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)