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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