The 2025 general election in the Philippines will be held on May 12, and authorities anticipate the possibility of related political violence and disruptions. Campaign rallies and other political events will draw large crowds, particularly in the capital city of Manila. Travel disruptions and road closures are also likely.
A man was fatally stabbed at the Sophie-Charlotte-Platz metro station in Berlin on April 12. Police have since detained the suspect and the station reportedly remains open, but heightened security measures and a large police presence will likely remain in place at the station for several hours.
Protesters will gather across Serbia over the coming days, with both pro-government and anti-government groups organizing demonstrations in major cities nationwide. The protests are related to the November 2024 Novi Sad roof collapse that killed 15 people. The protests have evolved into a broad anti-government, anti-corruption movement.
The United States Embassy in Hungary issued a travel advisory on April 4 for Budapest, warning of several planned protests on April 5, 7, 8, and 9. Heightened political tensions in Hungary and recent large-scale protests against new legislation indicate a risk of large turnout in upcoming protests, as well as the possibility of police crackdowns.
Five people were wounded during a stabbing in Dam Square just before 3:30 PM. Police have arrested the suspect, but have not yet established a motive for the stabbings. Police have imposed a cordon at Sint Nicolaasstraat and at Dam Square.
Protesters will gather at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights at 2:00 PM on March 29. This protest is part of a series of ongoing pro-Palestine gatherings worldwide in observance of the upcoming Quds Day on April 5. Social media engagement suggests the March 29 protest will see turnout in the high hundreds or low thousands.
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) will be fully closed on March 31 due to a major trade union strike that will affect transportation workers. All flights at CRL scheduled for March 31 have been canceled. All outbound flights at BRU have been canceled, and there is a possibility of inbound flights being canceled as well.
Large protests broke out in Turkey on March 21 related to the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Protesters claim that the criminal charges brought against İmamoğlu are politically motivated. At least 343 protesters have been arrested and demonstrations in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir have seen violent clashes between protesters and police.
A fire at an electrical station of London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) has resulted in a full suspension of flights in and out of the airport until at least March 22. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and authorities have not provided an anticipated time for the restoration of power and service at Heathrow.
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