Warden Message: Krakow Anarchist Protests February 18-20

OSAC.gov ^ | February 13, 2009 | n/a

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=97306

YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report Warden Message: Krakow Anarchist Protests February 18-20 CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS Europe - Poland 13 Feb 2009

Printer Friendly Email Article RELATED REPORTS 4 Dec 2008 WARDEN MESSAGE: WARSAW DEMONSTRATIONS EXPECTED, DECEMBER 3-10 U.S. Consulate Krakow released the following Warden Message on February 13:

The American Consulate in Krakow would like to advise American citizens living in, or traveling to, Poland that several groups are planning demonstrations in the city of Krakow on February 18, 19 and 20th. Anarchist groups from across Europe are planning to gather in the main market square and in the vicinity of the Sheraton Hotel in protest against the planned NATO conference, which is scheduled to take place in Krakow on those days. Additional demonstrations are also planned in the vicinity of the Cracovia Hotel and Blonia Park. Media sources estimate that several thousand protestors may participate in the demonstrations.

According to local police, no violence is expected but the crowds will be loud. We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid these areas of demonstrations, if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.

Traffic congestion in the surrounding area is to be expected. Please plan your schedule and routes accordingly.

Americans planning travel to the city of Krakow should regularly monitor the news and the U.S. Consulate General’s website at http://krakow.usconsulate.gov for updates on the planned demonstrations.

The Consulate requests that American citizens postpone any planned non-emergency visits to the Consulate until after the demonstration period ends. If you decide to visit the Consulate on those days, please check our website prior to your appointment in order to ensure that the Consulate is open to the public.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, you may contact the U.S. Consulate’s American Citizen Services section either by telephone at (48) (12) 424-5122 or e-mail at KrakowACS@state.gov. The after-hours telephone number for the Consulate is (48) (0) 601-483-348. The U.S. Consulate in Krakow is located at Ul Stolarska 9. You may also contact the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw’s American Citizen Services section either by telephone at (48) (22) 504-2784 or e-mail at acswarsaw@state.gov. The after-hours telephone number for the Embassy is (48) (22) 504-2000. The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw is located at Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31. The Consular Section entrance is located around the corner at Ulica Piekna 12.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and health-information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

[vladimir998]

Is it wrong for me to hope for a police beat down?

Anarchists to me are nothing but the first wave of SA like street fighters from the Left. Now in the Obama era, they’re going to feel like they can do anything they want.

[nw_arizona_granny]

Ping.

[RU88]

Krakow is a truly beautiful city and a great place to visit. Was there a few years back and really enjoyed it.

[sockmonkey]

I love Krakow-the thought of Anarchists mucking things up disturbs me. What have you heard about this?

[lizol]

Nothing actually.

Not even a single word about this in Polish media.