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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary
Event: On Friday, October 30th, 2020, on Szabadsag ter (square), there is a planned demonstration to call public attention to the civilian victims of the ongoing war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Hungarian Police will be present at this event to monitor the security situation. Date/Time: October 30th (Friday) / 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: Near Hutte Café in Szabadsag …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (September 27, 2020)
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (September 27, 2020) Event: On Sunday, September 27th, 2020, there is a planned march and demonstration to express support for teachers, students and the leadership who recently resigned from the University of Theatre and Motion Picture Arts. Hungarian Police will be present at the event to monitor the security …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (September 11, 2020) Event: On Friday, September 11th, 2020, in Szabadsag ter (Freedom Square), there is a planned demonstration against current COVID-19 restrictions in Hungary. Date/Time: September 11th (Friday) – 3:30pm – 9:00 pm Location: Between the Soviet War Memorial and Hutte Café in Szabadsag ter. Organizer: Private …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (August 29, 2020) Event(s): On Saturday, August 29th, 2020, there is a planned demonstration against the Budapest Pride March and the LGBTI community by the 64 County Youth Movement. Date/Time: August 29 (Saturday) – 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location/Route: VI., Nagymező utca, in between Andrássy út and Király …
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On Saturday, August 22nd, 2020, there are the following planned demonstrations against the Budapest Pride Festival and the LGBTI community:
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On Saturday, August 22nd, 2020, there is a planned demonstration against the Budapest Pride Festival and the LGBTI community by the 64 County Youth Movement.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary, July 17, 2020
Health Alert issued on July 17, 2020
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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary, July 10, 2020 Location: Hungary The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (July 3, 2020) Location: Szabadsag Square, V. District, Budapest, Hungary Event: On July 3rd, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, a demonstration against the annexation of the Palestinian West Bank will take place in Szabadság tér (Square). Actions to Take: · Monitor local media for updates. · …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary June 26, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary June 26, 2020 Location: Hungary The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (June 20, 2020) Location: Szabadsag Square, V. District, Budapest, Hungary Event: On Saturday, June 20th, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, a “demonstration against racism in Hungary” will take place in Szabadság tér (Square), Budapest, Hungary. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary June 19, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary June 19, 2020 Location: Hungary The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary June 12, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest Location: Hungary June 12, 2020 The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary June 5, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest Location: Hungary June 5, 2020 The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (June 7, 2020) Location: Szabadsag Square, V. District, Budapest, Hungary Event: On Sunday, June 7th, from 1 pm to 2 pm, a demonstration to commemorate Roma victims will take place in Szabadság tér (Square), Budapest, Hungary. Actions to Take: · Monitor local media for updates. · Be …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (June 7, 2020) Location: Szabadsag Square, V. District, Budapest, Hungary Event: On Sunday, June 7th, from 12 noon to 1 pm, an anti-racism demonstration will take place in Szabadság tér (Square), Budapest, Hungary. Actions to Take: · Monitor local media for updates. · Be aware of your …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary
On Thursday, June 4th and Friday June 5th there will be numerous commemorations about the Trianon Treaty in the downtown Pest area.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary May 29, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary May 29, 2020 The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (May 28, 2020) Location: Dohany ut near Blaha Luza Ter March route: expected to march to Deak Ferenc / Erzebet Ter (Ferris Wheel) – Budapest, Hungary Event: Please be advised that an unregistered protest has formed on Dohany ut near Blaha Luza Ter and is expected to march …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary May 22, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary May 22, 2020 The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary May 15, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary May 15, 2020 Location: Hungary The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary May 8, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary May 8, 2020 Location: Hungary The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary April 9, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary April 9, 2020 Location: Hungary Event: International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government has no plans …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary April 3, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary April 3, 2020 Location: Hungary Event: International commercial flight options currently exist in Hungary. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government has no …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary March 13, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary March 13, 2020 Location: Hungary Event: On March 11, the Government of Hungary released an Emergency Declaration regarding the potential for COVID-19 in Hungary. Government information on the COVID-19 situation in Hungary is available at https://koronavirus.gov.hu/ . As of March 13, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest will offer only limited services. All previously scheduled American …
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Travel Alert – March 23, 2020
U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States should work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. In case commercial transportation options cease to be available, we are compiling a list of persons seeking to leave Hungary. Please enroll in STEP and provide your name and contact information to our email …
Read More» Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel
March 19, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary March 17, 2020
The Government of Hungary has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19
Read More» COVID-19 Information for U.S. and Foreign Citizens
We know that many people have questions related to COVID-19. We are regularly updating information on our website. For U.S. citizens: If you are a U.S. citizen in Hungary, for more information, please visit: https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ For foreign citizens: For foreign citizens with questions about traveling to the U.S., you can find more information here: https://hu.usembassy.gov/visas/ Proclamation—Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Issued on: …
Read More» Presidential Proclamation—Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants
Proclamation—Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus HEALTHCARE Issued on: March 11, 2020 On January 31, 2020, I issued Proclamation 9984 (Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Other Appropriate Measures …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (March 1, 2020) Location: Budapest, the march will begin near Gellert Hotel on the Buda side (district 11.), cross the Szabadság bridge, and proceed to Parliament (district 5.) passing through Szabadság tér (district 5.) in front of the Embassy. A counter demonstration will also take place near the …
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A Day of Honor commemoration event on Saturday, February 8 by far-right and neo-Nazi groups in Városmajor in the 12th District near Széll Kálmán tér.
