Severe weather is forecast to hit the Ionian Islands and southern Greece on 17-18 September. The storm has the potential to develop into a Mediterranean cyclonic storm. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, rough seas, and flooding are likely to occur in affected areas.
On 17 September at 18:30 local time in Athens, union protests are scheduled to begin at the Propylaea and march towards the Hellenic Parliament. Simultaneously, protests in Thessaloniki will be held at the Eleftherios Venizelos statue demanding the reopening of schools after the COVID-19 pandemic. Traffic and localized disruptions at protest sites are likely.
A pro-democracy protest demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to take place 19 September at 14:00 local time at Thammasat University’s Tha Pra Chan campus. Thousands of protesters will camp out overnight and at 8:00 on 20 September will march from the university to the Government House. Expect localized and travel disruptions.
A 24-hour nationwide air transportation strike is scheduled to take place on 16 September. The strike has been organized by several trade unions to denounce further attempts to privatize the national civil aviation authority (ENAC). Personnel at airports nationwide are expected to participate in the strike. Impact on operations is likely.
Early on 14 September, Bermuda (UK) saw the Category One Hurricane Paulette pass through. Hurricane and tropical storm conditions are expected to persist in the coming hours. The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning. Bermuda is expected to receive up to 6 inches of rain and experience significant coastal flooding associated with storm surge.
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.