Location: Freedom Square, Bratislava, other locations around Slovakia
Time: Friday, February 7, 5.00 PM in Bratislava; other locations listed below.
Event: Nationwide demonstrations are expected on Friday, February 7 under the banner "Slovakia is Europe." Organized by the “Peace Ukraine” group. These demonstrations will take place in multiple cities across the country, with tens of thousands expected to participate. Counter protests may occur in various locations. U.S. Citizens are advised to exercise caution if traveling in the area and plan accordingly. The main event will occur in Bratislava at Freedom Square at 1700, alongside additional demonstrations planned in:
- Bratislava – 17:00 Námestie Slobody
- Banská Bystrica – 18:00 Námestie SNP
- Banská Štiavnica – 18:00 Námestie sv. Trojice
- Bardejov – 18:00 Radničné námestie
- Čadca – 18:00 Matičné námestie
- Dolný Kubín – 18:00 Hviezdoslavovo námestie
- Dunajská Streda – 17:00 Korzo B. Bartóka, pred MsKS
- Gelnica – 17:30 Hlavná ulica
- Humenné – 17:00 Námestie slobody
- Komárno – 18:00 Nám. gen. Klapku
- Košice – 18:00 Dolná brána
- Levice – 17:00 Námestie hrdinov
- Liptovský Mikuláš – 18:00 Nám. Osloboditeľov
- Malacky – 17:00 Námestie u Severínka
- Martin – 17:00 Socha Jánošíkovej družiny
- Michalovce – 18:00 Námestie osloboditeľov
- Myjava – 17:00 Námestie M. R. Štefánika
- Nitra – 18:00 Svätoplukovo námestie
- Nové Mesto nad Váhom – 17:00 Námestie slobody
- Nové Zámky – 17:00 Hlavné námestie
- Pezinok – 18:00 Radničné námestie
- Poprad – 18:00 Námestie sv. Egídia
- Považská Bystrica – 17:00 Námestie pred Domom kultúry
- Prievidza – 17:00 Nám. J. C. Hronského (pred Magurou)
- Revúca – 17:00 Námestie slobody
- Rimavská Sobota – 17:30 Hlavné námestie
- Ružomberok – 18:00 Park Š. N. Hýroša
- Senec – 17:30 Námestie 1. mája
- Senica – 17:00 Námestie Oslobodenia
- Spišská Nová Ves – 18:00 Radničné námestie
- Trnava – 17:00 Trojičné námestie
- Vranov nad Topľou – 17:00 Námestie Slobody, pred AOC
- Žilina – 17:00 Mariánske námestie
Protests organized by political parties will take place in: Galanta, Šaľa, Trenčín, Prešov, Skalica, Rožňava, Trebišov, Piešťany, Zlaté Moravce.
Actions to Take:
- Be cautious of your surroundings and practice situational awareness at all times;
- Stay aware of spontaneous counter-protests;
- If altercations or violence occurs, remove yourself and any family/group members from the area immediately to a safe location (police officer, known public area, etc.);
- Set a predetermined time and location to meet with friends and family should you become separated.
Assistance:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Contact the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia located at Hviezdoslavovo namestie 4 in Bratislava, at 02/544 308 61, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The after-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +421-903-703-666.
- To reach Consular Affairs in Washington, D.C., call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
- Visit the webpage of the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava
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