On May 1, expect mass demonstrations to take place in urban centers across the globe as many countries celebrate International Workers’ Day. While demonstrations should remain relatively calm, some will also secondarily function as protests with general demands for improved working conditions. The day is celebrated by over 160 nations worldwide.
From May 6-30, in Vigo, Spain, all flights at Vigo-Peinador Airport will be suspended for runway maintenance. All flights will be diverted to Santiago de Compostela Airport, however flight delays are likely.
On April 21 at 2:00 PM, protesters will be marching along Barbes Boulevard toward Place de La Republique in Paris, France. Activists are rallying against Islamophobia and police brutality targeting Muslims in France. Heightened security presence is likely to accompany the march.
From April 29 to May 2, Border Force personnel at the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will strike over proposed job cuts and increased workloads. This strike will likely disrupt travel at LHR due to its affect on immigration and passport services. Additionally, protests will occur at terminals 2-5.
On April 11th, unionized employees from both the public and private sectors of the Italian General Workers’ Confederation (CGIL) will go on a nationwide strike. They are demanding higher wages and protesting against public health and tax reforms. The strike is expected to cause disruptions in transportation, government operations, healthcare, and education. Violent protests are likely to be met with force by police.
On April 6 at 3:00 PM, pro-Palestinian activists have planned a march along University Avenue in Toronto, Canada. Protesters are calling for an end to the Israel/Hamas conflict. The march will likely pass peacefully but an increase in police presence is expected.
From April 9-13, the San Carlos de Bariloche Airport in Argentina will close for runway and taxiway maintenance. Repairs are being done to comply with landing safety regulations. More than 160 flights are expected to be disrupted due to this maintenance.
On April 9 in Greece, unionized air traffic control (ATC) personnel will strike nationwide. The strike is set from 8 AM to 12 PM. Workers are denouncing the death of an ATC worker while on duty. This work stoppage is expected to disrupt all air travel across the country.
At roughly 8:00 AM, April 3, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred near Hualien City, Taiwan, with multiple aftershocks and tsunami warnings which have since been cancelled. 9 deaths and 934 injuries have been reported, although these should be expected to rise. Additionally, at least 150 are trapped, but alive, inside buildings. This is Taiwan’s strongest earthquake event in 25 years.
On March 29 at 6:30 PM, activists will gather at Place Jean Ferrat in Paris, France to demand the release of Georges Abdallah. Activists are expected to protest peacefully but expect a heightened police presence in the area surrounding the protest.
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