Attention U.S. citizens! Starting October 12, the European Union is rolling out a new automated Entry/Exit System (EES). U.S. citizens traveling to most European countries should expect new automated border checks and to have their biodata digitally collected upon arrival and

OSAC Full Access members, register now for the Hotel Workplace Safety - Countering Violence Against Hotel Employees webinar taking place on October 9. Representatives from the hotel and retail sectors including Gap and InterContinental by IHG will discuss: -Incident trends (common

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Ragasa is approaching Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian, and Guangxi provinces in Guangzhou’s consular district. The super typhoon is forecasted to be the strongest typhoon of the season, with risks of torrential rainfall and flooding as it moves across southern

Haiti (Tabarre, Port-au-Prince): Reports of gunshots on Rue Roumain. Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your surroundings. More at ow.ly/y1pW50X0zHS.

India: Please be advised that due to heavy rains and flooding in Kolkata, the U.S. Consulate General will be closed today, September 23, 2025. All consular services and appointments are cancelled. Please take necessary precautions to remain safe. More information:

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Northern and North-Central Vietnam: The Vietnamese National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reports that Typhoon Ragasa is approaching Vietnam. Although it is expected to weaken to tropical storm strength upon landfall, it will likely bring heavy rain, strong winds,

Azores, Portugal: The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) upgraded its alert to a Hurricane Warning for all Azorean Islands. NHC forecasts that Hurricane Gabrielle will approach the Azores late on Thursday, September 25 with sustained winds up to 85mph. More at

Costa Rica: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are currently closed due to a system outage. Domestic airports may be affected by the outage as well. Airport officials indicated that flights are currently being

This month, the OSAC Casablanca Country Chapter convened for a quarterly meeting. U.S. Consul General Marissa Scott Torres attended and helped facilitate alongside RSO John Pigman, who led the discussion. Members shared insights on road safety, the use of ride-sharing apps,

Madagascar: Demonstrations continue to escalate in both numbers and size across most of Antananarivo. There are reports of violent clashes between protesters and security personnel, fires, tear gas usage, and multiple reports of gunfire. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to

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Madagascar: The Department raised the Travel Advisory for Madagascar to Level 3 - Reconsider Travel due to crime and unrest. Read the entire TA: travel.state.gov/content/travel…

The Bahamas: Due to the ongoing effects of Tropical Storm Imelda, the U.S. Embassy in Nassau will be on limited operations on Monday, September 29, 2025. All routine consular services appointments are cancelled. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, September 30.

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Madagascar: Demonstrations continue across major cities in Madagascar. Reports of violent clashes between protesters and security forces are common. The Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo remains open, but many flights have been affected. Curfews have been announced,

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This month, dozens of #OSACAbidjan members convened at the U.S. Embassy Annex in Abidjan to discuss critical regional security issues, including terrorism trends and preparations for upcoming elections. Chargé d’Affaires Junaid Munir and RSO Gregory Paladino provided remarks and

Hurricane Imelda: The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Warning for Bermuda. On its current track, the center of Imelda is expected to pass near Bermuda on October 1, with the likelihood of hurricane force winds and more heavy rainfall. Seas are hazardous with likely