Train services are temporarily suspended between The Hague and Leiden after a deadly train collision in Voorschoten, Netherlands in the early morning hours of April 4. The train collided with a construction crane, causing it to derail and catch fire. One person was killed and an estimated 40 others were injured.
On April 8, the French Air Traffic Control will strike in protest of pension reform, causing all flights navigating through French airspace to be cancelled. Flights to or from any French, Irish, UK, or Spanish airport are subject to cancellation.
On April 5, members of the Argentinian labor rights group Piquetera Unit (Unidad Piquetera) will hold nationwide demonstrations to demand improved salaries and benefits. Organizers claim that demonstrations will take places in 135 cities across the nation, including the capital, Buenos Aires. Protestors are expected to block major roadways and may clash with police.
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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.
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