Europe
- Rome, Italy: Travel Advisory | Taxi drivers in Rome are scheduled to conduct a 24-hour strike on June 27, beginning at 12:00 AM. The strike has been organized to protest over regulatory concerns and is expected to disrupt taxi services across Rome. Significant delays, limited availability of taxi services, and increased demand for alternative transportation is likely throughout the day. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to anticipate transportation disruptions and reconfirm travel plans. Travelers should allow additional time for journeys and consider using public transportation or pre-booked private transport services where available.
- France: Weather Advisory | French authorities have issued a red heatwave alert for 35 departments across France, including Paris, as a prolonged period of extreme heat continues to affect much of Western Europe in the coming week. Temperatures are forecast to reach over 104°F in some regions over the coming days. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to take precautions against extreme heat and monitor local weather forecasts and advisories. Travelers should remain hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours, and seek cooler areas when possible.
- Northern Ireland: Health Advisory | Doctors will strike across Northern Ireland from June 25 to June 26 and from June 29 to June 30. Secondary care doctors will participate in two separate 24-hour strikes to overpay disputes. Specialty doctors and consultants will strike on June 25 at 7:00 AM and resident doctors will strike on June 29 at 7:00 AM. No protests in conjunction with the strikes have been announced yet are likely. Non-emergency operations are expected to be disrupted. Longer wait times and service delays at healthcare facilities are expected. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to reaffirm all scheduled medical appointments during the strike period and plan for alternative care if necessary. Travelers should avoid any protests and monitor local media.
- Milan, Italy: Protest Advisory | A Pride march is scheduled to take place in Milan, Italy on June 27. Participants are expected to gather at Milan Central Station at 3:00 PM before proceeding on a march route ending at Arco della Pace. The event is expected to draw a large number of participants, supporters, and observers, with increased activity concentrated along the march route and surrounding central districts. Travelers are advised to avoid the demonstration locations and plan alternative routes, allowing for additional travel time. Travelers should maintain situational awareness when around large crowds.
Americas
- Montreal, Canada: Security Advisory | Over 2 million people will attend the Montreal International Jazz Festival from June 25 to July 4. The event is the largest jazz festival in the world, and individual concerts routinely attract crowds of over 100,000 people. Increased congestion and road closures in downtown Montreal will lead to transportation delays. Heightened security will be present at the event. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan transportation routes and means in advance. Travelers are also advised to remain vigilant and follow all directions from security personnel.
- Cusco, Peru: Security Advisory | Inti Raymi celebrations will be held in Cusco, Peru, on June 24. Inti Raymi is a major cultural celebration and a traditional religious festival of the Inca Empire. Approximately 100,000 attendees and 1,000 performers attend the festival each year. Due to high volumes of people in the city and at the festival, as well as road closures, significant transportation delays are expected. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to expect travel delays, remain aware of their surroundings in crowded areas, and respect local customs. Travelers are advised to monitor local media for updates and alerts throughout the celebration period.
- Campina Grande, Brazil: Security Advisory | Millions are expected to attend São João Festival in northeast Brazil on June 23 and June 24. The midwinter celebrations of São João, celebrating the nativity of St. John peak during the final week of June, with major events expected in Campina Grande and Caruaru. The Feast of São João, is the largest event of the season, reaches its climax the night of June 23 into the morning of June and will draw an anticipated 3.5 million unique visitors to Campina Grande and 4 million to Caruaru. These events also coincide with public screenings of Brazil’s World Cup matches, drawing further public attendees. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to expect major delays and disruptions if traveling through northeastern Brazil. Travelers are advised to secure valuables and remain extra vigilant due to increased risk of petty crime.
- Ontario, Canada: Protest Advisory | Province-wide protests will take place in Ontario, Canada, on June 27 to denounce Premier Doug Ford’s cuts to healthcare, workers’ rights, public education, and other public services. Organized by a decentralized grassroots movement and supported by the major unions, including OHC, CUPE, ETFO, OSSTF, and OPSEU, protestors will gather throughout the day at 58 locations outside constituency offices of the Progressive Conservative Members of Provincial Parliament (PCMPPs). Past “Fight Ford” protests have garnered hundreds of attendees, with heightened security presence and disruptions to road-travel at previous protest events. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protest activities and expect travel delays and heightened security outside all PCMPP constituency offices on June 27. Travelers should plan additional travel time and abide by all official directives if traveling in the vicinity of a protest.