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There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad.
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Location: Gathering site: Akácfa utca No. 13. (district 7.), October 19, 2019 starting at 13:00 pm and will march to Blaha Lujza tér (district 8.) – Budapest, Hungary.
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Gathering site: U.S. Embassy, Szabadság tér 12., Budapest (district 5.) October 12, 2019 starting at 16:15 pm – Budapest, Hungary.
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Location 1 Gathering site: Károly körút by Kálvin tér in front of the Hungarian National Museum (district 5/8.), March 15, 2019 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm – Budapest, Hungary. Event A political event is expected to take place on March 15, 2019 from from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on the occasion of commemoration …
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Location Gathering site: Lánchíd / Chain Bridge (district 5.), February 15, 2019 starting at 17:00 pm – Budapest, Hungary. Event A political demonstration is expected to take place on February 15, 2019 from 17:00 pm to 22:00 pm on the occasion of changes in the Labor Code. The Hungarian Police have noted that there …
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1. Location Gathering site: Hősök tere (district 14.), February 10, 2019 starting at 13:00 pm and will march to the Parliament (district 5.) beginning at 13:45 pm. – Budapest, Hungary. March route: Andrássy út (district 6-5.) – Oktogon (district 6.) – Teréz körút (district 6.) – Nyugati tér (district 6.) – Szent István körút …
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A political demonstration is expected to take place on January 23, 2019 from 18:00 pm to 20:00 pm.
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A political demonstration/march is expected to take place on Saturday, January 19, 2019 – 15:00 to 22:00.
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1. Location Gathering site: Oktogon tér – Budapest, Hungary. Event A political demonstration/march is expected to take place on Saturday, January 5, 2018 – 10:00 to 19:00. The authorities expect 500 participants to take part. The Hungarian Police have noted that there will be a law enforcement presence at the venue. The demonstration is properly …
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1. Location Gathering site: Vértanúk tere by Kossuth tér – Budapest, Hungary. Event A political demonstration/march is expected to take place on Friday, December 28, 2018 – 17:00 to 18:00. The Hungarian Police have noted that there will be a law enforcement presence at the venue. The demonstration is properly registered with the Hungarian National …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary Location Gathering site: Alkotmány utca by Kossuth tér (district 5.), starting at 17:00 pm and will march to the Parliament (district 5.) beginning at 19:00 pm. – Budapest, Hungary. March route: Kossuth Lajos tér – Széchenyi rakpart – Széchenyi tér – József Attila utca – Bajcsy-Zsilinszky …
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Security Alert
During the holiday season, there are ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe.
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A demonstration is expected to take place on November 16, 2018 from 18:00 – 20:00 at Egyetem tér in Budapest.
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A demonstration is expected to take place on October 26, 2018 from 18:00 – 20:00 in front of the main entrance to CEU – Nádor utca 9., district 5. – Budapest, Hungary
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Political demonstrations are expected to take place on October 23, 2018.
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A political demonstration is expected to take place the evenings of September 18-20 (Tuesday-Thursday) – 17:00-19:00 pm the corner of Kossuth square and Alkotmany Street.
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A political demonstration is expected to take place at 4:00 p.m. on September 16, 2018 at Bem József tér, Budapest, Hungary.
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Demonstrations in two locations in Budapest.
