Five people were wounded during a stabbing in Dam Square just before 3:30 PM. Police have arrested the suspect, but have not yet established a motive for the stabbings. Police have imposed a cordon at Sint Nicolaasstraat and at Dam Square.
Protesters will gather at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights at 2:00 PM on March 29. This protest is part of a series of ongoing pro-Palestine gatherings worldwide in observance of the upcoming Quds Day on April 5. Social media engagement suggests the March 29 protest will see turnout in the high hundreds or low thousands.
Beginning March 26, workers at São Paulo’s public rail operator, Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos (CPTM), will launch an indefinite strike to protest the privatization of Lines 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade. The strike is expected to disrupt service on these lines. Lines 7-Rubi and 10-Turquesa will remain unaffected, as they are represented by a different union.
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) will be fully closed on March 31 due to a major trade union strike that will affect transportation workers. All flights at CRL scheduled for March 31 have been canceled. All outbound flights at BRU have been canceled, and there is a possibility of inbound flights being canceled as well.
Large protests broke out in Turkey on March 21 related to the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Protesters claim that the criminal charges brought against İmamoğlu are politically motivated. At least 343 protesters have been arrested and demonstrations in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir have seen violent clashes between protesters and police.
Heavy rainfall in Johor, Malaysia, has led to significant disruptions and evacuations as of March 20. Flooding and landslides across the region forced at least 11,776 people to evacuate. Heavily affected areas include Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Kulai, and Pontian. Rainfall and flooding are expected to continue through March 22.
A fire at an electrical station of London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) has resulted in a full suspension of flights in and out of the airport until at least March 22. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and authorities have not provided an anticipated time for the restoration of power and service at Heathrow.
On March 13, a landslide in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, ruptured a Petroecuador oil pipeline, spilling crude over 50 miles and polluting the Esmeraldas River. Authorities have declared an environmental emergency as the spill continues to disrupt water access, agriculture, and fishing. As of March 18, health officials have reported over 100 cases of respiratory illness and skin irritation linked to exposure.
As of March 17, the State of Emergency originally imposed on March 10 in the La Libertad region of Peru, has been expanded to several provinces including the capital Lima, amid rise in crime rates. The SoE will remain in effect for 60 days. Expect heightened security and travel disruptions across affected provinces.
A pro-EU demonstration is expected to cause significant disruption at Piata Victoriei in Bucharest on March 15. Demonstrators will begin assembling around 5:00 PM to express support for EU membership and democratic values, while condemning the perceived increase in far-right and pro-Russian influences. A large turnout is expected, with numbers ranging from the thousands to tens of thousands. Clashes with police and counter-protesters are also possible.
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