On May 21, Andriy Portnov, a former Pro-Russia Ukrainian Politician was shot several times outside Colegio Americano de Madrid. The police were called around 9:15 AM and reported that several people attacked Portnov and fled to a nearby forest area. Investigations are ongoing and police continue the search for the suspects.
Unionized transport workers will strike across Indonesia for 24 hours on May 20, and protest at 1:00 PM at the Ministry of Transport, House of Representatives and the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. Additional gatherings are likely. The Indonesian Transportation Workers Union (SPAI) organized the action to denounce an app-based ride-hailing service accused of violating transport regulations. Thousands are expected to participate. Heightened security is expected.
A power outage occurred at 2:30 PM in London, disrupting underground services. While power has been restored, the cause is still unknown and metro disruptions continue to be ongoing. The Bakerloo, Weaver and Suffragette lines have been suspended and there are severe delays on the Elizabeth, Circle, Jubilee, and Piccadilly lines. Multiple stations have been closed including Covent Garden, South Kensington, and Tottenham Court Road.
An offshore magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred 136 miles south of Ushuaia, Argentina at 9:58 AM, with tremors being felt on land. Tsunami warnings were issued for the Magallanes region of Chile and Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Evacuations are currently ongoing in both regions.
At least three people have died in Uppsala after a shooting in a hair salon on April 29. Police are searching for the suspect, who is believed to have fled the scene in a vehicle. Authorities have cordoned off the area and urged nearby residents to stay sheltered in place as the investigation continues. The motive remains unknown. Increased security in the area is likely.
Authorities in Athens received an emergency call reporting a bomb threat in the Hellenic Parliament building on April 29. The surrounding area has reportedly been cordoned off, and police have closed Vasilissis Sofias Street to traffic while the investigation is underway. Emergency services are present at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
A major power outage across Spain and Portugal began around 12:30 PM on April 28. Air and train travel has been suspended until further notice. Street lights have turned off, causing heavy traffic in urban centers. Phone lines in some areas are down, and authorities are urging people to only use cell phones for emergency calls. Electricity providers have estimated restoring power will take 6 to 10 hours.
On May 1 at 7:00 AM, approximately 5,500 senior physicians and 370 perioperative nurses in New Zealand’s public hospitals will strike for 24 hours. The work stoppage is being organized to advocate for improved working conditions and higher wages. Significant disruptions to non-urgent medical care are expected.
A State of Emergency (SoE) remains in effect in parts of Callao region and Lima province, Peru, amid a continued rise in crime. Initially declared on March 17, the SoE has been extended through at least May 17. Expect travel disruption and potential localized disturbances over the coming weeks.
The Kuomintang (KMT) party has organized a demonstration for 3:00 PM on April 26 to criticize President Lai Ching-te’s alleged abuse of judicial powers. Protesters will gather on Ketagalan Boulevard outside of the Presidential Office building. Local media reports that 50,000 people have registered to attend the protest.
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