CONSULAR WARDEN MESSAGE
Subject: Planned Demonstrations in front of government buildings on July 23, 2009
The Embassy wishes to inform American citizens in Slovenia of demonstrations planned for July 23, 2009 in downtown Ljubljana. Protests will be staged in front of the President and Prime Minister’s offices in the area of Gregorčičeva and Prešernova streets, but the participants might move to other locations during the protest. There is no information as to how many protestors will take part in these demonstrations, though rough estimates indicate that more than one thousand people may show up.
American citizens are advised to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution within the vicinity of any demonstrations. American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings 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).
The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana is located at Prešernova 31, tel. (386) 1 200 5500. The after-hours emergency telephone number is (386) 040 491 491. The embassy’s website is http://slovenia.usembassy.gov.