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Aviation ground workers will strike intermittently starting September 3 through January 2 across Portugal; flight delays and cancellations expected.

Advisories / By / September 1, 2025

Ground workers associated with the Metal and Allied Industries Union (SIMA) will strike intermittently across Portugal September 3 through January 2. This protest follows extended protests by ground workers in July and August. The first strike will begin on September 3 at 12:00 AM and end on September 9 at 11:59 PM. Further strikes will take place each Friday-Monday during the following weeks until, a final, extended strike from December 19 through January 2.

On September 3, a commemorative military parade will take place in Beijing, China. Parade-related security checkpoints have already been established.

Advisories / By / August 29, 2025

On September 3, a military parade commemorating the end of World War II will proceed along Changan Avenue and pass through Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Areas surrounding the parade location have been closed for rehearsals and security checks. Security checks have also increased at railway stations and airports within China.

Expect further attacks against government facilities in Cali, Colombia, over the coming weeks.

Advisories / By / August 29, 2025

Terrorist organizations are expected to continue targeting government facilities including police stations and military buildings in Cali. The latest bombing attack on August 21 killed six while injuring 60 outside of the Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base. Several police stations also experienced bombings on June 10. Expect Increased security measures to follow.

Typhoon Podul will make landfall in southeastern Taiwan on August 13; flooding, landslides, and essential service disruptions are possible.

Advisories / By / August 12, 2025

Typhoon Podul (Yangliu) is forecast to make landfall near Hualien and Taitung early on August 13, and will later move northwest towards China. Kaohsiung city, Hualien, Pingtung, and Taitung counties will all be affected. Winds of up to 96 mph and at least 24 inches of rainfall are expected. Flash floods and landslides are possible. Typhoon Podul’s trajectory and intensity may change with short notice.

Severe heat strikes southern Europe, causing wildfires and heat advisories this week.

Advisories / By / August 11, 2025

Severe heat across southern Europe triggered wildfires, evacuations, and widespread heat advisories. Southern France recorded 109.4°F, and last week a blaze burned 16,000 hectares amid a red alert in the country’s wine region. Bulgaria reported 200 fires, with hundreds of firefighters deployed. Hungary set a national record high of 104°F on August 10.

Baggage handling workers associated with Ryanair Group Airlines will strike across Spain August 15-17; further strikes possible.

Advisories / By / August 11, 2025

Azul Handling ground workers, who provide ground handling services for Ryanair Group airlines, will strike August 15-17 from 5:00 AM-9:00 AM, 12:00 PM-3:00 PM, and 9:00 PM-11:59 PM. Should Azul Handling not come to a resolution with striking workers by the 17th, the work stoppages will continue every following Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday until December 31 during the same timeframes. Flight delays are expected, and cancellations are possible.

Follow evacuation orders and expect significant disruptions over the coming hours amidst an ongoing wildfire near Canakkale, Turkey.

Advisories / By / August 8, 2025

A fire began to the east of Canakkale city early on August 8 and has spread rapidly due to the extreme heat. Firefighting operations are ongoing, and evacuation orders have been issued for parts of the city. Further evacuation orders are possible, and short-notice road closures and traffic diversions are expected.

Major wildfire in Occitane, France, causes significant disruptions and evacuations over the coming hours.

Advisories / By / August 5, 2025

The Ribaute fire has consumed 10,000 hectares (24,710.5 acres) and has closed two major motorways (A9 and A61). The wildfire started in Ribaute, France, due to winds of up to 24.9 miles per hour. The fire is said to be spreading around 3.1 miles per hour and 1,250 firefighters are attempting to put it out. This wildfire is ongoing, and is likely to continue to cause disruptions. 

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