United States Embassy Warsaw
Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Warsaw on September 1, 2016
August 30, 2016
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw informs U.S. citizens that the Union of Polish Teachers will demonstrate in front of the Ministry of Education at Aleja Szucha 25 in Warsaw on September 1, 2016 between 4:00 and 5:30 pm. Up to one thousand people are expected to participate in the event.
The embassy reminds U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can be unpredictable and may escalate into violence. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the areas of these demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any demonstrations or protests. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and monitor the local news media for the most current information.
- See the State Department’s travel websitefor the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts, and read the Country Specific Information for Poland.
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- The S. Embassy in Warsawis located at Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31, telephone +48-22-504-2000. Appointments for U.S. citizen services can be made Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., excluding Polish and American holidays and the last working Wednesday of each month. Appointments may also be scheduled for Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. In the event of emergency after hours, you may contact the Embassy duty officer at +48-22-504-2000.
- The S. Consulate General in Kraków is located at Ulica Stolarska 9, 31-043, telephone +48-12- 424-5100. Appointments for U.S. citizen services can be made Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., by appointment only. The Consulate is closed on Polish and American holidays. In the event of emergency after hours, you may contact the Consulate duty officer at +48-601-483-348.
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