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Large Demonstrations in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece on November 17 to Create Roadblocks

Advisories / By / November 16, 2021

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.

Limited Power Across South Africa from November 8-13

Advisories / By / November 9, 2021

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.

Severe Weather Warnings Across Thailand Expected to Continue Through November 13

Advisories / By / November 9, 2021

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.

Ferry Workers to Strike in Greece from November 10-12

Advisories / By / November 9, 2021

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.

Bus Drivers Across England and South Wales, UK to Strike from November through January 2022

Advisories / By / November 9, 2021

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.

Anti-COVID-19 Policy Protests in Melbourne, Australia on November 6

Advisories / By / November 4, 2021

On 6 November in Melbourne, protests will occur to fight against COVID-19 policies. Protests are set to take place at the State Library marching to the Parliament House at 12:00 local time. Disruption to traffic and heightened security is expected. Previous related protests have resulted in fights between participants and police, causing risks to bystanders.

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