Hungary: Anti-government demonstration in central Budapest, Aug. 6

Event

Anti-government demonstrators will gather at Kossuth Square in central Budapest from 18:00 Aug. 6. Various opposition and civil society groups will reportedly gather in support of the demonstration. At least 1,000 people will attend the event.

Officials will likely deploy additional security personnel to monitor and manage the gathering. Localized ground travel and public transport disruptions are likely near Kossuth Square from the late afternoon through late evening as protesters gather and later disperse. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are disruptive or ignore police orders.

Advice

Avoid the protest area as a standard precaution. Plan for disruptions near the protest site.