Location: Budapest
Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstration planned for February 13- 16, 2025.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 15:00
People are expected for a Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in the capital, which resulted in a national catastrophe, and of the victims of the Nazi occupation and the Arrow Cross terror regime
Place: District XIII. Népfürdő utca
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 16:30 – 19:00
100 people are expected for a Torchlight Walk, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Budapest, protesting the fact that a huge crucifix was planned for the Statue of Liberty without consulting society.
Place: District I., Filozófusok kertje - Orom utca – Padok útja – Liberty statue
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
10 people are expected for a Commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Budapest from Nazi occupation
Place: I., Déli pályaudvar and II., Csörsz park.
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 15:30 – 17:30
80 people are expected for a demonstration to stand up for the rights of transgender people, their medical care, and everyone who supports them.
Place: V., Szabadság tér.
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Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time: 15:00 – 18:30
60 people are expected for a Commemoration of Navalny on the first anniversary of his assassination. Let the 16th of February (the day of the assassination of Alexei Navalny) be a day of remembrance for the victims of the Putin dictatorship.
Place: VI., Andrássy út 101.
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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