Incident Details Healthcare operations in Anana, Lantaron, and Valdegovia will face disruptions due to a worker strike through April 17. These disruptions are occurring within Basque Country, Spain. Reports indicate …
Incident Details Expect widespread travel disruptions in the Philippines due to a planned transport strike demanding government action addressing increased fuel prices and desired transport operation subsidies. In conjunction with …
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a level 3 warning out of a 5-level scale for the Sakurajima Volcano. The volcano released major plumes of ash and debris that will affect areas within a 1.2-mile radius of the Minamidake summit and Showa craters. Volcanic ash in the area delayed and canceled flights and local transportation in Kagoshima. Debris covering roadways will lead to unsafe driving conditions and delays over the coming days.
Taxi drivers will stage major protests on April 13 in Rīga, Daugavpils, and Jelgava. The demonstrations advocate for a fair taxi industry that encourages healthy competition and new entrants to the market. Activities will include large convoys that are expected to significantly slow or halt traffic, as well as rallies and press conferences. All necessary permits have been obtained for the protest, and a large police presence will be deployed to ensure the safety of all involved.
Vietnam continues to experience heatwave conditions, with the highest temperatures affecting central and southern regions, including Ho Chi Minh City. Daytime temperatures are expected to exceed 95°F–104°F, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heatstroke. Current conditions align with seasonal temperature peaks and may persist into early May.
Incident Details The Union of Air Traffic Controllers will host an indefinite strike starting April 17, opposing Saerco management group and poor working conditions. Union members are denouncing alleged employee …
Primary care doctors have organized the strikes for April 9 and April 23. The doctors are affiliated with the Galician Inter-Union Confederation-Health. The stoppages will impact all primary care centers in Galicia, including appointments and procedures. The strikes are part of an ongoing campaign where doctors are demanding a maximum of 30 patients per day, along with hiring additional staff. Emergency rooms will still operate during these stoppages.
North Korea launched two ballistic into the Sea of Japan on April 7 and April 8. These launches follow a recent increase in regional tensions. Historically, these kinds of missile launches have provoked responses from South Korea and the United States including heightened military presence, heightened police presence in cities, as well as both emergency and military drills. Emergency services may be on high alert in response.
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), which began rolling out on October 12, 2025, will be fully operational across all Schengen Area countries by April 10. The EES requires travelers from outside the Schengen Area to register biometric data and verify the data again on future uses. Before this full rollout, only about 50% of travelers had to use the EES. Certain locations saw wait times increase by up to 70% during the EES rollout, causing multi-hour delays.
Mozambique faces a nationwide cholera epidemic with authorities reporting over 7,300 cases and 82 deaths as of April 6. Cholera is a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food or water that can cause severe dehydration if untreated. The Ministry of Health classifies the situation as an epidemic and expands sanitation and response efforts. Transmission risk remains elevated in areas with poor sanitation, overcrowding, and seasonal flooding.