The U.S. Embassy would like to advise the community of protests scheduled for August 12th and 13th in Bratislava. Various opposition groups and NGOs are protesting recent actions of the Slovak government. Slovak authorities expect that individuals could gather in large numbers and there is a chance of road closures, traffic disruptions, and public transportation cancelations. U.S. citizens should avoid this area.
Monday, August 12:
Location: Slovak National Theatre (SND), with a march along Sturova to Namestie SNP
(SNP Square)
Time: 3:00 PM to TBD
Tuesday, August 13:
Location: Namestie SNP (SNP Square)
Time: 6:00 PM to TBD
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 4-5 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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