On November 14, the National Union of Pilots will strike across France. The strike will oppose government plans to increase taxes on airline tickets. The strike has encouraged other aviation personnel to join the strike. Flight disruptions are likely across France and disruptions may linger to November 15. Demonstrations may occur, and heightened security is expected.
Between October 31 and November 1, Typhoon Kong-rey will make landfall on parts of Luzon island and then is expected to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall in Taiwan. The typhoon will also impact parts of the Philippines and the Okinawa region of Japan. Heavy rains and high tides will impact travel, businesses, and electricity.
On October 31, public sector workers in Italy will strike nationwide, impacting services like transportation, healthcare, and education. An associated protest by educators will be held at the Ministry of Education in Rome at 10:00 AM, responding to the 2025 budget law and rising socio-economic inequality.
On October 25, the US Embassy issued a Security Alert for Lima, Peru, warning of armed robbery and cellphone theft. Increased crime has been reported in areas where U.S. citizens are known to live and travel, including Barranco, Miraflores, La Molina, and Surco.
On October 21, bus drivers across Antwerp, Belgium, initiated a strike, causing major disruptions to transportation. The De Lijn bus drivers have conducted strikes across the region including Turnhout, Hoogstraten, Broechem, Wuustwezel, Mol, Westerlo, Oostmalle, and Heist-op-den-Berg. The duration of the strike is unknown.
From October 24 to November 3, expect railway disruptions due to a nationwide railway workers strike in Portugal. On October 31, there will be a 24-hour strike and from October 28 to October 30, strikes will last two hours each day. Travel delays and cancellations are expected across Portugal on each day of the strike.
Outbound flights are canceled for October 22, at South Charleroi Airport in Brussels, Belgium, due to a security staff strike. Because of the staff shortage, authorities cannot ensure the safety of passengers and staff. Inbound flights will resume, but delays are possible. Flights are expected to resume on October 23.
Storm Ashley issued nationwide weather warnings in Ireland for October 20. Orange wind warnings have been issued for Galway and Mayo and yellow warnings for the rest of Ireland. The storm is expected to bring coastal flooding, large waves, poor driving conditions, damage to buildings, power outages, and severe thunderstorms.
Severe weather will persist in France over the coming days. Heavy rain will affect eastern and southern regions until October 18, while light rain is expected in the west through October 19. Northwestern areas will face strong winds and rain until at least October 21. Flooding, landslides, power outages, and road closures have occurred, and almost 1000 people have been evacuated. Rescue operations are ongoing.
There has been one confirmed fatality.
As of October 18, Cuba is experiencing power outages due to a major failure at the Antonio Guiteras power plant. This has disrupted businesses, transportation, telecommunications, and increased security risks. Protests against the government may occur. Technicians are working to restore power, but there is no estimated timeline for resolution.
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