On 18 February a Second World War bomb was discovered in Essen. Authorities plan to defuse the bomb in Eckenbergstrasse, where a 250-meter zone will be evacuated and secured. The A40 road will also be closed off during the operation to maintain the evacuated zone.
Incident Details Severe winter weather has resulted in nationwide power outages that began on 15 February and are likely to continue until at least 18 February. The National Energy Control Center also announced a series of rotational power cuts affecting central states until at least 23:00 local time on 16 February. Traveler Safety SafeAbroad travelers …
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Supporters of opposition presidential candidate called for nationwide protests starting 16 February, with marches and rallies in Quito on 17 February. Thousands of people could participate in the demonstrations and heightened security is likely near all large protests. Clashes between police and protests are possible.
Following the arrest of a popular musician on 16 February, there have been disruptive protests around the center of Barcelona, including Carrer Mallorca, Passeig de Gracia, and Via Augusta. The situation remains unpredictable, with a high probability of future protests across the city. Expect heightened security forces to dissolve volatile crowds.
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service has issued a red weather warning for Greece until at least 17 February. Central and eastern Greece should expect extremely high winds and prepare for heavy snow. Severe power cuts have been reported across multiple locations and travel disruptions are likely on highways and rail services.
On 17 February demonstrations planned by the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Ukraine to protest the salary increase and tenure of Ukrainian railway workers are likely to occur. Protesters are expected to gather in front of the Cabinet of Ministers building in Kyiv.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings of heavy snow and rainfall across the Northern Region through 18 February. High waves are expected as well as floods, strong winds, avalanches, fog, storm surge, and thunderstorms. Kushiro, Nummuro, Tokachi Chiho, Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima, Niigata, Toyama, Chiba, and Kanagawa are among the affected areas.
On 13 February, a protest is set to occur at Plaza San Martín in the nation’s capital of Lima at 16:00 local time. The participants are organizing the event as part of an ongoing campaign to oppose the government’s lockdown and quarantine measures as a result of COVID-19 and the restriction of freedom(s) that have caused financial burdens.
On 12 February the CGT labor union has planned a strike consisting of airport workers at the Malaga-Costa del Sol airport to denounce the recent firing of maintenance staff. Flight delays and disruptions are likely to occur.
Protests by supporters of opposition leader are likely in Moscow on 12 February. A heavy police presence will deploy and disperse any protects and could react forcibly. While bystanders are unlikely to be targeted in any violence, they would face a significant indirect physical threat.
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