From June 10-12, major travel disruptions are expected in Manila, Philippines due to Independence Day celebrations. Urban areas will be most affected, with road blocks likely causing public transportation delays.
On June 17, at 8:00 AM, unionized healthcare workers will strike for 24 hours. This is a result of unsuccessful negotiations with their local healthcare authority. The strike will impact emergency services and medical institutions citywide.
Expect heightened security and travel disruptions from June 1 until June 5 in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea due to the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit. The summit will bring representatives from 48 African countries to the Korea International Exhibition Centre. Authorities will raise the terror alert level in Seoul and Gyeonggi to “caution” on June 1 and “warning” from June 2-5.
Starting June 4 and continuing over the coming weeks, mass gatherings are expected to occur across India following the results of the general election. There are currently no confirmations of planned gatherings, but major cities are at risk of experiencing protests.
On May 28, airport workers will go on strike across Italy for 24 hours. The strike is expected to affect multiple major airports throughout Italy. Flight delays and cancellations are expected.
On May 28 at 12:00 PM, labor unions in Paris, France will march from Place d’Italie to Montparnasse to oppose potential changes to the French rail line’s public sector status. Turnout may be in the several thousands, as multiple labor unions are supporting the movement. Expect road closures and heightened security presence around the protest venue.
Authorities are tightening security for the UEFA Conference League Final match being held at the OPAP Arena in Athens, Greece on May 29 due to fears of Islamic State terror threats. Authorities have collaborated with Europol to identify potential extremists in advance; expect a heightened police presence in key commercial areas around the capital as the event draws closer, including drones, helicopters and special bomb disposal units.
For the remainder of May, flooding will likely continue to cause disruptions across Rio Grande do Sul. Heavy rainfall from April 29-May 8 accumulated over 31 inches, causing floods that have killed 143 people and injured 806. More than 538,000 people have been displaced. Salgado Filho International Airport services remain suspended, and transport across the region has been severely disrupted.
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.
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