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A train crash is causing major disruptions to railways throughout southern Spain on January 19.

Advisories / By / January 19, 2026

A high-speed train crash on January 19 caused fatalities and has disrupted train services across southern Spain. The collision occurred just north of Cordoba when two trains collided. At least 39 people have died with 150 people injured at this time.. High-speed service between Madrid and Córdoba, Seville, Málaga, and Huelva have been cancelled for the day. Service between Madrid and Cádiz, Algeciras, and Granada will also be affected.

A major bushfire has closed part of the Hume Freeway connecting Sydney and Melbourne, Australia on January 8.

Advisories / By / January 8, 2026

A bushfire will disrupt traffic between Melbourne and Sydney, Australia through January 11. The Hume Freeway that connect Melbourne with Sydney has closed been closed in both directions between Seymour and Violet Town. Victoria State emergency services declared an emergency zone that affects this stretch of highway due to the severity of the fire. The road is expected to remain closed through the weekend as weather conditions, including strong winds, are projected to strengthen the ongoing fire.

Feast of the Black Nazarene celebrations will draw millions into downtown Manila, Philippines on January 9.

Advisories / By / January 8, 2026

Millions are expected to participate in festivities during the Feast of the Black Nazarene celebrations in Manila on January 9. The Feast of the Black Nazarene is a religious holiday that draws millions of attendees to the streets of Manila every year, with an estimated eight million participating in 2025’s celebrations. The event centers around Manila’s Qiapo neighborhood where a procession of religious iconography will take place. Significant road closures will start on January 8.

Protesting farmers will block highways and ports of entry across Greece for 48-hours from January 7-8.

Advisories / By / January 6, 2026

A major 48-hour protest by Greek farmers will block travel throughout Greece from January 7-8. Farmers are escalating previous protests against a proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal along with national level agricultural policy grievances. Many major highways will be blocked as well as border entry points. Roadblocks are expected to close the Bralos junction, Thessaloniki-Athens national road, western Macedonia, Rio-Antirio tolls, and Nea Malgara near Thessaloniki. Other locations will also be affected.

The U.S. operation in Venezuela has caused massive flight disruptions across the Caribbean on January 3.

Advisories / By / January 3, 2026

Major airline cancellations are taking place on January  3 following the U.S. operation in Venezuela. Following the military operation that captured Venezuelan President Maduro, the Federal Aviation Authority ordered U.S. carriers to avoid parts of eastern Caribbean airspace. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled by multiple carriers, including non-domestic airlines. Over 50 percent of Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport have been cancelled. 

A fire killed dozens and injured many others at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland the morning of January 1.

Advisories / By / January 1, 2026

Exercise caution in the coming hours in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, following a ski-resort fire on January 1 at 1:30 AM. The incident occurred at Le Constellation bar at the ski-resort of Crans-Montana following a series of fatal explosions according to unconfirmed eyewitness reports. There are reported dozens of casualties and at least 100 injuries, most of which are between the ages of 16-26. A heightened presence of emergency services and associated traffic disruptions in the immediate and surrounding area are expected over the coming days.

Chinese military exercises will cause massive delays and cancellations on Taiwan on December 30.

Advisories / By / December 29, 2025

A Chinese military exercise will cause massive flight disruptions on Taiwan starting December 30. China has already moved military assets into place to conduct exercises which has prompted the mass cancellation of flights into and from Taiwan. It is estimated that over 100,000 international flight passengers will be affected by these cancellations or diversions. The exercises will take place between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, however residual delays are expected to cause disruptions past the end of the event.

Tropical Storm Hayley is expected to bring heavy rains and damage in Western Australia, Australia starting December 29.

Advisories / By / December 29, 2025

Tropical storm Hayley is expected to bring heavy rain and possible flooding starting December 29 to coastal regions of Western Australia. A cyclone watch and Act Warning is in place for the area between South Beagle Bay and Cockatoo Island in anticipation of the storm which is expected to become a category 4 level cyclone. The storm will have anticipated wind speeds of up to 105 mph. An evacuation center has opened in Broome. 

Independent practitioners will participate in a nationwide doctor strike throughout France from January 5-15.

Advisories / By / December 27, 2025

A nationwide independent doctor strike across France from January 5-15 will limit access to general practitioners. Independent general practitioners will strike across France to oppose the proposed 2026 Social Security Financing Bill. Upwards of 4,500 healthcare professionals are expected to participate. Access to independent practices’ offices will be limited or completely unavailable for appointments during this time. Emergency services will still be available.

A mass protest in downtown Valencia, Spain will cause disruptions during the evening of December 27.

Advisories / By / December 26, 2025

A protest march will cause disruptions throughout Valencia, Spain on December 27 starting at 6:00 PM. Protesters demand that former regional president Carlos Manzón resigns from his seat in parliament following his government’s inept response to the catastrophic floods that hit the area in late October of 2024. Thousands of protesters will march from the city hall square, along Poeta Querol, Marqués de Dos Aguas, Paz, Reina, Brodadors, and Micalet streets, and end at Plaza de la Virgen. 

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