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Demonstration Alert: Budapest (Hungary), Multiple Demonstrations Planned for February 7-11

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (February 7, 2025)

Location: Budapest

Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstration planned for February 7- 11, 2025.

Friday, February 7, 2025

Time:  17:00 – 18:00

 

30-50 people are expected for a meeting on the technological backwardness of local police forces in administrative matters.

Place: District V. Szalay utca 11-13, in front of the 5th District PD

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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Time:  14:45 – 17:00

 

250 people are expected for a protest against fascist regimes, excusing and glorifying war crimes.

Place: II., Széll Kálmán tér - Széna tér – I., Ostrom utca – Bécsi kapu tér – Fortuna utca – Hess András tér – Táncsics Mihály utca – Bécsi kapu tér – Ostrom utca – II., Széna tér – Széll Kálmán tér

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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Time:  16:30 – 19:00

 

20 people are expected for a commemoration of the Battle of Budapest.

Place: V., Szabadság tér - V., id. Antall József rakpart

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Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Sunday, February 9, 2025

Time:  Saturday 16:30 – Sunday 12:00

 

500-800 people are expected for a hike and a commemoration of the siege of Budapest.

Place: Kitörés 60: Budai vár-Városmajor-Fogaskerekű végállomás-Diós-árok-Széchenyi-hegy-Normafa-Virág-völgy-János-hegy-Nagy-Hárs-hegy-Hűvösvölgy-Vadaskerti emlékmű-Újlaki-hegy-Virágos-nyereg-Csúcs-hegyi-nyereg-Alsó-Jegenye-völgy-Hidegkúti út-Zsíros-hegy-Nagy-Szénás-Kutya-hegy-Fehér út-Perbál-Anyácsapuszta-Szomor

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Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Sunday, February 9, 2025

Time:  Saturday 16:30 – Sunday 12:00

 

500-800 people are expected for a hike and a commemoration of the siege of Budapest.

Place: Kitörés 35: Virágos-nyereg-Csúcs-hegyi-nyereg-Alsó-Jegenye-völgy-Hidegkúti út-Zsíros-hegy-Nagy-Szénás-Kutya-hegy-Fehér út-Perbál-Anyácsapuszta-Szomor

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Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Sunday, February 9, 2025

Time:  Saturday 16:30 – Sunday 12:00

 

500-800 people are expected for a hike and a commemoration of the siege of Budapest.

Place: Kitörés 25: Budai vár-Városmajor-Fogaskerekű végállomás-Diós-árok-Széchenyi-hegy-Normafa-Virág-völgy-János-hegy-Nagy-Hárs-hegy-Hűvösvölgy-Vadaskerti emlékmű-Újlaki-hegy-Virágos-nyereg

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Time:  17:00 – 19:00

 

80 people are expected for a - candle lighting in memory of the victims, commemoration, wreath laying - Siege 80.

Place: I., Kapisztrán tér

 

 

 

Actions to Take:

Avoid 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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