Greenville, NC—SafeAbroad, a leading provider of global intelligence solutions, presented a session on “Leveraging Social Media in a Crisis” at the annual North Carolina Association for International Educators (NCAIE) conference on March 31.
Unionized airport workers across Italy are expected to strike on April 2 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. Air travel disruptions are likely nationwide, but especially in Rome, Naples, and Bologna. Disruptions will occur during the strike, as well as immediately before and after.
On March 27, environmental activists clashed with police during a protest surrounding the European Gas Conference outside a hotel in Vienna, Austria. Activists from various groups called for protests against the energy corporations summit in the city and blocked roads near Hotel am Ring and Johannesgasse. Two officers were injured during the incident. Protests are expected to continue for the duration of the conference through March 29.
Incident DetailsProtests in Israel against judicial reforms evolved on March 27 into threats of general strike as thousands protest across the country. Airports, train stations, and highways have been occupied or blocked, and the IDF has warned of limited control over the situation. Protesters have threatened further mass action if judicial reforms continue. Traveler SafetySafeAbroad …
On March 27, a strike organized by Ver.di and EVG unions will halt all transportation services in Germany including; planes, trains, boats, buses, trams, and subways. An estimated 2.5 million transportation workers are likely to take part in the strike, many of whom will likely participate in protests across the country.
On March 25 and 26, protesters are expected to gather at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. This protest has been organized by Letzte Generation to denounce rising costs of living and the climate change crisis. Expect localized disruptions and increased security.
On March 24 at Cologne Bonn Airport, a man drove into several pedestrians and vehicles in an airport parking garage, injuring at least five. Authorities have detained the suspect, and have not made any connections to terrorism at this time. Heightened security is expected in the upcoming hours.
Union workers are expected to strike at Heathrow International Airport in London, England from March 31 to April 9. Anticipate long lines at security checkpoints, and increased flight delays and cancellations out of terminal 5. This strike has been organized by the Unite union to demand pay increases for all airport workers.
On March 27, an anti-Myanmar protest is expected outside of the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Australia. Protesters claim that the continued purchasing of products from Myanmar is directly financially supporting the military coup, and are demanding the U.S. stop sourcing products from Myanmar.
Anticipate large gatherings across the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and other locations celebrating St Patrick’s Day this evening, March 17. Dublin is expecting over half a million visitors, and will likely be the center of disruptions and as the city hosts its annual festivities. Celebrations have in the past led to increases in assaults of men and women related to heavy drinking.
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