Location: Vienna First District
Event:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, organizers are calling on people to demonstrate and march in Vienna’s First District regarding salary negotiations for public sector employees, according to the ÖAMTC (Österreichischer Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring-club / Austrian Automobile, Motorcycling and Touring Association) website and media reports. The organizers are hoping for up to an estimated 15,000 participants to gather at Universitätsring, near Burgtheater, at 1:00 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. the demonstration is expected to transition into a march along the Ringstraße to the Staatsoper and ending with a rally at Heldenplatz at 4:30 p.m. The demonstration and march will likely result in public transportation/traffic delays and disruptions, potential road closures and a visible police presence in the area.
Actions to take:
• Be aware of your surroundings. If you see something that seems odd or out of place, immediately notify the nearest law enforcement officer and move away from the area.
• Always carry your cellphone, programmed with local emergency numbers; Austrian Police (133), Ambulance (144), Fire (122), Europe-wide emergency (112).
• Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
• Follow the instructions of authorities and road signs regarding closures and detours.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Keep a low profile.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Vienna – Consular Section
Parkring 12A (Marriott Hotel Building), Vienna, 1010, Austria
U.S. Citizens emergencies ONLY: +43-1-31-3390
E-mail: ConsulateVienna@state.gov
Embassy website: AT.usembassy.gov
Department of State – Consular Affairs
www.travel.state.gov
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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