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 Individual, Gyorgy Godeny
Stated Purpose: To demonstrate against current COVID-19 restrictions.
Actions to Take:
· Monitor local media for updates.
· Be aware of your surroundings.
· Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary
+36 1 475 4400
ACS.Budapest@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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