Location: Vaclavske namesti, Prague; Locations in Brno, Pilsen, Liberec, and other cities.
Event: On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 1400 to 1900 the “Czech Republic First” group will hold a demonstration to protest rising energy costs and dissatisfaction with the current government. Similar recent demonstrations have drawn tens of thousands of protestors.
Similar demonstrations have been announced for other cities throughout the country on the same day.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area of the demonstration
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
- Monitor local media for updates
- Keep a low profile
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic
- +420 257 022 000
- ACSPRG@state.gov
- https://cz.usembassy.gov/
- Department of State – Consular Affairs
- 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Czech Republic’s Country Specific Information
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