Norwegian Embassy in Beirut Evacuated Amid Bomb Threat

Norway's embassy in Beirut was evacuated due to a bomb threat, as confirmed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Despite the evacuation, all embassy staff are reported safe. Only a few Norwegian diplomats are currently present in Beirut.

Norway's embassy in Beirut was evacuated on Thursday following a bomb threat, according to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The ministry confirmed that the building housing the Norwegian embassy in the Lebanese capital received a bomb threat earlier that day. Despite the scare, all staff members are confirmed safe.

Currently, only a limited number of Norwegian diplomats are stationed in Beirut, and they, too, are reported to be safe and secure.