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There were 833 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 440,901 in the last 365 days.

Department of State Press Releases

190 Press Releases
  • Published on January 21, 2014 - 14:57 GMT

    Thailand Travel Alert

    Political demonstrations have been taking place in Thailand regularly since early November 2013. Most protest activity has occurred in the Bangkok area, but on occasion there have also been smaller demonstrations in other areas, including Chiang Mai. In …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 16, 2014 - 21:30 GMT

    South Pacific Cyclone Season

    Each tropical cyclone season, the South Pacific region experiences approximately nine tropical cyclones, about half of which reach Category 3 intensity or above, and have the potential to cause severe destruction. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 13, 2014 - 01:13 GMT

    Russian Federation Travel Alert

    MEDICAL CARE:The Olympics are the first large-scale event to be held in Sochi and medical capacity and infrastructure in the region are untested for handling the volume of visitors expected for the Olympics. Medical care in many Russian localities differs …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 02:24 GMT

    Côte d’Ivoire Travel Warning

    In April 2013, municipal and regional elections were held and were generally peaceful; however, there were limited and localized incidents of violence in the days following the election, as results were announced. Local security forces responded to these …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 02:24 GMT

    Israel Travel Warning

    Over three million foreign citizens, including hundreds of thousands of U.S. citizens, safely visit Israel and the West Bank each year for study, tourism, and business. The Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority make considerable efforts to …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 02:24 GMT

    Madagascar Travel Alert

    Currently, elections are proceeding on the basis of an agreement brokered by the South African Development Community (SADC), with support from the international community. The agreement aims to place Madagascar on a path to a democratically elected …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 02:24 GMT

    Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Warning

    Armed groups, bandits, and elements of the Congolese military remain security concerns in eastern DRC. These armed groups, primarily located in the North Kivu, South Kivu, and Orientale provinces, as well as the northern and central parts of Katanga …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 02:24 GMT

    Venezuela Travel Warning

    The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens about the security situation in Venezuela.Tens of thousands of U.S. citizens safely visit Venezuela each year for study, tourism, business, and volunteer work. However, violent …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 02:24 GMT

    Bangledash Travel Alert

    Historically, pre-election periods in Bangladesh have seen unrest involving supporters of the two major political parties.In 2013, the political dispute centers on disagreements regarding the structure for holding national elections scheduled for January 5 …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 12, 2014 - 02:24 GMT

    Egypt Travel Alert

    Based on an assessment of the security situation in Egypt, the Department of State lifted the ordered departure status for U.S. Embassy personnel on November 6, 2013.The State Department lifted ordered departure status for U.S. Consulate General Alexandria …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on January 10, 2014 - 23:22 GMT

    2014-01-10 Philippines Travel Warning

    The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the Philippines, in particular to the Sulu Archipelago and the island of Mindanao. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated July 5, 2013, and reflects continuing threats in …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on November 22, 2013 - 22:43 GMT

    2013-11-22 Venezuela Travel Warning

    The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens about the security situation in Venezuela.  Tens of thousands of U.S. citizens safely visit Venezuela each year for study, tourism, business, and volunteer work. However, …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on November 21, 2013 - 22:13 GMT

    2013-11-21 Iran Travel Warning

    The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Iran. Dual national Iranian-American citizens may encounter difficulty in departing Iran. U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on November 19, 2013 - 22:31 GMT

    2013-11-19 North Korea Travel Warning

    The Department of State recommends against all travel by U.S. citizens to North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or DPRK). This replaces the Travel Warning for North Korea of October 1, to update information on the risk of arbitrary arrest …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on November 18, 2013 - 20:46 GMT

    2013-11-18 Eritrea Travel Warning

    The U.S. Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Eritrea and strongly recommends U.S. citizens defer all travel to the country. This replaces the Travel Warning for Eritrea of May 10, 2013 to remind U.S. citizens of …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on September 6, 2013 - 21:33 GMT

    Turkey Travel Warning

    The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Turkey that the U.S. Consulate General in Adana has been authorized to draw down its non-emergency staff and family members because of threats against U.S. government facilities and …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on July 15, 2013 - 22:21 GMT

    Mexcio Travel Warning

    The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens about the security situation in Mexico. General information on the overall security situation is provided immediately below. For information on security conditions in specific …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on July 5, 2013 - 16:52 GMT

    Egypt Travel Warning

    The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer travel to Egypt and U.S. citizens living in Egypt to depart at this time because of the continuing political and social unrest. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning issued on June 28, …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on April 12, 2013 - 16:48 GMT

    South Sudan Travel Warning

    The U.S. Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the Republic of South Sudan and strongly recommends U.S. citizens defer all travel to the country. This replaces the Travel Warning dated September 10, 2012, and updates …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Published on March 15, 2013 - 20:36 GMT

    Guinea Travel Warning

    The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Guinea because the political situation there remains unpredictable. This replaces the Travel Warning of September 07, 2012, to update information on the political situation and …

    Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry