11 Dec 2023 | 01:21 PM UTC
Romania: Unionized police officers are protesting in in Bucharest Dec. 11-14
Police officers are protesting on Liberty Boulevard, Bucharest, Romania, Dec. 11-14. Heightened security, transport disruptions likely.
The national police union is leading a protest at the Ministry of Public Finance on Liberty Boulevard in Bucharest as of Dec. 11. The protests are planned to occur daily until Dec. 14. Protesting police officers are demanding increased salaries and better working conditions. How many participants are attending is unclear.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the demonstration site. Low-level confrontations between protesters and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near the Ministry of Public Finance Dec. 11-14. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
