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Demonstration Alert: Budapest (Hungary), Multiple Demonstrations Planned For February 22-23

Location: Budapest

Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstrations planned for February 22 - 23, 2025.

 

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Time:  13:00 - 15:00

 

1000 people are expected for a walk for the independence of the justice system.

Place: District V., Kossuth Lajos tér – Nádor utca

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Time: 15:30 – 18:00

 

250 people are expected for a protest against the discrimination of trans people.

 

Place: District IX., Kálvin tér – Múzeum körút – Astoria – Károly körút – Deák Ferenc tér – Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út – Alkotmány utca – V., Kossuth Lajos tér

 

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Sunday February 23, 2025

Time: 16:00 – 18:30

 

2000 people are expected for a commemoration the victims of the Russian – Ukrainian war

Place: District V., Városháza park – Károly körút – Deák Ferenc tér – Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út – Andrássy út – Kodály körönd – FelsÅ‘erdÅ‘sor utca – Benczúr utca – Bajza utca – VI. Andrássy út (in front of the Russian Embassy)

 

 

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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