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 út – Alkotmány utca – Kossuth tér / The Parliament (district 5.) – Budapest, Hungary
Event
A political demonstration/march is expected to take place on December 21, 2018 from 17:00 pm to 21:00 pm. to protest against the Government. The authorities expect 2000 participants to take part. 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 Police and they will provide security.
Actions to Take:
- Exercise caution if you intend to be in the area at the time of the demonstration.
- Monitor local media for updates.
Location
Gathering site: Kossuth tér by the Parliament (district 5.) Budapest, Hungary.
Event
A political demonstration is expected to take place on December 22, 2018 from 17:00 pm to 21:00 pm. to protest against the Government. The authorities expect 2000 participants to take part. 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 Police and they will provide security.
Actions to Take:
- Exercise caution if you intend to be in the area at the time of the demonstration.
- Monitor local media for updates.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary
+36 1 475 4400
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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