Slovakia: US Embassy issues demonstration alert for central Bratislava, May 29

Event

The US Embassy in Slovakia has issued a demonstration alert for planned protests in central Bratislava, May 29. Organizers plan protests at Namestie Slobody and Hodzovo Namestie from 13:00 to demand early elections. Participation in the protests will likely range between several hundred people to a few thousand.

Security personnel will likely monitor the protests and may try to disperse the gatherings if they are especially disruptive. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out. The protests and resultant security responses may cause localized transport disruptions near protest sites.

Advice

Avoid the protests due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near the protests.