U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Demonstration in Switzerland- May 1, 2023 Location: Bern, Switzerland – Bundesplatz (Federal Palace) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there is a demonstration planned on Monday, May 1, 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Bundesplatz (Federal Palace). At 4.30pm, approximately 2,000 protestors are ...
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By kirkbypm | 28 April, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Security Alert – Ongoing Security Threat in Bern, Switzerland – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (February 14, 2023) Location: Bern, Switzerland – Bundesplatz (Federal Palace) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there is an ongoing large-scale police operation occurring in the vicinity of ...
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By kirkbypm | 14 February, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 7 October, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: Demonstration in Bern, May 3, 2022 On Tuesday, May 3, from 5:30pm until 6:30pm, the Kurdish Society of Bern will hold a demonstration across Sulgeneckstrasse from the U.S. Embassy’s Main and Consular entrances near the Florapark. Approximately 80-100 demonstrators are expected to attend. Local police will be on location to monitor the ...
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By kirkbypm | 3 May, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: Demonstrations in Bern On Friday, March 4, from 6:00pm until 7:00pm, there will be a march from the Bundesplatz to the Ukrainian Embassy (Feldeggweg 5, 3005 Bern) where a ‘Minutes of Silence for Peace’ will take place. A ‘Minutes of Silence for Peace’ will also be held at the Kornhausplaz from 7:15pm ...
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By kirkbypm | 4 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Bern and Zurich, Switzerland Events: Demonstrations in Bern and Zurich On Friday, February 25, from 6:45pm until 8:00pm, there will be a demonstration which will include regular Friday bicycle demonstrators riding through Bern. Due to the weather, participants could be larger in number. Traffic will be disrupted at times. The exact route of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: Demonstrations in Bern Friday, February 4, 2022 for the duration of the Olympic Games in Beijing demonstrations will take place near the Chinese embassy (Kalcheggweg 10 off Thunstrasse) and potentially on the Bundesplatz. Friday, February 4, 2022 14.00pm – 16.00pm, weekly anti-COVID demonstrations are expected to take place at the Bahnhofplatz. ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 4 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until June 30, 2022. You will not be permitted to use your ...
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By delmonicoc | 28 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 6 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: On November 26, the White House announced a travel restriction for certain travelers physically present within the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Zimbabwe ...
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By kirkbypm | 6 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: Sunday, November 28, 13.00pm – 17.00pm, approximately 5,000-10,000 demonstrators are expected to gather on the Bundesplatz, awaiting the results of the vote (COVID – Law). The local police will be out in large numbers and blockades will be set up. Traffic will be disrupted around the Bundeshaus during the given hours ...
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By kirkbypm | 26 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to ...
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By kirkbypm | 5 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: Several demonstrations, both organized and spontaneous, are expected to occur in Bern on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Saturday, October 16, 14:00 – 15:30 “Against Corona Measures” demonstration, held at the Waisenhausplatz. A couple of hundred peaceful demonstrators are expected to attend. Saturday, October 16, 15:00 – 16:30 “Against the killing of ...
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By kirkbypm | 15 October, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: All cantons in Switzerland and Lichtenstein Events: Several demonstrations, both organized and spontaneous, are expected to occur throughout Switzerland over the weekend. Recent events show that unplanned demonstrations can also occur without warning. Actions to take: Exercise vigilance and heightened situational awareness over the coming days · Stay alert in public places, ...
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By kirkbypm | 17 September, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Weather Alert – Severe Flooding Location: Switzerland Event: Emergency services in numerous cantons across Switzerland are dealing with significant flooding issues. Severe flooding has been reported in Bern, Zurich, Basel, Uri, Vaud, Luzern, and elsewhere throughout Switzerland. Travel routes across the country have been affected. Within Bern, locations near ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 16 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Zürich, Switzerland Events: Zürich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. policy in Cuba will occur on Thursday, June 17. The demonstration will begin mid-afternoon in downtown Zürich and culminate in a march to the U.S. Consular Agency in Zürich for a rally to be held from 5:00 PM to ...
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By kirkbypm | 16 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Zürich, Switzerland Events: Zurich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration by Kurdish groups will occur on Thursday, May 27. The demonstration will begin midday in downtown Zurich and culminate in a march to the U.S. Consular Agency in Zurich for a rally to be held from 3:30 PM to ...
