On 11 November, Poland will celebrate its Independence day. Protests by far-right and anti-fascist groups expected all over the country, with a particularly heavy presence in the capital of Warsaw. Heightened security presence is also expected due to Covid restrictions, and police are expected to break up all large demonstrations in Warsaw.
On late 11 November, Tropical Storm Vamco (Ulysses) is expected to strengthen to a typhoon and make landfall late in the evening into Thursday. Winds are expected to reach 96 mph (155 kph) for much of the Luzon and Metro Manilla area. Heavy rainfall is also expected across the Luzon region. Vamco will likely bring flooding, landslides, and possible utility, transit, and business disruptions should be expected.
An explosion occurred at a doctor’s office in Gothenburg shortly after 11:00 local time on 11 November. Two women, one severely, were injured by the explosion. Police are investigating the cause of the blast as well as the nature of the device used. Travel near Första Långgatan can resume and a heightened police presence is expected in the near term.
Unionized petroleum workers are anticipated to protest on 11 November. Participants are expected to gather in front of the Portaria de Regap (Refinaria Gabriel Passos) at 07:00 local time. The protest is to assert petroleum workers’ labor rights and to demand the reinstatement of dismissed workers who were unlawfully dismissed. The participants are also calling for the replacement of the directors involved.
Because of the increase in COVID-19 cases as well as heightened risk of crime and terrorism Peru issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice. Areas at risk of crime and terrorism are the Peruvian border area in the Loreto Region, The Valley of the Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM). Also, areas within the Departments of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junin.
On 9 November, Tropical Storm Ulysses formed out of a Tropical Depression in the Philippine Sea. Ulysses is forecast to become a severe Tropical Storm in the next 24 hours before strengthening further to become a Typhoon on 11 November, prior to its landfall in the Bicol-Quezon area on 12 November. Moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected.
Members in south-central provinces should anticipate disruption during the passage of Tropical Storm Tonyo until at least 13 November. Tonyo is forecast to make landfall late on 10 November between Phu Yen and Ninh Thuan provinces. Strong winds and heavy rains are expected. A level 3 disaster risk warning (middle on a five-tier scale) has been issued ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Anti-fascist demonstrations are planned to occur in Vienna on 9 November. Participants will gather in front of the Vienna State Opera (Opernring) at 17:00 local time. The protests have been organized to commemorate the victims of the November 1938 Kristallnacht in Germany as well as denounce the recent attack in Vienna.
On 6 November, COVID-19 restrictions will tighten in Paris. Measures to limit the spread of the virus including a curfew for delivery and takeout services for prepared food and alcohol between 22:00-06:00 local time and the prohibition of sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks in public spaces after sundown will remain in place until further notice.
On both 9 and 23 November, nurses are scheduled to strike nationwide. It has been reported that these strikes will be well attended. Thousands of primary health care nurses and administration staff at more than 500 medical centers across the country are expected. It is expected that nurses will conduct a work stoppage for 24 hours on both days.
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