Important Messages
Warden Message
December 31, 2008
On Monday December 29, there was a violent demonstration near the Israeli embassy at Parkveien 35, in Oslo, related to the current conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel. Due to the potential for more protests there and elsewhere in Norway, we remind American citizens to remain vigilant and to avoid demonstrations. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn into confrontational situations and possibly escalate into violence.
In the event further information is obtained regarding this or any other security or safety situation in Norway, the Embassy will provide updates via this same channel and on the Embassy website. American citizens who need to contact the Embassy may do so during working hours by calling the American Citizens Services unit at 22 44 85 50 or by emailing osloamcit@state.gov.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Cautions, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. 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).