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (July 6, 2018) 1. Location: on the route of Oktogon tér (district 6.) – Andrássy út (district 6.) – Hősök tere (district 14.), Budapest, Hungary Event: A march is expected to take place on July 7, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Protestors will be commemorating the Battle …
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Location: Kossuth tér (district 5.) Budapest, Hungary Event: A gathering is expected to take place on May 7, 2018 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Protestors will make a “human chain” around the Parliament building. 1,000 participants are expected to take part. Actions to Take: Avoid Kossuth tér after 2:30m. on May 7, 2018. Monitor local …
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Location: on the route of Kossuth tér (district 5.) – Alkotmány utca (district 5.) – Bajcsy Zsilinszky út (district 5-6.), Károly körút (district 5.) – Kossuth Lajos utca (district 5.) – Szabad Sajtó utca (district 5.), Budapest, Hungary Event: A march is expected to take place on April 21, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. …
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Location: on the route of Opera House – Andrássy út (district 6.), Parliament – Kossuth tér (district 5.) via Bajcsy Zsilinszky út and Alkotmány utca (district 5.) , Budapest, Hungary Event: A march is expected to take place on April 14, 2018 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Protestors will be generally objecting to Hungarian Government …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (April 6, 2018) Location: on the route of City Park (district 14.) – Dvorák sétány (district 14.)– Damjanich utca (district 7.) – Rottenbiller utca (district 7.) – Wesselényi utca (district 7.) – Akácfa utca (district 7.) – Király utca (district 7.) – Deák tér (district 5.) – …
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Location: Batthyány Eternal Flame at the intersection of Báthory utca, Aulich utca and Hold utca, district 5, Budapest, Hungary Event: A gathering is expected to take place on April 6, 2018, beginning at 3:00 p.m. as a final election campaign event. Up to 1500 participants are expected to take part. Actions to Take: Avoid the …
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Location: On the route of Bem József tér (district 2.) – Bem rakpart (district 2.) – Lipthay utca (district 2.) – Margit híd – Szent István körút (district 5.) – Nyugati tér (district 6.), Bajcsy-Zsilinkszy út (district 5 and 6.) – Alkotmány utca (district 5.) – Kossuth tér/ Parliament (district 5.) Budapest, Hungary Event: …
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Location: Szabadsag ter by Oktober 6 utca (gathering site) – Nador utca – Garibaldi utca – Kossuth ter / Ministry of Justice (destination site for demonstration) district 5, Budapest, Hungary Event: A gathering and march are expected to take place on March 11, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m. to demonstrate for home owners who are …
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Location: Hősök tere (Heroes Square) district 14, Budapest, Hungary Event: A gathering is expected to take place on March 10, 2018, beginning at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the “Day of Szekler Freedom” Actions to Take: Avoid Hősök tere (Heroes Square) – district 14 – after 3:00 p.m. on March 10, 2018. Monitor local media for updates. …
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Location: On the route of Deák tér (district 5.) – Bajcsy Zsilinszky út (district 5 and 6.) – Alkotmány utca (district 5.) – Kossuth tér/ Parliament (district 5.) Budapest, Hungary Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on February 23, 2018, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Demonstrators will protest “for necessary changes in public education.” …
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Location: Budapest Airport Event: According to recent press reports, theft of items from passenger luggage at Budapest Airport has increased. Passengers reported that valuable items had been removed from their checked luggage. Actions to Take: Keep all valuable items in carry-on luggage or on your person. Do not place any items of value in your …
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Location: In between the Reformed Church of Homecoming and the old Hungarian National TV building in Szabadság tér (Southern end) (district 5.); Budapest, Hungary. Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on February 11, 2018, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Demonstrators will demonstrate against a planned Holy Mass for Miklos Horthy, governor of Hungary from …
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Location: Kapisztrán tér in the Buda Castle (district 1.); Budapest, Hungary. Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on February 10, 2018, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Demonstrators will commemorate the unsuccessful breakout attempt of German and Hungarian military forces from the Soviet Army in 1945. There will be two counter-demonstrations at the same time: …
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Location: Demonstrators are expected in the area in between the Hutte Café and the German Occupation Memorial in Szabadság tér (district 5.) Budapest, Hungary Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on February 9, 2018, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Demonstrators will protest “to express solidarity with the current student demonstrations by means of art.” …
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Location: the junction of Kossuth tér and Alkotmány utca (District 5); Budapest, Hungary. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on January 19, 2018, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Demonstrators will protest “in favor of a better public education system.” Actions to Take: Avoid the junction of Kossuth tér and Alkotmány utca (District 5) after 3:00 …
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Location: Demonstrators are expected to take the following route: Városház park (District 5) – Károly körút (District 5) – Deák Ferenc tér (District 5) – Bajcsy Zsilinszky út (District 6) – Andrássy út (District 6) – Hősök tere (District 14); Budapest, Hungary Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on January 20, 2018, beginning at …
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