Demonstrations are scheduled to occur on 11, known as National Student Day, and 18 August. These demonstrations are planned to take place at multiple universities. These protests are planned against President Jair Bolsonaro and the Brazilian government for the handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and over election and voting law concerns.
A union representing gas distributors is staging a nationwide protest on 9 August in response to the Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision to create a price cap on gas sales. This protest will result in blocked access to main roads, highways, and toll booths.
Tropical Storm Lupit, now Extratropical Cyclone Lupit, is tracking northeastward in Japan and is expected to cause continuous rain in the coming days. Cancellation of flights across the country and more are expected as the storm threatens to make a second landfall. There have been evacuation orders of more than 290,000 people across many cities in Japan.
A protest on 6 August scheduled from 12:00-14:00 local time will occur at London Euston Station over construction involvement for a new rail travel system. The demonstration will provide minor inconveniences to travel in at the station.
A march has been organized for 7 August in Buenos Aires, starting with gatherings at the San Cayetano Church, and then proceeding to Plaza de Mayo. This march has been organized in support of the national government and is expected to be well attended. Traffic disruption along the march route is expected.
A fatal train crash that occurred on 4 August around 08:00 local time has caused significant travel disruptions among rail lines. It is reported that the train, Ex 351 from Munich (Germany) to Prague, collided with the OS 7406 passenger train in between the Domaclize and Blizejov train stations. There have been three fatalities and several others have sustained injuries.
Environmental activists with the Rise Up for Change movement are planning a protest in Bern on 6 August. Protesters will gather from 12:30-16:30 local time at Munsterplatz. Hundreds of people are anticipated at the demonstration. This event is the culmination of a week of events targeting the Swiss financial industry.
On 1 August, officials released the highest level of heat warnings to most of the country. The warnings are extended through 6 August. Temperatures are forecasted to reach 43°C (108°F). There is a possibility for the warnings to be upgraded or extended in the coming days. The dry heat conditions are possible for wildfires.
Throughout the month of August, railway workers of Hull Trains will be staging 24-hour protests every Sunday. The protests are being organized by the Rail, Maritime, and Transport in response to ongoing pension problems with Hull Trains staff.
Underground Tube workers will be on 24-hour strikes on 3, 5, 24, and 26 August. The strikes intend to protest their management’s plan to abolish the night shift drivers’ pay grade. These strikes may develop into full protests. All Tube services throughout the capital will be affected on the strike days, likely resulting in many cancellations.
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