Location: Downtown Budapest near the U.S. Embassy 

 Event: The Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstrations: 

•  Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Up to 200 taxi drivers in their vehicles are expected to block the streets around city hall (Gerlóczy utca, Városház utca, and Bárczy István utca) to protest taxi fares. 

• Thursday, February 17, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  A small group of demonstrators is expected to gather at Szabadság tér (Liberty Square) to protest the destruction of wildlife at Lake Balaton.

•  Friday, February 18, 2022, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  A small group of demonstrators is expected to gather at Kossuth Lajos tér to draw attention to climate change. 

Actions to Take: 

• Avoid large crowds and areas where demonstrators are gathering. 
• Monitor local media for updates. 
• Comply with directions from local authorities. 

 

For Assistance: 

U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary 

American Citizens Services Unit: ACS.Budapest@state.gov 

https://hu.usembassy.gov 

 

State Department – Consular Affairs 

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 

 

Hungary Country Information 

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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 16 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: demonstration alert