If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Dropboxes are available at the public entrances to the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi and if you choose to drop off your ballot, it must be in a dropbox by noon on Friday, October 23. Dropoff is possible starting at 8:30 am. Place your …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
Date/Location: Saturday, June 22: A parade and/or public event in downtown Tbilisi, exact location still to be confirmed. Event: Members and supporters of the LGBTQI community plan to hold a parade and/or public event to mark Pride Week on Saturday, June 22. We anticipate the event could draw sizable crowds. This is the first …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
Location: Downtown Tbilisi and near Polling Stations on Election Day, November 28 Event: The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that sporadic, short notice, or unannounced rallies or protests are likely to occur on the day of and/or following the second round of the Georgian Presidential Election on November 28, 2018. Rustaveli Avenue in downtown Tbilisi is a …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Tbilisi, Georgia: Rustaveli Avenue from Rose Revolution Square to Freedom Square There is a strong possibility that the area from Philharmonic Concert Hall to Freedom Square will be closed to vehicles and open only for pedestrians until the rallies are over. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 February, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 5, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 January, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Message to U.S. Citizens: Security Awareness during the Holiday Season The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi reminds U.S. citizens in Georgia to maintain their security awareness during the holiday season. Note that in addition to New Year’s Eve, Georgians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in 2018. Large holiday gatherings may provide an attractive target …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 December, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Worldwide Caution
The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens in Georgia that currently, we have no specific or credible threat information regarding U.S. government equities or private U.S. citizens in the Republic of Georgia. However, after the Georgian Security Services’ counter-terrorism operation in Tbilisi’s Isani district on November 21-22, 2017, the U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert
United States Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on Sunday, 29 October 2017, starting at 2PM at Rose Revolution Square and will impact vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Rustaveli Avenue. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 October, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Demonstrations, Security Message
The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on Sunday, 1 October 2017, starting at 4PM at Rose Revolution Square. The group Alliance of Patriots of Georgia has planned a political rally/demonstration to take place in downtown Tbilisi on Sunday, 1 October 2017, starting at 4PM. The demonstration …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Demonstrations
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Security Message, Worldwide Caution
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Alert, Travel
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations related to the Rustavi-2 court case are expected to take place in front of the Old Parliament Building on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The event is expected to last several hours, and reports anticipate there will be approximately …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Worldwide Caution
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place near the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi beginning at 2:30pm on Sunday, February 19. The demonstrators will be demonstrating with the stated purpose of protesting against the proceedings related to the Rustavi 2 court case. Even demonstrations intended to be …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 February, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Demonstrations, Security Message
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens that it has recently received several reports from victims of harassment and sexual assault in Tbilisi. Reported incidents have included verbal harassment and intimidating advances, unwanted touching and groping, and sexual assault, including rape. It does not appear that victims were targeted because they were U.S. citizens, but rather …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 August, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration at Ivane Javakhishvili State University in Tbilisi Date 14 March 2016 A demonstration is currently taking place at Ivane Javakhishvili State University in the Vake Region, located between Heroes Square and Chavchavadze /Melikishvili Street. Two groups of student protestors are conducting demonstrations. Georgian authorities …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 March, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia Message for U.S. Citizens January 25, 2016 VOTING IN 2016 U.S. ELECTIONS Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 January, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Season Security Awareness December 23, 2015 The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi reminds U.S. citizens in Georgia that, while the holidays are a festive time, there may also be increased security risks due to criminal activity, increased drunken driving, fireworks displays without adequate safety precautions, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 December, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Tbilisi Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Large Event in Freedom Square October 23, 2015 U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens that a concert is expected to take place at Freedom Square in Tbilisi beginning at 7:00 pm on October 23, 2015. This concert is organized by Rustavi 2 with the stated purpose …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 October, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel through Europe (September 21, 2015) The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens residing in or traveling through Europe that travel may be delayed or disrupted across the region, including via land borders. We urge U.S. citizen travelers to carry a valid passport and visa or residency …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 September, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Potential Dangers from Escaped Animals June 17, 2015 | U.S. Embassy Tbilisi U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens earlier today that an escaped tiger attacked a group of people near the zoo. The tiger was subsequently killed by Georgian security services. A second tiger sighting has since been reported in the Vake district near the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 June, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Severe Flooding in Tbilisi Date: June 14, 2015 U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens that flooding in Tbilisi last night caused significant damage, including several casualties. A number of zoo animals also escaped. Although some have been captured, others remain at large. There are numerous road …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 June, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Possibility of Demonstrations in Tbilisi on May 17, 2015 Date: May 16, 2015 U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens that there is a possibility of demonstrations in the downtown area of Tbilisi on Sunday, May 17th, 2015, starting at approximately 10:00 am and continuing until late afternoon. Even demonstrations intended to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 May, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Tbilisi on April 24, 2015 Date: April 23, 2015 U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens of a demonstration expected to take place in Tbilisi on Friday, 24 April 2015, starting at 2:00pm. The demonstration is expected to begin at Vake Park and then move …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 April, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Date: March 20, 2015 U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens of additional details concerning the planned demonstration called for by the United National Movement (UNM) for the stated purpose of protesting the government’s economic policies. Internet news sources and local news media are reporting on the expected demonstrations. The demonstration is expected to take place …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 March, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Date: March 19, 2015 U.S. Embassy Tbilisi informs U.S. citizens of three planned demonstrations called for by the United National Movement (UNM) for the stated purpose of protesting the government’s economic policies. Internet news sources and local news media are reporting on the expected demonstrations. A demonstration is expected to take place in Zugdidi today, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 March, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages