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.
Red and orange alerts have been issued by these countries as hazardous storms, winds, and rainfall is expected to sweep throughout this region in Eastern Europe from 26 June onwards. These severe conditions are likely to cause flooding and electrical disruptions across many urban and rural areas.
On 24 June flooding at the Zurich Airport (ZRH) has led to the suspension of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Long-distance trains heading for the Airport will not make a stop at ZRH. The situation will be investigated for the severity of the flood and possible damages.
On 23 June a wildfire continues to grow in Yellowhead County (Alberta province). Portions of Highway 16 have been closed and evacuation orders are in place. The fire is expected to persist due to local temperature increases.
On 24 June, a protest is scheduled to occur at 10:00 local time. The protest is in response to a lack of employment opportunities for the youth of South Africa and will gather at Mary Fitzgerald Square before marching to the Constitutional Court along Hospital Street in Braamfontein.
On 22 June at 15:16 local time, a magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck 38 km southwest of Salamanca. The effects of the earthquake were most likely felt in the Coquimbo Region, Valparaiso Region, and the Santiago Metropolitan Region. No damage or casualties have been reported, however slight damage may be likely along with upcoming aftershocks.
Transit by train is expected to pause after a fatal accident involving a freight train and two passenger buses in the Helwan district on 21 June. As of 22 June, another fatal accident in Alexandria left approximately 45 passengers injured. Following the incidents are disruptions to rail service travel and vehicular traffic.
Demonstrators are planning to protest on 23 June demanding the cancellation of the Summer Olympics. Demonstrators will be meeting on 23 June at 18:00 in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and begin their march to Shinku ATLA at 19:00. The event is expected to be peaceful.
Between 23 and 27 June, disruption should be anticipated due to planned anti-government gatherings. These individuals plan to protest against the UK’s departure from the European Union. These protests will begin on 23 June outside Parliament Square from 11:00 to 19:00 local time.
On 19 June at 13:00 local time, protesters are gathering in front of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Recent protests have had violent outbreaks due to rising tensions. It is expected to start peaceful but may become violent and destructive as the protest continues.
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