Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary (May 16, 2025)
Location: Budapest
Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstrations planned for May 16 – May 20, 2025.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 17:00 – N/A
People are expected to gather for a demonstration against the “Transparency Law.”
Place: District I. Sánc utca 7.
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 16:00-19:00
About 100 people are expected to gather for raising Awareness of Legislative Practices Violating LGBTQ Rights
Place: District V. Erzsébet tér - Andrássy út - Hősök tere
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 17:30-19:00
About 100-150 people are expected to gather for Raising Awareness for LGBTQ Rights
Place: District V. Grassy area opposite the Piarist public area
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 15:00-1900
About 100 people are expected to gather for Raising Awareness for LGBTQ Rights
Place: District V. Szabadság tér
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Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 17:30-24:00
People are expected to gather for a demonstration Against the Transparency Law
Place: District V. Kossuth Lajos tér
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 16:30-18:45
About 500 people are expected to Demonstrate Against the Assembly Law and the “Clean-Up” Law.
Place: District V. Ferenciek tere 5.
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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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