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Doctors will begin striking in Castile-La Mancha, Spain, on November 16; expect disruptions to non-emergency medical services.

Advisories / By / November 11, 2026

Doctors affiliated with the Medical Union of Castile-La Mancha (CESM-CLM) have announced an indefinite strike over issues of low staffing levels, long waiting lists, and low salaries. According to reports, the work stoppage will be held from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until further notice. The work stoppage is expected to impact all public health centers and hospitals throughout the region. Emergency rooms will remain operating.

Union workers will march from Parque Eduardo VII in Lisbon, Portugal, at 2:30 PM on November 21.

Advisories / By / November 8, 2026

The General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP) is organizing a protest to demand higher wages and action against the rising cost of living. Protestors will gather at Parque Eduardo VII and then march to the Assembleia da República for speeches. Recent CGTP protests have drawn tens of thousands of participants. While the protest is expected to be peaceful, prior events have led to unrest. Police presence and travel disruptions are expected along the march route and at government buildings in the city center.

University students will march from Largo do Carmo in Lisbon, Portugal, at 2:30 PM on November 18.

Advisories / By / November 8, 2026

The march will protest rising housing costs and cuts to education funding. Participants will gather at Largo do Carmo at 2:30 PM before marching to Assembleia da República, Portugal’s parliament, where lawmakers are scheduled to be voting on the 2027 budget. The protest turnout is expected to be several thousand, with students being transported from other regions of Portugal. An increased police presence is expected along the march route and at the parliament building.

Widespread power outages continue to disrupt essential services and cause unrest in Havana, Cuba; plan for extended blackouts and protests.

Advisories / By / November 8, 2026

Cuba is experiencing widespread fuel shortages that have severely disrupted essential services. In Havana, prolonged blackouts reportedly exceeding 30 hours in some cases have limited access to water, food, medical care, and transportation, including commercial flight aviation. Protests over deteriorating living conditions have occurred, raising the potential for police intervention and crowd dispersal. Ongoing disruptions to essential services and localized unrest are expected to persist over the coming months.

Bus drivers will continue to strike in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on November 6; expect disruptions to bus service.

Advisories / By / November 5, 2026

The ver.di trade union organized the strike to demand better wages. All SWEG bus operations across the state of Baden-Württemberg will be affected. Service cancellations are expected in Emmendingen, Endingen, Gammertingen, Kehl, Lahr, Mullheim, Offenburg, Schutterwald, and Weil am Rhein. SWEG buses provide both public bus service and school bus service. Expect gatherings of union employees at bus stations. SWEG train service will remain unaffected by the strike. Bus timetables may continue to inaccurately show service.

The 21st annual Busan Fireworks Festival will take place on November 7 in Busan, South Korea; expect travel disruptions.

Advisories / By / November 5, 2026

Busan’s 21st annual fireworks festival will draw large crowds to Gwangalli Beach and nearby coastal areas for an evening waterfront display. Authorities will begin road restrictions near Gwangalli Beach at 10:00 AM, extend closures to Gwangnam-ro, Millak Waterfront Road, Marine City, and Gwangan Bridge, and restrict vehicle access to Hwangnyeongsan Beacon Mound from 2:00 PM. Busan Metro will add 212 train services on Line 2, while city buses will provide 143 extra trips across 21 routes.

Protestors will continue to gather at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana, Cuba, on October 28; avoid the area.

Advisories / By / October 28, 2026

The US Embassy in Havana issued a Demonstration Alert for October 28 after the verbal argument between US and Cuban officials at the UN General Assembly; Embassy services were suspended at 11:00 AM. Several thousand protesters have gathered across from the embassy grounds and are expected to remain into the late evening. Local and national police are managing crowds and street closures around the protest. Impacts to nearby streets and public transit services are expected to last for the duration of the protest.

Heightened police presence and travel disruptions remain at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, following violent student protests on October 24.

Advisories / By / October 25, 2026

Youth protesters in Plaça Catalunya clashed with police on October 24 while demonstrating against the high cost of living. Participants damaged local infrastructure, looted stores, set garbage bins on fire, and threw objects at police officers. The violence led to 128 arrests and 15 injured police officers. Place Catalunya and the areas around Plaça de l’Universitat and Plaça d’Urquinaona remain closed. An increased police presence throughout Barcelona is also expected while cleanup continues.

Ramlila and Durga Puja religious celebrations will continue through October 20 in New Delhi, India; expect large crowds.

Advisories / By / October 19, 2026

Hindu celebrations will draw large crowds for religious ceremonies, cultural performances, and festivities. Organizers at venues in Chittaranjan Park are expecting approximately 150,000 daily visitors, with other events attracting thousands of additional visitors. Delhi Traffic Police have issued advisories for increased congestion and traffic diversions between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Large crowds near celebration venues will cause traffic restrictions and transportation delays. Increased security will also be in place.

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