02 Oct 2024 | 09:33 AM UTC
Hungary: Activists plan protest at Kunigunda Street, Budapest, Oct. 5
Activists supporting Peter Magyar plan protest at Kunigunda Street, Budapest, Hungary, from 15:00 Oct. 5. Heightened security likely.
Political activists affiliated with Tisza opposition party plan to protest at Konigunda Street, near the state-owned media company MTVA headquarters, from 15:00 Oct. 5. The purpose of the protest is to demand MTVA improves impartial coverage of political news. Several thousand people including party affiliates and supporters of opposition leader Peter Magyar are likely to participate.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the gathering. Localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely near the protest site. Violence is unlikely.
Avoid the rally sites as a standard precaution. Consider seeking alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area. Heed all instructions from local authorities.
