Advisories

On November 20, health workers in Italy will strike nationwide and demonstrate in Rome for better wages and working conditions.

On November 20, health workers will strike nationwide and rally in Rome to demand increased wages and improved working conditions. The exact start time of the stoppage is unconfirmed but will likely begin early and last into the night. Protesters will gather at Piazza Santi Apostoli in Rome from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Additional associated actions are possible. Police presence and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Health services will be disrupted across Italy.

Following violence in Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 7, authorities have increased security and banned protests until November 14.

Following several attacks on November 7, Dutch authorities have heightened security in Amsterdam and Amstelveen. The violence was mainly focused between pro-Palestinian protesters and Israeli football fans. Dutch authorities have banned protests until November 14 and have increased police presence. 

In 2024, Australia has had over 40,000 cases of Pertussis so far, its largest outbreak on record.

In 2024, Australia has had over 40,000 cases of Pertussis so far, making it the largest outbreak on record. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is highly contagious and can be dangerous to people with respiratory issues. The regions of Queensland and South Wales are disproportionately affected, and the outbreak is likely due to a drop in vaccination rates.

On November 11, Polish citizens will gather in Warsaw, Poland, to commemorate Polish Independence Day, counter protests are expected.

On November 11 at 2:00 PM, approximately 100,000 people will march from the Rondo Romana Dmowskiego to the National Stadium to commemorate Polish Independence Day. Counter-protesters will march from the Plac Konstytucji to the Plac Trzech Krzyży. Significant traffic disruptions and a heightened security presence are expected.

From November 10 to November 16, security will be heightened in Lima, Peru for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

From November 10 to November 16, security will be heightened across Lima, Peru, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Over 13,000 law enforcement officers will secure Lima International Airport, the Lima Convention Center, the Ministry of Culture, the Gran Teatro Nacional, as well as 19 hotels. Checkpoints, snipers, and bomb squads will be established. Roads may be closed around the city.

On November 14, airline pilots across France will strike to oppose increased taxes on tickets, disrupting travel.

On November 14, the National Union of Pilots will strike across France. The strike will oppose government plans to increase taxes on airline tickets. The strike has encouraged other aviation personnel to join the strike. Flight disruptions are likely across France and disruptions may linger to November 15. Demonstrations may occur, and heightened security is expected.

On November 4, a red warning was issued for Barcelona, Spain, due to torrential rain and flooding.

On November 4, red warnings were issued for Catalonia due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Currently 15 flights have been cancelled and roads leading to the airport are blocked, causing severe disruptions to El Prat Airport in Barcelona. Several highways have been closed and all commuter trains in northeast Catalonia have been suspended.  This follows storms in Valencia which has killed at least 217 people. 

As of November 4, a volcanic eruption at Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores, Indonesia, has killed at least ten people.

On November 4, Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, spewing volcanic materials up to 2000 meters (6,561 feet) into the air. Hot ash hit a nearby village, collapsing houses and causing at least 10 deaths. At least 10,000 people have been affected in the Wulanggitang District. Due to increased activity, authorities raised the alert level to IV, the highest level in the Volcanological Survey of Indonesia’s (PVMBG) four-tiered system. Additional eruptions are possible.

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