Location: Budapest
Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstrations planned for April 16 and 18-21, 2025.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 16:00
About 200 people are expected to gather for the protest due to amendment of the right of assembly.
Place: Erzsebet Bridge.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 20:00-24:00
About 200 people are expected to gather for the protest due to amendment of the right of assembly.
Place: From Szabadsag Hid Pest side (20:00), to Szabadsag Hid Buda side (20:30), to Erzsebet Hid Buda side (21:00), to Erzsebet Hid Pest side (21:30), to Lanchid Buda side (22:00), to Lanchid Pest side (22:30), to Margit Hid Pest side (23:00), to Margit Hid Pest side (23:30), to Szena ter (Midnight).
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 17:30-20:45
About 2,000-3,000 people are expected to gather for the protest to bring attention to lack of accountability in Hungarian government.
Place: District V. Kossuth Lajos ter.
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Friday-Monday, April 18-21, 2025
Time: April 18, 2025 (Friday) 10:00 - April 21, 2025 (Monday) 24:00
Unknown amount of people are expected to gather to protest for freedom of speech.
Place: District V. Kossuth Lajos ter.
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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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