United Kingdom authorities have determined the recent explosion outside the women’s hospital on 14 November as a terrorist attack. Authorities have raised the security threat level to severe, meaning another attack is highly probable. Four suspects are currently in custody for the first attack. It is advised to carry identification at all times.
On 17 November, large demonstrations are scheduled in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece. The event is anticipated to have between 10,000-20,000 participates and will begin at 16:00 local time, however, roadblocks will begin at 13:00. Demonstrations will begin at Athens Polytechnic University in Athens and Venizelos Statue in Thessaloniki to commemorate the student uprising, which led to the overthrow of military dictatorship in the 1970s.
From 14 November at 06:00 local time to 19 November at 01:00 local time, bus workers for Arriva Cymru will stage a work stoppage. The strike is union-organized demanding the increase of wages and will affect multiple cities including Amlwch, Bangor, Hawarden (Chester), Llandudno, Rhyl, and Wrexham.
On 12 November, airport staff at the Rome’s Fiumicino and Ciampino airports will go on a 4-hour strike between the hours of 10:00 -14:00 local time. The strike has been planned to demand better workplace conditions and the renewal of employee contracts.
Power will be limited across South Africa beginning 8 November to 13 November, this is due to lack of power production and the limited capacity to refill emergency supplies. The electricity company will reduce load shedding due to the high demand for power maintenance. It is advised to only consume bottled water due to the risk of contracting waterborne disease without power for water filtration.
On 7 November, local authorities issued a severe weather warning across Thailand expected to last through 13 November. Heavy rains, severe flooding, and strong winds are expected to hit the region, potentially disrupting transportation and infrastructure. Extra precautions are demanded to avoid possible disasters, even in the provinces of Satun, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, and Phuket.
The Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO), representing ferry staff members, has planned for a 48-hour nationwide strike from 10 November 06:00 local time to 12 November 06:00 local time. The work stoppage was planned to protest poor wages that have been unsuccessful in keeping up with the rising cost of living throughout the country.
Transit strikes in England and South Wales began on 8 November and are expected to last until January 2022. The strikes are to demand an increase in wages for all bus drivers. South Wales strikes will be ongoing from 17 November to 10 January. Strikes in Northeast England will occur on even-numbered days from 8 November to 4 December, and drivers in Loughborough plan to stage an indefinite strike on 13 December if demands are not met.
Potential disruptions are likely to occur due to a nationwide transportation strike in Peru on 8 November. The protest will occur to denounce the increases in fuel prices. Commuters may face inconveniences as a result of the strike and are encouraged to seek alternative means of travel.
The Intercity-Express (ICE) Rail will be serviced on 6-7 November, disrupting rail passage from Brussels and Frankfurt. From Belgium to Germany: only ICE 317 and 19 will continue to operate during this time and from Germany to Belgium: only ICE 18 and 316 will operate.
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