On October 1st, Hong Kong will see a dramatically increased security prevense during celebrations of National Day. Roughly 6,000 additional security personnel and added surveillance will be used to manage crowds. Checkpoints, travel restrictions, and random searches are all expected.
On September 29, protesters will gather for an anti-racism demonstration at Südplatz in Leipzig, Germany. The far-left demonstration is in response to recent far-right election victories in the states of Saxony and Thuringia. Minor disruptions to travel and a heightened security presence are likely.
On September 28, protests will occur across Portugal in response to the country’s ongoing housing crisis. Protests will occur in Coimbra, Covilha, Far, Porto, and Lisbon, and potentially other cities. Unlawful evictions and rent control are among the main motivators for the demonstrations.
From September 30 until October 2 in France, the General Confederation of Labor will lead other labor unions on strike, affecting many sectors including transportation. The official strike notice is listed from September 30 at 7:00 PM to October 2 at 8:00 am. Demonstrations will occur across France, and in Paris will begin at Place Denfert Rochereau on October 1 at 2:00 PM.
On September 24, a political protest march lead by the former Bolivian president arrived in La Paz, Bolivia, creating broad security concerns. The march began on September 17 with the objective of reaching of La Paz. The march has already created political violence between supporters and opponents, and is likely to cause further unrest until its dissipation.
As of September 24, recent heavy rains have caused landslides and flooding in London and the surrounding area. The severe weather and flash floods have impacted London roads and the London Underground transport network. So far, transport between Rayners Lane, Richmond, South Acton, and Uxbridge has been suspended.
On September 15 in Poland the Międzygórze reservoir and the Stronie Śląskie reservoir were both overwhelmed by recent severe rains. The overflow resulted in Bystrzyca Kłodzka being evacuated. Temporary shelters have been set up in schools and the Gorzanów Palace. The flooding in southern Poland has caused two deaths and has led the Prime Minister to declare a state of emergency.
Beginning September 16, Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport in India is implementing mpox screening measures for incoming travelers. These will include temperature checks and swab tests. Individuals with mpox symptoms will be transferred to a local hospital for isolation and care.
On September 15, Independence Day will be celebrated across Honduras, centered in Tegucigalpa. Parades will be taking place around the Estadio Nacional, and will likely block most travel within the capital. Due to recent protests and parade crowds, security will be heightened in most major cities.
On September 7, flooding from the recent heavy rains in Southern France collapsed a section of Route Nationale 134 in Pyrenees-Atlantiques, just outside Urdos. The collapse has rendered the section of RN 134 impassable, and travel between the region and the French-Spanish border will be extremely limited for the time being. No estimate was given on when the route would be fixed.
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