A nationwide strike called by the CGT labor union confederation will be held starting on 16 September until 18 September. The 24-hour strike will affect the nationwide SNCF rail network from 20:00 local time on 16 September to 07:55 on 18 September. The protests are being organized in demand of job security, reduced working hours, and higher salaries and pensions.
A rally is scheduled to take place in and around the capital on 12 September at 16:00 local time in front of the Ministry of Justice. They are scheduled to reach a restaurant in Furn el-Chebbak by 17:00 before proceeding to Baabda Presidential Palace. Expect a forcible police presence to disperse protesters.
A pro-gun rally organized by the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights is scheduled to take place on 12 September, commencing at 13:00 local time at Parliament Hill and proceeding down Wellington street. Expect heightened police presence, localized disruption, and travel disruptions close to the city center.
Yellow Vest organizers are calling for protests throughout Paris on 12 September. The main gathering will meet at 09:00 local time at the Champs-Élysées. Disruptions to transportation and clashes between security forces and protestors are expected, due to police previously banning rallies at this location.
A protest against COVID-19 restrictions is scheduled to take place on August 29 beginning at 11:00 local time in Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, before marching to Strasse des 17 Juni where the main rally will begin at 15:30. Counter-protests will take place at Brandenburg Gate resulting in potential clashes, and another at Reichstag building. Expect heightened police presence and travel disruptions.
The London King’s Cross railway station is expected to close during the first week of September, particularly September 4-5 due to repairs. The shutdown is most likely to affect passengers traveling from County Durham and Darlington.
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will affect Eastern, Central, and Southern Europe through at least August 19. Forecasts predict Germany and Serbia will sustain the most intense storm activity with high-level warnings meaning heavy rain, sustained winds, and flooding are expected. Other areas affected include but are not limited to Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Poland.
The British Trade union, GMB, has called for a protest in central Glasgow on August 20 to demand a pay increase for key workers. Participants will gather outside Glasgow City Chambers on George Square at 19:30 local time. Although attendance could reach hundreds of people, the protest is likely to pass off without any incidents.
Heavy rainfall and flooding are forecast to occur across Tasmania, Australia, through at least August 21. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood watches and warnings for the Esk River, the Macquarie River, Jordan River, Coal River, and the North, North East, East Coastal, South East, Derwent, and Huon catchments.
A bomb threat made on August 18 has resulted in heightened security in the Ibaraki Prefecture. Officials will reportedly close several government buildings from 15:00 local time. Rail services on the Joso Line between Moriya and Shimotsuma will also be suspended from 15:00. Shuttle services will be available.