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By kirkbypm | 26 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021 You qualify for ...
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By delmonicoc | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Waisenhausplatz, Bern, Switzerland Events: Saturday, May 22, beginning at 2:00 PM, local authorities expect demonstrators to gather on Waisenhausplatz to demonstrate against the Israeli – Palestinian conflict. Officials expect up to a couple hundred demonstrators to attend. Please be advised that there may be an increased police presence in the area ...
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By kirkbypm | 21 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Zürich, Switzerland Events: Zurich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. policy in Cuba will occur on Monday, May 17. The protest will begin midday in downtown Zurich and culminate in a march to the U.S. Consular Agency in Zurich for a rally to be held from 1:00 ...
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By kirkbypm | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: The Swiss Government has notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. counterterrorism policy in Turkey will occur on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The protest will take place at 3:00 pm at the Kapellenstrasse, near the U.S. Embassy. Local authorities are expecting up ...
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By delmonicoc | 5 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Bern, Zurich, and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: May Day demonstrations, both organized and spontaneous, are expected to occur throughout Switzerland in recognition of International Workers’ Day today, May 1st. Bern authorities have advised a demonstration is planned for 2:00 PM at Zytglogge. While this demonstration is not ...
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By kirkbypm | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Zurich, Switzerland Events: Zurich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. counterterrorism policy in Turkey will occur on Thursday, April 29. The protest will begin at 2:00 PM in downtown Zurich and culminate in a march to the U.S. Consular Agency in Zurich. Local ...
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By kirkbypm | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Do not travel to Switzerland due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the Switzerland due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy’s
COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Switzerland. Read the
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By kirkbypm | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Bern, Switzerland Liestal, Switzerland Events: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, March 20, 2021 beginning at noon to 6.00pm, Bundesplatz, Bern and noon to 6.00pm, in Liestal. The demonstrators intend to protest against ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures. Actions to take: Exercise caution Stay alert in public places, including schools, ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 22, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern and Downtown Bern Events: Tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, local authorities expect up to 5 demonstrators to gather outside of U.S. Embassy Bern in support of Wikileaks founder Julian ...
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By kirkbypm | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (February 19, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern Events: Planned demonstrations, regarding support of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 2:00-3:00pm outside the U.S. Embassy, Bern. As with all such gatherings, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 22, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern and Downtown Bern Events: Tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, local authorities expect up to 5 demonstrators to gather outside of U.S. Embassy Bern in support of Wikileaks founder Julian ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 8, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern Events: Planned demonstrations, regarding support of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are scheduled for Friday, January 8, 2021 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM and Saturday, January 9, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM outside the U.S. Embassy, Bern. As with all such gatherings, ...
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By kirkbypm | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Switzerland and Liechtenstein remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 20, 2020) Location: Bundesplatz, Bern Events: Planned demonstrations, against ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures are scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 1:00 PM at the Bundesplatz. It is possible that other unplanned demonstrations also related to the ongoing COVID-19 measures could form at the Bahnofplatz and occur at ...
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By kirkbypm | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 4, 2020) Location: Throughout the city of Bern Events: A demonstration, which calls for peace throughout the U.S. election process is planned for November 4–6, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Waisenhausplatz. It is possible that other unplanned demonstrations also related to the U.S. elections ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 4 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Demonstration Alert: Bern – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Location: Bern, Kornhausbrücke, Zytglogge, and Bundesplatz Event: Protestors and activists are chaining themselves together and targeting public transit routes, including Kornhausbrücke, Zytglogge, and Bundesplatz. Details are evolving, the groups are moving, and police are on the scene attempting to disperse the crowds. We anticipate traffic disruptions ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (August 10, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. On August 6, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State lifted the ...
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By delmonicoc | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject:Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (August 3, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel for details. Current Information: An overview ...
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By kirkbypm | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 27, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the ...
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By kirkbypm | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 20, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel for details. Consular Services: Although services ...
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By kirkbypm | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 13, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the
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By kirkbypm | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 6, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the ...
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By kirkbypm | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 29, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please ...
