Starting at 08:00 local time on 23 June until 08:00 on 24 June, an estimated 200 emergency response system workers will go on strike to demand improved labor environments. The strike falls on St. John’s Day which usually receives a high volume of calls. Specific areas that will be affected by the strike are Barcelona and Tarragona.
On 9 June a wildfire began west of Jerusalem around the towns of Abu Ghosh and Neve Ilan. The fire is continuing to spread and police and rescue personnel have began to evacuate citizens as they try and stop the spread.
A state of emergency remains for all of the Canterbury region on South Island due to the widespread flooding. Roadways in the area have been severely damaged, including the Ashburton Bridge on State Highway 1, causing major travel disruptions. Restoration efforts are underway. Adverse weather conditions will continue over the next few days.
On 5 June in Frankfurt, Germany at 16:00 local time there are plans of a pro-Palestinian demonstration which may cause disruptions. Participants are set to gather at Frankfurt Central Station. Disruption may increase travel times and disrupt railway travel. Demonstrations are due to recent hostility between Israelis and Palestinians.
On 2 June, police responded to a bomb threat near the District Court building in Gothenburg. Police are currently investigating and have blocked off areas of the Ullevigatan Road. Expect heightened security forces in the area in the coming hours.
Recent clashes between Israel and Palestine have sparked military operations throughout the region. Israeli Defense Forces have urged civilians in the Gaza area to leave as they intend to carry out strikes. In addition, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas have been targeted by missile/rocket attacks. Casualties have been reported.
Travelers can expect moderate to significant delays at airports throughout Italy on 15 May as workers intend on participating in a strike throughout the country. Workers at Florence Regional Airport and Pisa International Airport are expected to participate.
Transportation workers are planning a strike on 12 May. Services on railways, metros, and bus systems may be temporarily disrupted. Specifically in Rome from 08:30-12:30, Bologna 11:00-15:00, Naples 11:30-15:30, and Palermo 09:00-13:00.
Between 6 and 13 May, expect elevated security around Jerusalem as Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) celebrations occur. Celebrations are to begin the evening of 9 May through 10 May. Roadblocks and checkpoints throughout Jerusalem are likely. Restrictions may be imposed on tourist sites and transportation as well.
As of 5 May, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issues and extended a level 6 orange-level warning through 7 May in the Western Cape Province. Warnings are due to heavy rainfall and likely flooding. Meanwhile, damaging wind and disruptive rain have been reported for areas including Cape Town and the Eastern Cape Province. Closure of the N12 highway at Meiringspoort Pass was also reported due to flooding. The South African Air Force is on standby to provide rescue via helicopters.
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