Location: Budapest
Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstrations planned for April 5, 7, 8, 2025.
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 11:00-13:10
Place: V., Szabadság tér. in front of the Soviet Heroes Monument
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Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 15:30-19:30
About 250 people are expected to protest against changes to the law on assembly.
Place: District V., Szabadság tér – Bank u. – Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út – Deák Ferenc tér – Király u. – Káldy Gyula u. – Andrássy út – Oktogon.
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Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 16:30-21:00
About 200 people are expected for a reception of 65 Serbian cyclist arriving from Novi Sad, as well as a commemoration for the 15 victims who lost their lives in the Novi Sad tragedy, and the expression of solidarity with those participating in the demonstrations in Serbia.
Place: District XIV. Hősök tere.
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Monday, April 7, 2025
Time: 17:00-17:30 and 18:00-20:00
About 150 people are expected for a wreath-laying ceremony and commemoration
Place: District V., Szabadság tér, in front of the Soviet Heroes Monument.
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Tuesday, April 8. (Tuesday); 16:30- April 9 (Wednesday) 04:00
Time: 16:30 – 04:00 next day
About 2000 people are expected to protest the amendment of the assembly law. The entire length and width of the bridge will be closed.
Place: District I. Erzsébet híd.
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Tuesday, April 8. (Tuesday) 18:30- April 9 (Wednesday) 18:30
Time: 18:30 – 18:30 next day
About 2000 people are expected to protest the amendment of the assembly law.
Place: District I. Erzsébet híd – Döbrentei tér - Attila u. – Dózsa György tér – Palota út – Dísz tér – Szent György u.
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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