At least three people have died in Uppsala after a shooting in a hair salon on April 29. Police are searching for the suspect, who is believed to have fled the scene in a vehicle. Authorities have cordoned off the area and urged nearby residents to stay sheltered in place as the investigation continues. The motive remains unknown. Increased security in the area is likely.
Authorities in Athens received an emergency call reporting a bomb threat in the Hellenic Parliament building on April 29. The surrounding area has reportedly been cordoned off, and police have closed Vasilissis Sofias Street to traffic while the investigation is underway. Emergency services are present at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
A major power outage across Spain and Portugal began around 12:30 PM on April 28. Air and train travel has been suspended until further notice. Street lights have turned off, causing heavy traffic in urban centers. Phone lines in some areas are down, and authorities are urging people to only use cell phones for emergency calls. Electricity providers have estimated restoring power will take 6 to 10 hours.
On May 1 at 7:00 AM, approximately 5,500 senior physicians and 370 perioperative nurses in New Zealand’s public hospitals will strike for 24 hours. The work stoppage is being organized to advocate for improved working conditions and higher wages. Significant disruptions to non-urgent medical care are expected.
A State of Emergency (SoE) remains in effect in parts of Callao region and Lima province, Peru, amid a continued rise in crime. Initially declared on March 17, the SoE has been extended through at least May 17. Expect travel disruption and potential localized disturbances over the coming weeks.
The Kuomintang (KMT) party has organized a demonstration for 3:00 PM on April 26 to criticize President Lai Ching-te’s alleged abuse of judicial powers. Protesters will gather on Ketagalan Boulevard outside of the Presidential Office building. Local media reports that 50,000 people have registered to attend the protest.
Exercise caution in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region due to recent heavy rainfall. Météo France has issued an orange flood warning (moderate risk) until at least April 22. Around 1,100 homes are reportedly without power, and flooding has impacted roads in Montignac-Lascaux after the Vézère River overflowed on April 19. Flooding, storm surges, and landslides are highly possible.
On April 20, Australian health authorities reported a measles outbreak in Western Australia. 15 cases have been confirmed in the past month, compared to a national total of 57 cases in 2024. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease. Symptoms typically appear 10 to 14 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, and a rash.
The 2025 general election in the Philippines will be held on May 12, and authorities anticipate the possibility of related political violence and disruptions. Campaign rallies and other political events will draw large crowds, particularly in the capital city of Manila. Travel disruptions and road closures are also likely.
A man was fatally stabbed at the Sophie-Charlotte-Platz metro station in Berlin on April 12. Police have since detained the suspect and the station reportedly remains open, but heightened security measures and a large police presence will likely remain in place at the station for several hours.
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