Subject: Notice for U.S. Citizens: Scheduled Protests
Location: Namestie Slobody (Bratislava)
Time: Wednesday, May 15, from 18:00 to 20:00.
Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to advise the community of protests scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th in Bratislava. Opposition political parties have called on people to protest and Slovak police expect that numbers could reach into the tens of thousands and there is a chance of road closures and traffic disruptions. U.S. Citizens are advised to avoid the following areas and plan accordingly:
Bratislava, Namestie Slobody from 18:00-20:00.
Actions to Take:
- Be cautious of your surroundings and practice situational awareness at all times;
- Stay aware of spontaneous counter-protests;
- If altercations or violence occurs, remove yourself and any family/group members from the area immediately to a safe location (police officer, known public area, etc.);
- Set a predetermined time and location to meet with friends and family should you become separated.
Assistance:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Contact the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia located at Hviezdoslavovo namestie 4 in Bratislava, at 02/544 308 61, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The after-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +421-903-703-666.
- To reach Consular Affairs in Washington, D.C., call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
- Visit the webpage of the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava
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