Message: Notice for U.S. Citizens: Tens of Thousands to Rally Across Slovakia in Multiple Demonstrations
Location: Freedom Square, Bratislava, other locations around Slovakia
Time: Demonstrations related to 7th Anniversary of Kuciak and Kusnirova Murders, on February 20 and 21 on SNP Square, Bratislava, throughout the day and evening
Nationwide protests organized by 'Peace for Ukraine', Main Event, Friday, February 7, 5.00 PM in Bratislava in Freedom Square; other locations listed below.
Event: On February 20 and 21, commemorative events for Kuciak and Kušnírová's murders will be held at SNP Square in Bratislava throughout the day and evening. Over the same dates, nationwide protests organized by "Peace for Ukraine" are planned across Slovakia, with the main event on February 21 at 5:00 PM in Freedom Square in Bratislava. Large turnouts are expected in multiple cities, and counterprotests are possible.
February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Žilina @ 5:00 PM @ Mariánske námestie
Krupina @ 6:00 PM @ Holy Trinity Square
Spišská Nová Ves @ 6:00 PM @ Town Hall Square
February 21, 2025 (Friday)
5:00 PM
Bánovce nad Bebravou @ Ľudovít Štúr Square
Bratislava @ Námestie slobody
Humenné @ Nám. Freedom
Kremnica @ Medzibránie
Levice @ Heroes' Square
Lučenec @ Town Hall Square
Malacky @ Námestie u Severínka
Martin @ Statue of Jánošík's retinue
Myjava @ M. R. Štefánika Square
Námestovo @ Hviezdoslavovo Square
Nové Mesto nad Váhom @ Námestie slobody
Nové Zámky @ Main Square
Piešťany @ Námestie Slobody
Prievidza @ Nám. J. C. Hronský
Revúca @ Námestie slobody
Senec @ 1st May Square
Senica @ Liberation Square
Topoľčany @ Gen. M. R. Štefánika Square
Trnava @ Trinity Square
Veľký Krtíš @ A. H. Škultéty Square
Vranov nad Topľou @ Námestie slobody
5:30 PM
Gelnica @ Main Street
Rimavská Sobota @ Main Square
6:00 PM
Banská Bystrica @ SNP Square
Banská Štiavnica @ Holy Trinity Square
Bardejov @ Town Hall Square
Čadca @ Matice Square
Dolný Kubín @ Hviezdoslavovo Square
Dunajská Streda @ Korzo B. Bartóka
Hlohovec @ Námestie sv. Michael
Komárno @ Nám. gen. Flap
Košice @ Dolná Brána
Liptovský Mikuláš @ Liberator Square
Blue @ KC Modra, Sokolska 8
Nitra @ Svätopluk Square
Pezinok @ Town Hall Square
Poprad @ Námestie sv. Egídia
Považská Bystrica @ Square in front of DK
Ružomberok @ Park Š. N. Hýroša
Zlaté Moravce @ A. Hlinka Square
Zvolen @ park in front of Technical University
Žiar nad Hronom @ Matice Slovenskej Square
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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