On 17 November clashes between police and protesters left many with injuries. Tear gas, water cannons, and gunshots were all reported at the most recent protest. While police are denying responsibility and investigating where the gunshots originated, extreme caution is advised. More protests and confrontations are to be expected.
Currently, on 17 November, members should avoid the vicinity of Avenue de France due to unruly protests by striking trash collectors and members of the “Yellow Vests” movement. Participants have blockaded the avenue between Rue Neuve Tolbiac and Rue Thomas Mann with burning objects. Heightened security is expected.
Rail services between Bradford and London’s King’s Cross station will be suspended on 21-22 November for maintenance. London North Eastern Railway management is advising travelers not to travel between King’s Cross station or St. Pancras via Finsbury Park for the duration of the maintenance period.
As of 17 November, the Austrian government will be advancing their partial lockdown to a “comprehensive” national lockdown. Residents will be required to stay indoors except for medical visits, sanctioned shopping, and exercise. All nonessential businesses will close. Further restrictions are anticipated and will be announced in the coming days.
As of 16 November, Australian officials have eased domestic COVID restrictions. The 6-phased approach will remain in place, but seated venues will need to stay at a maximum of 60% of full capacity. The two-square-meter rule is still in effect. Restrictions on large social gatherings and social distancing will remain in effect.
There is an ongoing security operation on 12 November in the Normandy region. Members should avoid the vicinity of Rue Pablo Neruda in the coming hours due to a shooting incident. At least one person has been injured and taken to the hospital. The police have yet to apprehend the perpetrator, and the motive behind the shooting is unknown. Expect a heightened security presence.
From 5:00 local time on 14 November until 5:00 on 30 November, Lebanon will impose a nationwide lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19. Measures include closing all public institutions except for those providing essential services, limiting public and private transportation, and imposing a curfew from 21:00-05:00.
Following an announcement of lockdown measures, the government announced that it will impose a 21:00 local time to 05:00 nationwide curfew beginning on 13 November to curb the spread of COVID-19. During the referred hours, movement will only be permitted for individuals working in vital sectors and patients in need of treatment or hospitalization. The curfew will reportedly remain in effect until further notice.
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.