31 Oct 2024 | 10:14 AM UTC
Lithuania: Hospitality workers protesting at Vincas Kudirka Square, Vilnius, Oct. 31
Unionized hospitality workers are protesting at Vincas Kudirka Square, Vilnius, Lithuania, Oct. 31; localized disruptions likely.
Unionized hospitality workers are protesting at Vincas Kudirka Square in central Vilnius on the morning of Oct. 31. The action is to denounce a recent increase in business taxation in Lithuania. Several dozen business owners are reportedly participating.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the event; localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely near the protest site. Hospitality services disruptions are likely across Vilnius through Oct. 31.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Heed instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
