27 May 2022 | 09:20 PM UTC
Austria: Activists to stage protest march in central Vienna, May 28
Activists plan protest march through Vienna, Austria, starting at 13:00 May 28; disruptions, isolated clashes possible.
Event
Activists plan to demonstrate in central Vienna on May 28 to denounce the rising cost of living. Participants will gather at 13:00 on Heldenplatz before staging a march in the city beginning at 15:00; organizers have as yet released no details concerning the march route or duration. Police anticipate up to 5,000 people will take part in the event.
Authorities will almost certainly deploy a heavy police presence in the city center to monitor the demonstration. Large crowds and associated security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely result in localized disruptions. Isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from local authorities and leave the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow extra time to reach destinations in the affected area May 28.