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By kirkbypm | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 22, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
UPDATE: The police activity in central Geneva has ended. The area is once again open for traffic, but expect delays due to the previous road closures. Subject: Security Alert: Increased Police Activity in Geneva – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (19 June 2020) Location: Jardin Anglais/Mont Blanc Bridge area in central Geneva Event: The ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 29, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Demonstration Alert U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Basel, Bern, Zurich, and various other locations in Switzerland (12 June 2020) Event: Numerous demonstrations are being planned over the coming weeks in various locations in Switzerland over concerns about racial discrimination and civil rights in the United States. Some events are ...
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By delmonicoc | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 8, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By delmonicoc | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 29, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By delmonicoc | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Demonstration Alert U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (June 5, 2020) Location: Geneva and various other locations in Switzerland Event: Numerous demonstrations are being planned for the next week in various locations in Switzerland over concerns about racial discrimination and civil rights in the United States. Some events are expected to attract large crowds. ...
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By kirkbypm | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 22, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By kirkbypm | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 15, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By kirkbypm | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 8, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By kirkbypm | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please
click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 1, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
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By kirkbypm | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please
click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 17, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By kirkbypm | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
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click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 09, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By kirkbypm | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
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click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 06, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By delmonicoc | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
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click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 02, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By delmonicoc | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
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click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 1, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
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click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 31, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By delmonicoc | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
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click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 30, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By kirkbypm | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
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click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 27, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in
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By delmonicoc | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the specified countries in Europe, including Switzerland and Lichtenstein. For a full list see:
What countries are included in this notice Europe is experiencing widespread ongoing transmission of
respiratory illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) . Older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for severe disease. Travelers should avoid contact with ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert
Subject: Closure Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: U.S. Consular Agency Zurich, Switzerland Event: The Consular Agency in Zurich will not offer regular public hours from March 16 until April 3. U.S. citizens requiring assistance can contact the American Citizens Services Unit in U.S. Embassy Bern. To schedule an appointment, please ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Bern, Lucerne, Zurich, Davos, and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Planned and unplanned demonstrations are expected to take place in a variety of locations in the lead up to the 2020 World Economic Forum which will take place January 20 – 24, ...
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By delmonicoc | 10 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 7, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 27, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern (November 27, 2019) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Switzerland and Liechtenstein remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout ...
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By kirkbypm | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 15, 2019) Subject: Demonstration Alert for Geneva Airport on November 16, 2019 – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Geneva Airport Event: Media reports indicate a potential demonstration by environmental groups at Geneva Airport starting at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16. Travelers should anticipate ...
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By kirkbypm | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 08, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert for Bern and other locations on November 8, 2019 Location: Bern and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Demonstrators will gather in Bern and possibly other cities on Saturday, November 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 8 November, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (October, 25, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert (October 25, 2019) Location: Bern and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Kurdish groups have announced plans to demonstrate in downtown Bern on Saturday, October 26, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Planned and unplanned demonstrations ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (October 11, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert Location: Bern, Zurich, Geneva, and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Kurdish groups and anarchist groups have announced separate plans to demonstrate in Bern, Zurich, and Geneva over the next few days. Planned and unplanned ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Security Alert for France on July 19, 2019 Location: Paris, Marseille, and other major cities including but not limited to Lyons, Montpellier, Nice, and Toulon. Event: Large gatherings in major French cities are expected on Friday, July 19, 2019 following the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Algeria and Senegal. ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 July, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert for Geneva on June 29, 2019 i Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert for Geneva on June 29, 2019 Location: Geneva: Place des Nations and Avenue de Bude Event: Police expect up to 10,000 demonstrators and counter-demonstrators to gather in Geneva on Saturday, June 29, between 9:00 ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (March 13, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert Location: Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchatel, Sion, and Jura, Switzerland (Possibly other cities) Event: Planned demonstrations related to climate change are expected to take place in a variety of locations around Switzerland on Friday, March 15, 2019 ...
