The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public venues. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
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Norwegian Police have advised of a planned demonstration today at the Embassy. The demonstration is scheduled to begin at 11:00. The group involved is a Kurdish organization. A prior demonstration with this group at the New Embassy Compound saw approximately 500 demonstrators and was peaceful. It is not clear where exactly the group will gather. ...
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By arnstade | 13 March, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy has been notified of two planned demonstrations outside of the Norwegian parliament building (Stortinget) in downtown Oslo this week: The first will take place on Thursday, December 14, starting at 17:00, organized by the “Joint Committee for Palestine.” The second will take place on Friday, December 15 at 17:00, organized by “Friends of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 13 December, 2017 | Topics:
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The Embassy has been notified of a planned demonstration on Saturday, 9 December 2017, from 16:00 to 18:00 in downtown Oslo. The demonstrators will walk from Parliament to the Israeli Embassy. The demonstration is in protest of President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Norwegian Police may close areas/streets with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
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As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
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The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Oslo reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
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The Embassy has been notified of a planned demonstration across from the Embassy main entrance on Saturday, October 21 2017, from 14:00 to 15:00. The Kurdish Cultural Association of Norway has notified the police of their intention to hold a demonstration in solidarity and support of the Kurdish civilian population in Northern Iraq. The police ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
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The Embassy has been notified of a planned demonstration across from the Embassy main entrance on Saturday, August 19, 2017. The demonstration is in response to the activity in Charlottesville, VA last weekend. The police will be present and we have been informed that the demonstration should be peaceful. Expected size of the demonstration is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 17 August, 2017 | Topics:
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The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
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Are you a U.S. citizen? Don’t miss our voter registration event! Embassy staff will be at O’Learys Bar and Restaurant to assist with voter registration. Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad will also be there to help. Join us and get registered to vote in the U.S. elections! What: U.S. Embassy Voter Registration Week Mixer Where: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 1 September, 2016 | Topics:
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host a webinar “Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers” on June 29, 2016, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT. To register and attend this webinar, use the
Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers or
https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/15416 webinar link. Attendees should log in 10 minutes prior to the start time. The session will be recorded and made available at a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 9 June, 2016 | Topics:
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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. citizens ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 22 March, 2016 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy in Oslo informs U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to the Norwegian counties of Hedmark, Oppland, Buskerud, Hordaland, Sogn og Fjordane, Moere og Romsdal, Soer-Troendelag and Nord-Troendelag that the Norwegian Meteorological Institute issued an extreme weather warning for Friday, January 29, and Saturday, January 30. Sogn og Fjordane, Moere og Romsdal, Soer-Troendelag ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 29 January, 2016 | Topics:
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The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 24 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, the U.S. Embassy in Oslo reminds U.S. citizens in Norway to review the
Worldwide Caution , which provides information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world, including Europe. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated ...
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By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 16 November, 2015 | Topics:
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