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Protestors will gather at Piazza della Repubblica in Rome, Italy, on October 17 at 1:30 PM; expect travel disruptions.

Protestors will march from Piazza della Repubblica to Piazza del Popolo to denounce the increased cost of living in Italy. The protest is scheduled to conclude at 5:00 PM. Attendance is anticipated to exceed 10,000 individuals. The event is expected to remain peaceful, however strict security is planned, with vehicle blockades and heavily armed police positioned along the route. Travel disruptions will occur due to road closures diverting vehicle traffic, including bus service, and increasing pressure on metro service.

Wildfires in Indonesia have caused dangerously high air pollution in Singapore; expect disruption to schools until October 18.

The National Environmental Agency issued alerts in Singapore on October 14 at 11:00 AM due to dangerous air quality caused by wildfires in Indonesia. The alert reached a nationwide purple alert, or very unhealthy designation. N95 masks are being created to distribute to vulnerable populations, and schools have adapted outdoor activities to transition indoors across Singapore for the coming days.

Bulgaria will hold presidential elections on October 25, with a possible runoff on November 1; expect delays near voting stations.

Around seven million people are eligible to vote. About half that number is expected to appear at voting stations around the country. The two main candidates are the incumbent Iliana Iotova and the pro-EU opposition figure Andrey Gyurov. All past presidential elections have proceeded to a runoff vote, meaning the election will likely continue to the second round of voting scheduled for November 1. Traffic during the day will be concentrated near designated voting stations.

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