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By kirkbypm | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 30, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert Location: Bern, Fribourg/Freiburg, Zurich, Luzern, Geneva, Delemont, Neuchatel, Biel/Bienne, Solothurn, Basel, St. Gallen, Bellinzona, Lausanne Event: On Saturday, February 2, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Klimastreik Schweiz, Greve du Climat Suisse, and Sciopero per ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 30 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 23, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Updated Security Alert: All Clear in Geneva – Explosion Linked to Electrical Junction Box Failure Location: Areas surrounding the U.S. Consular Agency Geneva, Rue François-Versonnex 7, CH-1207 Geneva, Switzerland Event: Geneva Police have confirmed that the ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 23, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Security Alert Location: Areas surrounding the U.S. Consular Agency Geneva, Rue François-Versonnex 7, CH-1207 Geneva, Switzerland Event: There are reports of an explosion in the area around the Consular Agency. Avoid the area and seek shelter ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 11, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert Location: Bern, Geneva, Zurich, Davos, and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Planned and unplanned demonstrations are expected to take place in a variety of locations in the lead up to the 2019 World Economic ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 9, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Weather Alert – High Avalanche Danger Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Alpine Regions Event: The Swiss Weather Service and the European Avalanche Warning System report a significant increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of fresh snow ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 9 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Demonstration Alert: Geneva, Parc de Cropettes to Place des Nations, December 13, 2018 Location: Geneva, Parc de Cropettes to Place des Nations Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration by the Geneva Public Service is expected this afternoon, December 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Demonstration-Alert.jpg, Travel Alert
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 27, 2018) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Holiday Security Alert Location: Liechtenstein and Switzerland countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Liechtenstein and Switzerland remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 9, 2018) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Bern, Zurich and other Cities for Friday, November 9, 2018 Location: Downtown Bern, Zurich and potentially other cities Event: Embassy Bern has received reports ...
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By ch | 9 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Subject: Security Alert: Ongoing Security Threat in Baden, Aargau Location: Downtown Baden, Aargau Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens of a bomb threat in the downtown area of Baden. U.S. citizens in the area should avoid the area and follow guidance from local authorities.
https://twitter.com/Kapo_Aargau According to news reports the downtown ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (October 15, 2018) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert for Geneva on Tuesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Location: Geneva city center The areas around the Cornavin Train Station and the Mont ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Location: Bundesplatz and various other locations downtown Bern Event: The March for Life demonstration will take place in the Bundesplatz area from 15:00 to 16:15 on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The authorities suggest counter-protests are expected to take place from 19:00 onward. Traffic disruptions are anticipated throughout the city on Saturday and clashes may be ...
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By delmonicoc | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration by Revolutionary Youth Group in Bern today, May 15, 2018 Location: Demonstrators are expected to gather in front of the main train station in Bern today, May 15,at 5:00 p.m. Event: The demonstration is organized by the Revolutionary Youth Group Bern. The group plans to protest the relocation of the U.S. Embassy in ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland – May 1, 2018 Location: Various cities throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: May Day demonstrations are expected in various locations throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein today. Please be alert for potential traffic or public transport delays. Additionally, the U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (April 6, 2018) Subject: Demonstration in Bern on Saturday, April 7, 2018 Location: Demonstrators are expected to gather in front of the main train station in Bern on Saturday, April 7, between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. They are also expected to march through downtown. Event: The ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (March 23, 2018) Subject: Student Demonstrations in Bern and other metropolitan areas throughout Switzerland on Saturday, March 24, 2018 Location: Demonstrators will gather near the Reithalle/Schützenmatte in Bern on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. They are expected to march through downtown to the Bundesplatz area. The demonstration ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (March 16, 2018) Subject: Demonstration in Bern on Saturday, March 17, 2018 Location: Demonstrators will gather at Bundesplatz, Bern, and will march towards the U.S. Embassy located at Sulgeneckstrasse 19. Similar demonstrations may take place in other major cities throughout Switzerland. Event: The demonstration ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 16 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland – March 2, 2018 Location: Bern Bahnhof Main Train Station Event: Bern Police are responding to a bomb threat in the vicinity of the train station. One person has been arrested and the authorities are in the process of clearing the area. Train and tram disruptions are ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 2 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (February 2, 2018) Location: Old Town Bern, Waisenhausplatz Event: A planned demonstration is expected to take place Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2.00pm. The Swiss-Palestinian cooperation group intends to demonstrate against the U.S. Government’s decision to declare Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel. Actions to Take: ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 22, 2018) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Alpine Regions Event: The Swiss Weather