Message: Notice for U.S. Citizens: Tens of Thousands to Rally Across Slovakia in Multiple Demonstrations, Including at the U.S. Embassy
Location: Hviezdoslavovo Square, Freedom Square in Bratislava, other locations around Slovakia
Time:
March 20: Demonstration by the 'King Svatopluk Society' and 'Patriotic Institute', at 5:00 PM in Bratislava at Hviezdoslavovo Square.
March 21: Nationwide protests organized by 'Peace for Ukraine', 6:00 PM in Bratislava at Freedom Square; other locations listed below.
Events: On March 20, a protest organized by the 'King Svatopluk Society' and 'Patriotic Institute' at Hviezdoslavovo Square in Bratislava at 5:00 PM. On March 21 and March 22, nationwide protests organized by 'Peace for Ukraine' are planned across Slovakia, with the main event on March 21 at 6:00 PM at Freedom Square in Bratislava. Large turnouts are expected in multiple cities, and counterprotests are possible at all demonstrations.
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
• Bratislava @ Hviezdoslavovo Square @ 5:00 PM
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
5:00 PM
• Bánovce nad Bebravou @ Ľudovít Štúr Square
• Humenné @ Freedom Square, in front of the mansion
• Martin @ Statue of the Jánošík Group
• Podolie @ In front of the Cultural House
• Prievidza @ Freedom Square
• Stropkov @ SNP Square
• Trnava @ Trinity Square
• Žilina @ Marian Square
6:00 PM
• Bratislava @ Freedom Square
• Banská Bystrica @ SNP Square
• Banská Štiavnica @ Holy Trinity Square
• Bardejov @ Town Hall Square
• Čadca @ Matičné námestie
• Dolný Kubín @ Hviezdoslav Square
• Dunajská Streda @ B. Bartók Promenade
• Hlohovec @ St. Michael's Square
• Komárno @ Nám.gen.Klapku
• Košice @ Lower Gate
• Liptovský Mikuláš @ Liberators' Square, 03101 Liptovský Mikuláš
• Malacky @ Nám. u Severínka
• Myjava @ MR Štefánik Square
• Nitra @ Svätoplukova Square
• Nové Zámky @ Main Square
• Pezinok @ Town Hall Square.
• Piešťany @ Freedom Square
• Považská Bystrica @ Square at the House of Culture
• Ružomberok @ Š. N. Hýroša Park
• Senec @ 1st May Square
• Senica @ Liberation Square
• Žiar nad Hronom @ Nám.Matice Slovenskej
• Zlaté Moravce @ A. Hlinku Square
March 22, 2025 (Saturday)
• Rimavská @ Main Square @ 5:30 PM
Actions to Take:
- Avoid demonstrations, if possible;
- Be cautious of your surroundings and practice situational awareness at all times;
- Monitor local media for updates;
- 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 +421-2-5922-3000, 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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