“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.
Over the coming days, protesters in urban centers nationwide will demonstrate against the far-right National Rally party. Clashes between protesters and police are likely. Protests will likely continue through the snap elections from June 30 to July 7.
On June 17, at 8:00 AM, unionized healthcare workers will strike for 24 hours. This is a result of unsuccessful negotiations with their local healthcare authority. The strike will impact emergency services and medical institutions citywide.
From May 6-30, in Vigo, Spain, all flights at Vigo-Peinador Airport will be suspended for runway maintenance. All flights will be diverted to Santiago de Compostela Airport, however flight delays are likely.
On April 11th, unionized employees from both the public and private sectors of the Italian General Workers’ Confederation (CGIL) will go on a nationwide strike. They are demanding higher wages and protesting against public health and tax reforms. The strike is expected to cause disruptions in transportation, government operations, healthcare, and education. Violent protests are likely to be met with force by police.
• England, United Kingdom: Health Advisory | From February 24-28, junior doctors in England will strike over low pay, causing major disruptions in emergency departments. Travelers should prepare for longer wait times in emergency departments and reconfirm health appointments.
• São Paulo, Brazil: Protest Advisory | On February 25 at the Museum of Art, protesters plan to gather in support of former President Bolsonaro. The event is expected to draw large crowds. Travelers should plan alternative routes in advance to circumvent demonstrations.
• Nationwide, South Korea: Health | From February 25 through March 3, travelers in South Korea should expect severe medical disruptions from doctors striking over a planned increase in the number of physicians nationwide. The medical disaster alert level has been raised to “serious,” which is the highest level on a four-tier scale. Demonstrations will likely be broken up by the police. Travelers should confirm medical appointments and plan for emergencies by noting which facilities are open.
• Chad: Protest Advisory | Until February 26, nationwide strikes will continue to condemn the rising cost of living. Previous protests occurred at public institutions and were dispersed by authorities with tear gas. Travelers should avoid all demonstrations and monitor the local media for updates.
• Madrid, Spain: Protest Advisory | On February 21, a protest involving tractor convoys is expected to take place outside the Ministry of Agriculture. Travelers should expect travel disruptions and avoid all demonstrations by planning alternative routes.
• Nationwide, Haiti: Protest Advisory | Over the coming days, expect nationwide protests demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister. Past protests became violent, resulting in multiple deaths. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations and monitor local media for updates.
• Nationwide, Indonesia: Security Advisory | Following the general elections on February 14 and leading up to the release of the results on March 20, expect heightened security across Indonesia. Protests are likely. Travelers should carry ID with them at all times and obey all security directives.
• Nicosia and Limassol, Cyprus: Protest Advisory | On February 24, protests will occur in support of Ukraine and denouncing Russia’s invasion. Protestors are expected to gather outside the Russian Embassy in Nicosia and outside the Consulate General of Russia in Limassol. Travelers should not participate in protests, avoid large crowds, plan routes around protests, and monitor the media for updates.
From February 9 to March 10, planned demonstrations by Polish farmers are expected to take place across Poland nationwide. Farmers will denounce agricultural policies put into place by the European Union. Throughout this month-long period, protesters will block major travel routes throughout the country, including border crossings with Ukraine. Given previous incidents, clashes between protesters and law enforcement officials are likely.
Through February 13, demonstrations against the far-right will continue to occur in Dresden and Berlin. The protests come in response to the growing success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. On February 3, protesters in Berlin blocked the entrance to the Reichstag. Previous protests have drawn over 100,000 people.
On February 3, far-right activists associated with the Golden Dawn group plan to demonstrate at Rigillis Square in Athens, Greece at 7:00pm. This comes despite a ban on gatherings in the center of Athens. Counter protests are possible, and clashes between protesters and police are likely due to the ban.
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