{"threatLevel": "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution", "description": "<p><b><i>Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.</i></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism.</b></p>\n<p><b>Country Summary</b>: Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in the Netherlands. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>Read the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Netherlands.html\">country information page</a>&nbsp;for additional information on travel to the Netherlands. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Netherlands:&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by large crowds or foreign nationals.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities including movement restrictions related to any ongoing police action.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&#8239;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&#8239;and&#8239;<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Netherlands/Detail\">Country Security Report</a>&nbsp;for the Netherlands.</li>\n<li>Visit the CDC page for the latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Netherlands.html#ExternalPopup\">Travel Health Information</a>&nbsp;related to your travel.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler&#8217;s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>", "pubDate": "Wed, 26 Jul 2023", "country": "Netherlands"}