Deputy Secretary Steinberg Attends
Community of Democracies Ministerial in Lisbon
Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg was in Lisbon on July 11-12 to participate in the 5th ministerial of the Community of Democracies (CD), a unique forum that brings together those nations committed to promoting and strengthening democracy worldwide. (more)
U.S. Embassy Lisbon
Sponsors Photo Exhibit
The U.S. Embassy partnered with the University of Lisbon’s Library and American Studies Institute to exhibit a collection of photos entitled ‘Into the West: US Canyon Land.’ The exhibit will run from June 25 to July 6. (more)
U.S. Chancery Celebrates
25th Anniversary in Sete Rios
On May 28 former and current employees of the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the Chancery that moved its facilities from Avenida Duque de Loulé to its present location a quarter of a century ago. (more)
U.S. and Portuguese Business Associations
Boost Commercial Ties
On May 21, U.S. Ambassador Thomas Stephenson presided over a signing ceremony at the Embassy between the U.S. Commercial Service and five leading Portuguese business associations. (more)
Professor Stephen Wayne Talks About
Media and the New Administration
The Obama Administration and the use of the media by the new Administration were the major themes of Embassy Lisbon-sponsored visit to Portugal by Professor Stephen J. Wayne, Georgetown University. (more)
Embassy's Commercial Section
Promotes "Invest in America" Seminar
The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon and the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal jointly organized a seminar titled “Invest in America.” With the objective of boosting commercial ties between Portugal and the U.S. (more)
Ruth Gilmore at APPI Annual Conference
PA Lisbon supported the participation of Dr. Ruth Wilson Gilmore, associate professor of American Studies and Ethnicity, University of Southern California, and recently-elected President of the American Studies Association in the U.S., at the 23rd annual meeting. (more)
U.S. Embassy Lisbon Celebrates Earth Day
U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Thomas Stephenson and Ambassador Jose de Mello-Gouveia, Diplomatic Adviser to the Mayor of Lisbon, took turns with the ceremonial shovel planting two cork trees in the middle of a newly constructed sidewalk area in front of the U.S. Embassy. (more)