Asia & Pacific
- Dalian, China: Security Advisory | From June 23 to June 25, Dalian, China, will host the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026. This annual meeting, also known as the Summer Davos, will bring over 1,700 business, government, and science professionals from over 90 countries together to discuss innovation and technology. The forum will occur within the Donggang Central Business District, at the Dalian International Convention Center. Due to the influx of high-profile visitors, heightened security measures, including road closures and security checkpoints, will be in place throughout Dalian and will result in travel delays. Travelers are advised to be conscious of heightened security measures. Travelers should plan additional time for traveling around Dalian to account for delays related to security measures and large crowds.
- Philippines: Security Advisory | The Senate impeachment court in Pasay City, Philippines, will hold pre-trial proceedings for Vice President Sara Duterte from June 25 to June 26. Short-notice demonstrations are likely across Metro Manila, as well as in Duterte stronghold cities like Davao City. The impeachment case involves allegations of misuse of public funds, unexplained wealth accumulation, and public threats made against President Marcos. Due to the politically sensitive nature of the proceedings, heightened security is expected around government and political buildings in Manila, with authorities likely to implement strict crowd-control measures if protests occur. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations around government buildings. Travelers should follow instructions from local authorities.
- New Delhi, India: Security Advisory | On June 22 and 23, India will host the BRICS National Security Advisors Meeting. National Security Advisors from the 11 BRICS nations will meet in New Delhi, led by India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. This highly anticipated meeting is part of a series of events leading up to the 2026 BRICS Summit, which will take place in September. Due to the high-profile attendees and international attention the meeting will bring, heightened security measures are expected to be in place throughout New Delhi. Travelers are advised to closely monitor local media for updates on security measures and plan for potential travel delays.
- Bangkok, Thailand: Security Advisory | On June 28, approximately 5.5 million voters in Bangkok will participate in elections for governor and the Bangkok Metropolitan Council. Bangkok is Thailand’s only administrative division whose governor is directly elected by voters, making the elections among the country’s most closely watched political contests. The elections will determine the city’s governor and local legislative representatives. Increased security measures are likely near polling stations, government buildings, and election-related events throughout the city. While the elections are expected to proceed peacefully, demonstrations are likely following the announcement of results. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all political gatherings and demonstrations. Travelers should also anticipate localized traffic disruptions and heightened security near polling stations and government facilities.
Africa & Middle East
- United Arab Emirates: Security Advisory | It has been reported that Marco Rubio who is the United States secretary of state, will make a trip to the middle east. He plans to meet will high ranking officials in Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain. The date for his arrival is still to be announced. The meetings will presumably deal with the matters of the current Iran and Israeli conflict, along with the issue of surround the Strait of Hormuz. This matter is especially important to these particular countries to the proximity and economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz. Due to the meeting involving high profile officials it is likely that there will be roadblocks and heightened security. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to anticipate heightened security in the area of the meeting. Travelers should comply with all rules and security officials when traveling in the area.
- Kenya: Protest Advisory | On June 25, protesters will gather in cities across Kenya. The protests are organized to commemorate the Gen Z anti-tax protests that took place two years ago. The original purpose surrounds the protests was to bring attention to issues concerning high cost of living and the burden faced by state taxation. In 2024 the protest turned violent and more than 20 people deceased. To prepare for this year’s protest Kenya’s deputy police chief has warned that those who act in a violent way will be dealt with in that manner. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations. Travelers are advised to leave the area at the first sign of unrest and to follow all official directives.
- Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Morocco: Health Advisory | Nurses part of the Independent Union of Nurses will strike for 48-hours on June 24 to June 25 in the region of Beni Mellal-Khenifra. Although no start time has been announced, the work stoppage is expected to cause disruptions to a wide range of health services across the region. The strike has been organized to demand the payment of delayed allowances and to demand the inclusion of nurses to the national health program bonus scheme. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to reaffirm any appointments scheduled during the time of the strike. Travelers should seek treatment at emergency rooms or plan for alternate medical care if necessary. Continue to monitor local media for updates.
