AARO Prague - Current Events

The Prague US Embassy RSO office has received the following
information regarding this
weekend's demonstrations:
There will be a number of demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday this
weekend in Prague. A brief synopsis of each is listed below. None are
expected to be violent, but as always be aware of your surroundings and
if a demonstration turns violent, depart the area immediately or get off
the street into a shop or restaurant to avoid any clashes.
Saturday
Neo-Nazis - The beginning of the neo-nazi demonstration (11/17/2007) is
expected around 2 p.m. at Palackeho namesti.
No March, 50 - 100 people.
Demonstration march against neo-nazis on Saturday and Sunday in the
following areas:
Beginning at Sv. Ducha Street going to Badeniho Street near the Israeli
Embassy, ending at Fibichova Street. 20-50 people. All day.
In memory of Chrsytalnacht:
Starting in Brehova Street going through Siroka Street ending on F.
Kafky Square. 30 People
March through Prague against taking body parts in China for medical
purposes:
Starts on Old Town Square at 0800 (8 am) goes across Wensclas Square, to
Narodni Street, Charles Bridge, Nerudova Street, ending at Prague
Castle. Arrival at Prague Castle at 1500 (3pm). Several stops along
the way. 100-200 people.
Buddhist prayers:
Na Mustku. 10 people. All day
In memory of the velvet revolution:
Wensclas Square from 1000 (10 am) to 1830 (6:30 pm). 500 people.
Antimissile Defense demonstration:
Gathering at Wensclas Square at 1400 (2pm). March begins at 1845
(6:45pm) goes past Manesuv Bridge to Czech Government Building ending at
2030 (8:30 pm). Up to 1,000 people.
Democracy promotion demonstration:
On Narodni Street. Up to 500 people. 1630 (4:30 pm) to 1915 (7:15pm)
Sunday:
Against Neo-Nazis. See above
In memory of Chrystalnacht. See above.
Buddhist prayers: See above.
Annunciation of the Gospel.
Wensclas Square, 30 people. 1500 (3pm) to 2200 (10pm)

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All AARO Members,

The notice below has been issued by the Regional Security Officer of the US Embassy in Prague. Please be cautious and be safe.

Best regards,

Bill Harter

There have been press reports that there may be neo-nazi activities planned

on Saturday afternoon or evening.  Below is a synopsis of the possible

activities:

The RSO Office has received the information below.  If you plan to be out

in Prague during the afternoon/evening on the 10th, pay attention to, and

avoid the areas noted.

Czech Police are expecting some possible neo-Nazis, Anarchists and Jewish

Union street battles on November 10, 2007 in the afternoon/evening

(Anniversary date of the Crystal night in Germany).  This activity could be

place in the Old Jewish quarter, on the Staromestske square area, streets

Parizska, Maiselova, Brehova.

James D. Pelphrey

Regional Security Officer

U.S. Embassy Prague

Office: (420) 257-022-309

Cell: (420) 724-277-994

Home: (420) 233-322-930

e-mail: pelphreyjd@state.gov

Dear AARO Members,

This year we plan to mark Thanksgiving, that most American of holidays.
We offer a full, traditional Thanksgiving feast, to be held from 7pm
on Friday November 23rd, in the upstairs rooms of the Reykjavik
restaurant on Karlova in the heart of old Prague.
Those of you who have frequented Reykjavik will know it as one of
Prague's finest international eateries.
Reykjavik website: http://www.reykjavik.cz/en

In order to stage this event in appropriate style, we will politely
request a per head contribution of 300 CZK for AARO Members and
their Families, and 600 CZK for Member's Guests, this amount to
include all wine, beer and soft drinks.

The Board politely requests that Members rsvp in plenty of time,
thereby ensuring an enjoyable and satisfying evening for all.

Your AARO Prague Board