Hungary: U.S. Embassy issues Security Message regarding planned demonstration in Budapest
14 Dec 17
As of 14 December 2017 the U.S. Embassy in Budapest has issued a Security Message regarding an upcoming protest at the embassy building on 15 December. About 300 demonstrators are expected to gather at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences at 18:00 local time (17:00 GMT) and then march to the Embassy. The protest is in opposition to the recent U.S. government decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Travelers are advised to anticipate disruptions in the vicinity of the Embassy for the duration of the protest and avoid the area.