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Forecast Report: Anti-Migrant Unrest in Ireland

Forecast Reports / By / September 1, 2024

Citizens of Ireland are leading anti-migrant protests more frequently nationwide due to the steep increase in asylum applications over the past year. Many such protests have turned violent, with protestors setting fires and clashing with police. In the coming weeks, an increased security presence and travel disruptions near asylum sites due to unrest are likely. Although the government is working on a better approach to immigrant integration, it will take time to implement new policies.

Forecast Report: Mexico Droughts and the Ongoing Water Crisis

Forecast Reports / By / September 1, 2024

Cities in Mexico are at risk of running out of clean drinking water due to low-capacity reservoirs and diminished aquifers caused by droughts during the El Niño season. The water crisis will likely persist in the coming months due to a lack of rainfall; however, Mexico’s government has announced intentions to repair and create water infrastructure to help mitigate the water shortage, which will affect water flow throughout the cities. Demonstrations and roadblocks in response to the ongoing water crisis have caused travel disruptions throughout several cities.

Forecast Report: French Anti-Far-Right Protests

Forecast Reports / By / June 30, 2024

The dissolution of a Parliament is the simultaneous termination of all its members in preparation for a new election occurring before the general election. French President Emmanuel Macron set forth a dissolution and terminated the lower house of the French Parliament, moving forward with the election process.

Forecast Report: Georgia Foreign Agent Bill and Related Protests

Forecast Reports / By / June 8, 2024

In May 2024, Georgia’s parliament passed a controversial foreign agent bill requiring organizations receiving over 20 percent of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents. As a result, such organizations are subject to additional scrutiny from the Georgian government via targeted legislation and additional auditing/reporting of operations. This legislation received backlash, with opposition arguing that it stifles freedom of speech and is similar to suppressive Russian laws. Protests have since erupted with demonstrators clashing with police, who used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. SafeAbroad analysts assess that this has created an unsafe environment for travelers, especially in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi where protests are more frequent and intense.

Spotlight On: Allie Oberoi, Associate Director for Global Safety and Risk Management at Virginia Tech

Spotlight On / By / June 5, 2024

In this insightful edition of “Spotlight On,” we sit down with Allie Oberoi, the Associate Director for Global Safety and Risk Management at Virginia Tech, to explore the multifaceted challenges she faces while supporting student travel for research purposes. With a portfolio of approximately 4500 travelers annually, Allie shares her strategies for managing travel risk as a one-person operation.

The Week Ahead: June 3, 2024

The Week Ahead / By / June 2, 2024

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.

The Week Ahead: May 27, 2024

The Week Ahead / By / May 26, 2024

“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.

On May 28, labor unions in Paris, France will march from Place d’Italie to Montparnasse to oppose potential changes to the French rail line’s public sector status.

Advisories / By / May 25, 2024

On May 28 at 12:00 PM, labor unions in Paris, France will march from Place d’Italie to Montparnasse to oppose potential changes to the French rail line’s public sector status. Turnout may be in the several thousands, as multiple labor unions are supporting the movement. Expect road closures and heightened security presence around the protest venue. 

On May 29, expect heightened security for the UEFA Conference League Final match at the OPAP Arena in Athens, Greece due to fears of Islamic State terror threats.

Advisories / By / May 25, 2024

Authorities are tightening security for the UEFA Conference League Final match being held at the OPAP Arena in Athens, Greece on May 29 due to fears of Islamic State terror threats. Authorities have collaborated with Europol to identify potential extremists in advance; expect a heightened police presence in key commercial areas around the capital as the event draws closer, including drones, helicopters and special bomb disposal units.

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