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04 Dec 2019 | 06:06 PM UTC

Austria: Demonstrations scheduled in Vienna December 6-8

Demonstrations denouncing fuel price hikes in Iran to be held in Vienna December 6-8; heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions expected

Warning

Event

According to US diplomatic authorities, demonstrations to denounce increases in fuel prices in Iran are scheduled to be held in Vienna between Friday, December 6, and Sunday, December 8. Participants are expected to gather at Theodor Herzl Platz each day from 08:00 to 16:00 (local time).

A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are expected in the vicinity of all protests.

Advice

Individuals in Vienna are advised to avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate localized business and transportation disruptions near protest sites, and obey instructions issued by the local authorities.