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The Week Ahead: April 21, 2025

“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.

Australian health authorities warned of a measles outbreak in Western Australia on April 20.

On April 20, Australian health authorities reported a measles outbreak in Western Australia. 15 cases have been confirmed in the past month, compared to a national total of 57 cases in 2024. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease. Symptoms typically appear 10 to 14 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, and a rash.

Exercise heightened caution and avoid political events during general election campaign season in the Philippines through May 12.

The 2025 general election in the Philippines will be held on May 12, and authorities anticipate the possibility of related political violence and disruptions. Campaign rallies and other political events will draw large crowds, particularly in the capital city of Manila. Travel disruptions and road closures are also likely.

The Week Ahead: April 14, 2025

“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.

Expect high turnout and possible police crackdowns amid sustained protests in Serbia over the coming days.

Protesters will gather across Serbia over the coming days, with both pro-government and anti-government groups organizing demonstrations in major cities nationwide. The protests are related to the November 2024 Novi Sad roof collapse that killed 15 people. The protests have evolved into a broad anti-government, anti-corruption movement.

Expect major travel disruptions in Italy, during a nationwide public transportation strike on April 14–16.

A nationwide public transportation strike is scheduled in Italy from April 14-16. Railway workers will go on a 24-hour strike beginning at 9:00 PM on April 14. For maritime transport, the strike will be held for 24 hours starting at 8:00 AM on April 15, while air transport workers are also expected to strike for 24 hours on April 15 at unspecified start time.

The Week Ahead: April 7, 2025

“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.

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