Warden Message March 3, 2008: Kosovo Independence

Following Kosovo’s February 17, 2008, declaration of independence, the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana reiterates its longstanding guidance to American Citizens to avoid large crowds or demonstrations, some of which may be held in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy.  American citizens are urged to maintain security awareness.

In the event further information is obtained regarding this or any other security or safety situation in Slovenia, the U.S. Embassy will provide updates via this same channel and on the Embassy's web site: http://slovenia.usembassy.gov.

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy Ljubljana web site http://slovenia.usembassy.gov and the U.S. Department of State's travel web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found.  The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana also encourages U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html , which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad. 

In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

U.S. citizens living and residing in Slovenia are advised to register their presence in the country through the U.S. Department of State's automated online registration system, https://travelregistration.state.gov.  U.S. citizens may also contact the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana using any of the means in the Key Information box on the right side of this page.