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Severe Weather Warning for South Africa Issued for July 1

Flooding and heavy rainfall through 1 July in the City of Cape Town and Theewaterskloof municipalities have caused the South African Weather Service to issue a level six orange warning. Heavy rainfall can cause further flooding in low-lying areas. At least 6,300 people have been affected by localized floods.

Women’s Rights Protests in Istanbul, Turkey on July 1

On 1 July women’s rights activists will gather at Tunel Square in Beyoglu District at 19:00 local time. Also in Ankara, a similar gathering will occur on Sakarya Street at 18:30. Participants will protest Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. Expect unrest among the local population.

Anti-Government Protests in Brasilia, Brazil on June 30

On 30 June at 17:00 local time, a protest is supposed to gather outside the National Congress. The protest is for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro and against the way the government handled the pandemic. The protest is expected to be peaceful, however, a heavy police presence is expected.

Severe Weather Warning for Southern Germany Through June 30

A severe weather warning was issued on 29 June for several southern states in Germany due to heavy rainfall. The torrential rain will likely cause more flooding in the area and additional travel disruptions. Rainfall has also resulted in downed trees and debris. Adverse weather is expected to continue in the coming days.

Stabbing in Erfurt, Germany on June 28 Leaves Behind Increased Security

On 28 June, two individuals were stabbed in Erfurt Germany leading to heightened security. The increased security has caused travel disruptions as police blocked off a tram station as it was the scene of the crime. After detaining the suspect, the heightened security is being maintained as this is the second major stabbing in Germany within the last three days.

Protests in Athens and Thessaloniki On June 29

On 29 June from 19:00, activists are planning to protest in Syntagma Square in Athens and at the Kamara in Thessaloniki. Additional police will be deployed to the protest areas and clashes are possible. Localized transport disruptions are expected until the protests have concluded.

Bolivia Air Navigation Employees to Strike Indefinitely Beginning June 24

Employees of the Administration of Airports and Auxiliary Services of Air Navigation are expected to stage an indefinite nationwide strike from 00:01 local time on 24 June due to the government’s failure to honor an agreement that was signed on 20 May. Workers are reportedly only attending humanitarian, transit, and medical emergency flights.

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