Public Announcements
Warden Message
March 28, 2008
The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon has learned of the release of a short film funded by Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders that may be considered inflammatory by many Muslims. While we do not anticipate any public negative reaction in Portugal, we advise American citizens to review their security practices at this time.
We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are, therefore, urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
American living or traveling in Portugal are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website, http://travelregistration.state.gov/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Portugal.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet website at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, country specific information, travel warnings, and other travel alerts can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada or for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida das Forças Armadas, in the neighborhood of Sete Rios. Telephone: (351) (21) 727-3300; fax: (351) (21) 726-9109; Internet home page: http://lisbon-usembassy.gov/. The Embassy is located near the Jardim Zoológico (Sete Rios train stop). The emergency after hours telephone number is (351) (21) 770-2222.
The U.S. Consulate in the Azores is located in the City of Ponta Delgada on the Island of San Miguel. The address is Av. Principe do Monaco, 6-20, tel: (351) (296) 282-216, fax: (351) (296) 287-216.
There is a part-time U.S. Consular Agency in Funchal, on the Island of Madeira, on Rua Alfandega, no 10-2, Room A-B, phone 351-291-235-636, fax 351-291-229-360.
