Reports

Several demonstrations are planned at the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, January 31 starting at approximately 11:00 a.m. We advise U.S. citizens to remain vigilant if in the area.

Several demonstrations are expected throughout Switzerland on Saturday, January 31. One such demonstration is expected near Bern’s Lorrainebrücke starting at 14:00. A large police presence is planned in response. Poli...

This assessment provides a comprehensive overview of the safety, security, logistical, and health considerations for the Games, along with resources available through OSAC and the U.S. Department of State.

The U.S. Embassy in Niamey’s consular section has returned to normal operating status. Diori Hamani International Airport is open and functioning as normal. The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to review the current for...

On January 30, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Niger due to safety risks. The U.S. government cannot offer routine or emergency services to U.S....

A demonstration organized by the Kurdish/Syrian diaspora is expected to take place on January 30, 2026, from 12:00-14:00. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the demonstration.

OSAC produces this Country Security Report (CSR) in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Travelers and security managers should use this report to gain baseline knowledge of security...

The U.S. Embassy in Niamey is aware of reports that the Nigerien military successfully repelled an attack on Escadrille airbase adjacent to Diori Hamani International Airport in the early morning hours of January 29. Th...

The Spanish Meteorological Agency (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología, AEMET) issued special alerts for strong winds, snow, heavy rain, and rough seas in various locations in Spain on January 28 and 29, 2026.

OSAC reissued this Country Security Report (CSR) on January 28, 2026, as part of a periodic update.

The U.S. Consulate General is aware of a demonstration planned for January 30, 2026 at 12.00pm at the Consulate. U.S. citizens in the area of the Consulate in North Sydney should remain vigilant of their surroundings and...

The U.S. Embassy in Algiers advises U.S. citizens that meteorological authorities have forecast extreme wind conditions across parts of Algeria today and tomorrow, January 28-29, 2026. High winds may cause hazardous trav...

A demonstration is expected to take place at the U.S. Consulate General in Durban on Friday, January 30 at 12:00. Due to the expected demonstration, there will be additional police presence around the Consulate and traff...

OSAC produces this Country Security Report (CSR) in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at the U.S. Embassy in The Hague and U.S. Consulate in Amsterdam. Travelers and security managers should use this report t...

OSAC reissued this Country Security Report (CSR) on January 27, 2026, as part of a periodic update.

The annual Carnival celebration will take place between Saturday, February 14 and Wednesday, February 18. While the most famous events occur in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Recife, you can expect to see large gatherings...

Commercial truck drivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro are planning to stage demonstrations along land border crossings toward EU member states beginning at noon on Monday, January 26.

The Ministry of Interior has confirmed reports that North Macedonia transporters will block the nine border crossings to Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, and Kosovo at 12:00pm on Monday, January 26 in response to dissatisfacti...

A demonstration is planned at the Embassy on Monday, January 26 at 3:00 p.m. We advise U.S. citizens to remain vigilant if in the area.

The Embassy is aware of reports that commercial truck drivers in Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina are coordinating protests along land border crossings on January 26, 2026.