03 Jun 2021 | 09:50 AM UTC
Hungary: Opposition activists plan demonstration in Budapest June 5
Activists to protest in Budapest, Hungary, from 15:00 June 5 against Chinese university campus. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
The Szikra Movement, an opposition activist group, will lead a protest in Budapest June 5 against a proposed Chinese university campus. Participants will gather on Andrassy Avenue near Heroes' Square around 15:00 before marching to Kossuth Lajos Square starting 16:00. The exact march route is unclear but includes Kodaly Circus, Elizabeth Square, Jozsef Attila Street, Szechenyi Square, and Akademia Street. Several thousand people are expected to attend.
Authorities will deploy additional police to monitor and facilitate the demonstration. Current COVID-19 measures in Hungary place restrictions on large gatherings. Police may intervene if demostrators are deemed to be in violation of these restrictions. Protesters may block nearby roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the protest June 5 as a precaution. Plan for possible localized transport and business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
