On September 27 at 4:00 PM, protesters from climate action group Elokapina (Finnish Extinction Rebellion) and additional activists will gather along Mannerheimintie before marching through the streets, likely down Eteläesplanadi. Police presence and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Minor clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.
Over the coming hours, activists will continue to demonstrate across South Africa to denounce an increase in electricity prices from proposed tariff hikes. Demonstrations are taking place in public squares, major roadways, transportation hubs, and government buildings across all nine provinces. Police are present, and demonstrations are disrupting travel on roads and walkways. Essential services may be delayed.
Over the coming days, at least 20 wildfires across northern and central Portugal are expected to worsen. Major roads, including sections of the highway between Lisbon and Porto, have been closed due to smoke and fire, and multiple homes have been destroyed. Casualties have been reported.
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