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Thousands of flights were canceled at seven major airports in Germany on February 17 in a union strike; significant travel delays are expected.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 17, 2023 February 17, 2023

Thousands of flights were canceled at seven major airports across Germany on February 17, following a strike by unionized airport workers that nearly shut down domestic air travel. Workers from Munich International (MUC), Hamburg (HAM), Frankfurt (FRA), Dortmund (DTM), Stuttgart (STR), and Bremen Airports (BRE) participated in the strike, which was organized for higher wages.

Millions of tourists are expected to participate in Brazil’s annual nationwide Carnival celebrations from February 17-22, causing significant delays to travel.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 14, 2023 February 14, 2023

Millions of tourists are expected to participate in Brazil’s annual nationwide Carnival celebrations from February 17-22. Significant travel delays are expected as hundreds of thousands of tourists arrive from outside of the country. Security personnel will be more active during Carnival, with tens of thousands of officers on duty to respond to crimes targeting tourists becoming more prevalent.

On February 10, access to emergency health services in England, United Kingdom will be limited due to an ambulance workers’ strike.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023

Ambulance drivers and EMTs are expected to strike on February 10, causing significant disruptions to emergency healthcare across England. Only imminently life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest, will be attended to. All other calls will be deprioritized.

General strikes and anti-pension reform protests in France that began January 19 have intensified across the country.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023

Unions across France began the largest public strikes and work stoppages the country had seen in over a decade on January 19. Calls for a national general strike have been directed against recent pension reform plans by President Macron. The strikes are expected to limit transportation and access to essential services in the coming days.

A shooting in an East Jerusalem, Israel Synagogue on January 27 has left at least 5 dead and more wounded.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023

At least 5 have been confirmed dead and more wounded after a shooting in an East Jerusalem Synagogue in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood. Police have detained the suspected gunmen and are increasing the security in the surrounding area to limit continued violence.

On January 11, a man attacked and wounded six people at Gare du Nord train station in Paris, France, seriously injuring one before being shot by off-duty police.

Advisories / By Delila Brams / January 11, 2023 March 25, 2024

On January 11 at approximately 6:42 AM, a man attacked and wounded six people with a homemade, bladed weapon at Gare du Nord train station in Paris, leaving one with serious injuries. Off-duty police officers neutralized the threat within a minute of the attack, shooting the assailant three times and leaving him in critical condition.

Pro-Bolsonaro demonstrators have stormed government buildings, clashed with security forces in Brasilia, Brazil on January 8

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / January 8, 2023 January 8, 2023

Following a series of protests across the country, supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed government buildings around Brasilia, Brazil on January 8, and have demanded the military intervene against President da Silva. Riot police have clashed with protestors and are attempting to retake government buildings.

Heightened security and travel disruptions are expected in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on January 2-3 following clashes between protesters and police.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / January 2, 2023 January 2, 2023

On January 1-2, protests around the Christ the Redeemer Monument in Santa Cruz, Bolivia resulted in clashes between protesters and police. No casualties have been reported, but protesters did set fire to several cars and tires. This is the latest of a string of protests following the arrest of department governor Luis Fernando Camacho last week.

Expect heightened security and police searches throughout Copenhagen, Denmark due to a series of stabbings from December 24-27.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / December 30, 2022 December 30, 2022

Due to a series of stabbings from December 24-27, Danish Police have increased patrols and implemented Search Zones throughout Copenhagen, Denmark. In the following zones, police officers can stop and search anyone without probable cause: Åboulevard, Ågade, Bispebjergvej, Bispeengbuen, Borups Allé, Fredensgade, Haraldsgade, Hareskovvej, Lersø Parkallé, Orgelbyggervej, Rådvadsvej, Peblinge Dossering, Sortedam Dossering, Tagensvej, Tuborgvej, and Utterslevvej. These heightened security measures will likely last well into January, causing travel delays and other disruptions.

Protesters supporting fatally-shot Kurds gather in Paris, France on December 26 cause travel disruptions

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / December 26, 2022 December 26, 2022

Demonstrators will march from the Kurdish cultural centre to 147 Rue La Fayette on December 26 in Paris, France. This is in response to the killing of three Kurdish people by a gunman who opened fire at the Kurdish cultural centre on December 23. Protests are expected to continue for several days and have the potential to turn violent.

Advisories

Thousands of flights were canceled at seven major airports in Germany on February 17 in a union strike; significant travel delays are expected.

Millions of tourists are expected to participate in Brazil’s annual nationwide Carnival celebrations from February 17-22, causing significant delays to travel.

On February 10, access to emergency health services in England, United Kingdom will be limited due to an ambulance workers’ strike.

General strikes and anti-pension reform protests in France that began January 19 have intensified across the country.

A shooting in an East Jerusalem, Israel Synagogue on January 27 has left at least 5 dead and more wounded.

On January 11, a man attacked and wounded six people at Gare du Nord train station in Paris, France, seriously injuring one before being shot by off-duty police.

Pro-Bolsonaro demonstrators have stormed government buildings, clashed with security forces in Brasilia, Brazil on January 8

Heightened security and travel disruptions are expected in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on January 2-3 following clashes between protesters and police.

Expect heightened security and police searches throughout Copenhagen, Denmark due to a series of stabbings from December 24-27.

Protesters supporting fatally-shot Kurds gather in Paris, France on December 26 cause travel disruptions

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