Through at least September 4th, Typhoon Shanshan is forecast to continue northeast across Japan from the Kyushu region through Shikoku, Kinki, Chobu, and Kanto, potentially reaching as far northeast as Tokyo. The storm caused landslides and destruction in Kyushu. Train, ferry, and bus services have been halted in the regions affected.
Nurses across the Algarve region in Portugal will go on strike from August 22-23. These nurses are demanding better wages and working conditions, and the strike is likely to cause major delays to hospitals and emergency services.
On August 14, the União Nacional dos Estudantes (UNE) students’ union will lead nationwide protests to denounce recent education reforms. While most protests are expected at government buildings in urban centers, previous UNE calls for protest have resulted in associated demonstrations on the University of São Paulo campus.
Starting August 5 in Murcia, Spain, ambulance drivers will strike indefinitely. The strikes are organized by the Central Workers’ Union over pay and working conditions. Specific timetables and an end date are unknown.
In the early hours of July 26, arson attacks were carried out on France’s train network. Lines connecting Paris to cities such as Lille, Bordeaux, and Strasbourg are damaged. Lines from London to Paris have also been disrupted. The attack took place just hours before the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games.
From July 27- 29, demonstrators will hold nationwide protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte. The protests coincide with the national holiday, Fiestas Patrias Peruanas. Flashpoints will include main plazas and government buildings. Heightened security measures will be enforced, including vehicle stops.
On July 25 at 6:00 PM, a large crowd of protesters will gather at the Place de la République in Paris, France. The protest is organized to denounce implications of the Olympic Games, such as environmental consequences. The protest is scheduled for just one day before the Games’ opening ceremony.
Bus workers will begin an indefinite strike on July 15 in the cities of Ferrol, Naron, and Neda in Galicia, Spain. The workers cite passenger transport policies as the reason for the strikes, and are demanding policy change from management and transport subsidiaries.
Over the coming weeks, anti-tourism protesters are expected to continue staging demonstrations across Spain. Protesters are spraying tourists with water guns in numerous major cities, including Barcelona. These protests come as movements against tourism emerge globally.
Until at least July 11, severe weather is expected across South Africa, including heavy rainfall and strong winds that may lead to flooding and landslides. Airports and public transportation will likely face widespread cancellations and delays.
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