Service and the European Avalanche Warning System report that the avalanche danger is high over widespread areas in the mountainous regions of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Some parts of the region have reached a level ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 12, 2018) Location: Bern, Geneva, Zurich, Davos, and possibly other cities in Switzerland – monitor local media for confirmed locations and times. Event: Planned and unplanned demonstrations are expected to take place in a variety of locations in the lead up to the 2018 World Economic ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 12 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Geneva on Saturday, December 16, 2017 A planned demonstration is expected to take place in Geneva on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in response to the recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Reports suggest the demonstrators plan to meet at Hotel President ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 14 December, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
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. Mission Switzerland | 8 December, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
November 9, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible demonstrations in Bern from November 9th to November 13th, 2017 Postings on social media are calling for demonstrations from November 9th to November 13th, 2017, in response to the Migration Summit that will be held in Bern this Sunday and Monday. The demonstrations are expected to ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
October 27, 2017 A demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at approximately 5:00pm in the vicinity of the Bärengraben in Bern (Grosser Muristalden 6, Bern). This demonstration coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Reitschule (Neubrückstrasse 8, Bern). Two unrelated demonstrations are also scheduled for Saturday, one is planned for ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 27 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
October 13, 2017 A demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at approximately 4:00 pm in the vicinity of the Käfigturm in Bern (Marketgasse 67, Bern). Social media postings are calling for an ’Antifascist’ demonstration. The police are unable to predict the number of demonstrators who may participate. Additionally, there is ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
A demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 7:30pm onward in the vicinity of the Zytglogge in Bern (Marktgasse, Altstadt). The demonstration by the “Revolutionary Youth Group Berne” is to mark the 10th anniversary of the “Schande von Berne,” a large scale demonstration that resulted in multiple injuries and property ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 6 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Global Entry Program Enrollment Event in Bern, Geneva, and Zurich The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to announce that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers will be in Switzerland from November 27 to December 8 to conduct the in-person enrollment interviews for anyone eligible for
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By kirkbypm | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, News; Global Entry, Travel Alert
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ...
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By kirkbypm | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
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By kirkbypm | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Security Awareness: Bern Ouest Pride Festival Friday, 25 August 2017 As part of the Bern Ouest Pride Festival, there will be numerous events in downtown Bern this weekend. The largest crowds are expected for the Parade on Saturday, August 26, that will end at the Bundesplatz at approximately 4:15 p.m. For ...
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By kirkbypm | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert August 14, 2017 Demonstrations are expected to take place on August 14, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the main train station in Bern and then possibly move to the Bundesplatz or in the direction of the U.S. Embassy. The Young Socialist Party (JUSO) intends to protest ...
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By ch | 14 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Police report that the suspect in the Schaffhausen attack has been arrested and is in custody. All movement restrictions in Schaffhausen have been lifted. Contact the U.S. Embassy Bern in Switzerland, located at Sulgeneckstrasse 19, 3007 Bern at +41 31 357 70 11. Call +41 31 357 77 77 for after-hours emergency assistance. Call ...
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By kirkbypm | 26 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
While some of the movement restrictions in Schaffhausen have been lifted, the media is reporting that the suspected perpetrator of the security incident has not yet been detained. He is considered armed and dangerous. Continue to follow local media for further information. Always heed the instructions of local authorities. Review your personal security plans; remain ...
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By kirkbypm | 24 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
The media is reporting a major police operation is underway in the northern Swiss city of Schaffhausen following a reported incident involving an unknown perpetrator and a chainsaw. Follow local media for further information. Always heed the instructions of local authorities. Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and ...
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By ch | 24 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert July 14, 2017 Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, July 15, 2017 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Bahnhofsplatz in Bern. The demonstrators intend to express solidarity with the G20 demonstrators. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid demonstrations or ...
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By kirkbypm | 14 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Switzerland and Liechtenstein to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take appropriate steps to bolster their personal security going into the travel season this summer. Terrorist groups continue to plot attacks in Europe. European authorities continue to warn of additional attacks on ...
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By kirkbypm | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
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 baumannab | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. EUROPE: Credible information indicates terrorist groups such as ISIL/Da’esh, and al-Qa’ida and affiliates ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europa Travel Alert, Travel Alert
