red Star will play Partizan on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:00PM, at Red Star stadium. This is a high risk event because of animosity between hooligans affiliated with both teams, and frequent clashes in and around the stadium between them. Expect a large police presence and traffic delays. …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be three concurrent football matches at Cukaricki, Partizan, and Red Star stadiums on Sunday, May 19, 2019 starting at 7:00PM. There are no specific animosities between the competing teams, but fans of all three major Belgrade football clubs will be out in numbers adding to the likelihood of clashes. …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be a demonstration today, May 9, 2019 starting at 5:00PM at Liberators of Belgrade Memorial Park and marching to the City Assembly of Belgrade. The demonstration commemorates Russian contributions during World War II and in previous years has drawn thousands of participants. Expect traffic disruptions near the demonstration. There …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be a demonstration tomorrow, Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 6:00PM starting at Terazije Square and marching to the Presidency Building in Andricev Venac. The demonstration is related to the “1 in 5 million” weekly protests and the police estimate a minimum of 2,000 participants. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be a union protest tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1, 2019, from 12:00PM, starting near Nikola Pasic Square and marching to Slavija Square. The protesters are demanding that the government raise the minimum wage. Expect traffic disruptions near the protests. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be an opposition protest Saturday, April 27, 2019 starting at 6:00PM at Terazije Fountain and marching to the RTS building. This protest is related to the weekly “1 in 5 million” protests that regularly draw thousands of participants, though police expect a significantly smaller turnout than usual due to …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be a protest today, April 24, 2019 between 6:00PM and 8:00PM starting near the Geozavod building on Hercegovačka Street and marching to the City Hall building. Police expect 1,000-1,500 participants. Expect traffic congestion along the protest route. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Basketball club Red Star will play Buducnost TODAY, April 22, 2019 at 7:00PM, in Aleksandar Nikolic Hall (former Pionir Hall). This is a high risk event because in the past there have been clashes between hooligans affiliated with both teams. Expect a large police presence and traffic congestion. Football club Red …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be a pro-government protest on Friday, April 19, 2019 from 3:00PM to 9:00PM in front of the Parliament building (Trg Nikole Pašića 13). The organizers have announced they expect 100,000 protesters. Expect traffic congestion throughout the city. There will be an opposition protest on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be a protest on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 3:00PM to 11:00PM in front of the Parliament building (Trg Nikole Pašića 13). This protest is affiliated with the weekly Saturday protests downtown that have drawn thousands of protesters. Expect traffic disruptions near the protests. Actions to Take: Avoid the …
Read More»Location: New Belgrade, Serbia Event: Drivers for CarGo (a popular ridesharing service) will protest in New Belgrade between 13:00 and 17:00 today, March 1, 2019. The drivers are protesting their treatment by government officials. Streets throughout New Belgrade, especially near government buildings, may be blocked or congested and should be avoided if possible. Actions to …
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Football club Red Star will play Partizan on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at Red Star stadium. This is a high risk event because of animosity between hooligans affiliated with both teams. Expect a large police presence and traffic delays. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media …
Read More»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»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»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be an anti-government protest tomorrow, Saturday, January 5th, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM in the city center. Similar protests have taken place weekly since December 7 on Saturdays at the same time. The police expect the turnout this week will be lower than previous weeks due to the Serbian Orthodox …
Read More»The Federal Government of the United States of America is in a lapse of appropriations. The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade remains open for Consular services. If you need immediate assistance for a life or death emergency involving a U.S. citizen, please call +381-11-706-4000.
Read More»Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Police report there will be a protest in front of the Belgrade University School of Philosophy tomorrow, December 8, 2018 at 6:00pm. The protest is in response to an attack on a local opposition politician. Police expect a large number of protesters, and that the protest will likely disrupt traffic in …
Read More»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»The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade will be closed Wednesday, December 5 as part of a national day of mourning declared by President Trump for former President George H.W. Bush. In memory of our 41st President, the Embassy has opened a condolence book through Friday. We have also created a virtual condolence book where all are …
Read More»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»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»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»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»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»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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.
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 * …
Read More»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.
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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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