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Hundreds of thousands participate in May Day protests across Europe on May 1, impacting travel in France, the UK, Germany, and Italy.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023

May Day protests spread across Europe on May 1, disrupting travel in France, the UK, Germany, and Italy. French unions have taken to the streets in Paris to demand an end to pension reform. Protesters in Italy, UK, and Germany have reached the hundreds of thousands, and are expected to disrupt access to health, public transport, and national monuments through May 2.

A car ramming in Tel Aviv has killed 1 and severely injured at least 5 tourists late April 7, ending in a brief fatal encounter between police and the suspect.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / April 7, 2023 April 7, 2023

A vehicle ramming in Tel Aviv has caused delays and heightened security on April 7. At least 1 person is confirmed killed, with around 5 others seriously injured. The suspect drove his car through a pedestrian lane at the Charles Clore Park, striking many tourists and being shot and killed by police after a brief encounter. In response, Prime Minister Netanyahu has called up border reserves to increase security.

On April 6, a 24-hour rail worker strike will cause travel disruptions throughout Portugal.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / April 5, 2023 April 5, 2023

On April 6, a 24-hour rail worker strike will cause travel disruptions throughout Portugal. Rail and train cancellations will likely cause congested roadways. Protests associated with the strike may occur, likely at train stations.

Anticipate travel disruptions after a train derailment killed at least one and injured dozens on April 4 near Voorschoten, Netherlands.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / April 4, 2023 April 10, 2023

Train services are temporarily suspended between The Hague and Leiden after a deadly train collision in Voorschoten, Netherlands in the early morning hours of April 4. The train collided with a construction crane, causing it to derail and catch fire. One person was killed and an estimated 40 others were injured.

Anticipate flight cancellations to or from France, Spain, Ireland, and the UK due to strike on April 8.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / April 4, 2023 April 4, 2023

On April 8, the French Air Traffic Control will strike in protest of pension reform, causing all flights navigating through French airspace to be cancelled. Flights to or from any French, Irish, UK, or Spanish airport are subject to cancellation.

Anticipate heightened security and severe travel disruptions across Argentina during labor protests on April 5

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / April 4, 2023 April 4, 2023

On April 5, members of the Argentinian labor rights group Piquetera Unit (Unidad Piquetera) will hold nationwide demonstrations to demand improved salaries and benefits. Organizers claim that demonstrations will take places in 135 cities across the nation, including the capital, Buenos Aires. Protestors are expected to block major roadways and may clash with police.

Flight disruptions likely due to airport workers strike in Italy on April 2

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 29, 2023 March 29, 2023

Unionized airport workers across Italy are expected to strike on April 2 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. Air travel disruptions are likely nationwide, but especially in Rome, Naples, and Bologna. Disruptions will occur during the strike, as well as immediately before and after.

On March 27, environmental activists clashed with police during protest surrounding European Gas Conference in Vienna, Austria

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 27, 2023 March 27, 2023

On March 27, environmental activists clashed with police during a protest surrounding the European Gas Conference outside a hotel in Vienna, Austria. Activists from various groups called for protests against the energy corporations summit in the city and blocked roads near Hotel am Ring and Johannesgasse. Two officers were injured during the incident. Protests are expected to continue for the duration of the conference through March 29.

On March 27, protests against judicial reform in Israel exploded into calls for a general strike as airports and roads are blocked

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 27, 2023 March 27, 2023

Incident DetailsProtests in Israel against judicial reforms evolved on March 27 into threats of general strike as thousands protest across the country. Airports, train stations, and highways have been occupied or blocked, and the IDF has warned of limited control over the situation. Protesters have threatened further mass action if judicial reforms continue. Traveler SafetySafeAbroad …

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On March 27, expect significant travel disruptions throughout Germany due to nationwide strikes by Ver.di and EVG unions.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 26, 2023 March 26, 2023

On March 27, a strike organized by Ver.di and EVG unions will halt all transportation services in Germany including; planes, trains, boats, buses, trams, and subways. An estimated 2.5 million transportation workers are likely to take part in the strike, many of whom will likely participate in protests across the country.

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Hundreds of thousands participate in May Day protests across Europe on May 1, impacting travel in France, the UK, Germany, and Italy.

A car ramming in Tel Aviv has killed 1 and severely injured at least 5 tourists late April 7, ending in a brief fatal encounter between police and the suspect.

On April 6, a 24-hour rail worker strike will cause travel disruptions throughout Portugal.

Anticipate travel disruptions after a train derailment killed at least one and injured dozens on April 4 near Voorschoten, Netherlands.

Anticipate flight cancellations to or from France, Spain, Ireland, and the UK due to strike on April 8.

Anticipate heightened security and severe travel disruptions across Argentina during labor protests on April 5

Flight disruptions likely due to airport workers strike in Italy on April 2

On March 27, environmental activists clashed with police during protest surrounding European Gas Conference in Vienna, Austria

On March 27, protests against judicial reform in Israel exploded into calls for a general strike as airports and roads are blocked

On March 27, expect significant travel disruptions throughout Germany due to nationwide strikes by Ver.di and EVG unions.

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