Message: Notice for U.S. Citizens: Scheduled Demonstrations in Bratislava
Locations: Freedom Square in Bratislava, National Council (Národná rada) building, Bratislava
Time: Tuesday, September 23, 6.00 PM; Tuesday, September 30, 3.00 PM
Event: A demonstration is scheduled today at 6:00 pm at Freedom Square. A separate demonstration is scheduled on September 30 at 3:00 pm in front of the National Council building in Bratislava. Expect possible traffic disruptions and an increased police presence in the area and surrounding streets. Counterprotests may occur. Check local media for updates on demonstrations in your area.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid demonstrations;
- Be cautious of your surroundings and practice situational awareness at all times;
- Monitor local media for updates;
- 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:
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- 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.
- U.S. citizens emergencies only: +421-2-5922-3000.
- 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
- Department of State – Consular Affairs – travel.state.gov
- Slovakia Country Information
