Location: Largo do Intendente and Martim Moniz Square area
Event: Media reporting indicates that there are two demonstrations planned for downtown Lisbon on Saturday, February 3:
- 4:00pm in the Largo do Intendente area, which is being billed as an ‘anti-racist collective gathering.’
- 6:00pm in the area around Martim Moniz Square, which is being organized by the Partido Nacional Renovador (PNR) and will demonstrate “Against the Islamization of Europe.”
There is a potential for conflict between these two different groups and for other counter-protests in the area.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid large crowds and demonstrations.
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Maintain good situational awareness and remain actively aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas.
- Follow the instructions of authorities and road signs regarding closures and detours.
- For an emergency, call the Europe-wide emergency number: 112.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Keep a low profile.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Lisbon, Portugal
Avenida das Forças Armadas
1600-081 Lisboa
U.S. Citizens emergencies ONLY: (+351) 21-727-3300.
E-mail: conslisbon@state.gov.
Embassy Website: https://pt.usembassy.gov/
Department of State – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444.
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