Advisories

Over the coming days, security will be increased in Ankara, Turkey, following an attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries.

On October 23, two militants attacked the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries with gunfire and explosives, killing at least five and wounding 22. The attackers were killed during the confrontation. The Turkish government has labelled the attack as terrorism, attributed it to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), and intensified bombing of PKK sites in Iraq and Syria. Security will likely be increased across Ankara over the coming days. Further attacks are possible.

From November 1-8, unionized rail workers will strike throughout London, United Kingdom, to demand increased wages and improved working conditions.

From November 1 at 6:00 PM to November 8 at 11:59 PM, rail workers will strike throughout London. The actions have been planned by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union and Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) to demand improved working conditions and increased wages. Train services will likely be disrupted and may impact other forms of public transport. Associated protests are possible, which may lead to further disruptions.

On October 30, transportation workers will go on strike for 24-hours across Argentina.

On October 30, transportation workers with the National Transportation Board will go on strike nationwide. Workers responsible for operating airplanes, freight trucking, trains, boats, and taxis will demand higher wages and better union rights. Disruptions to both business and transportation are expected. Demonstrations may also take place outside government buildings. Clashes between protesters and police are possible.

Transportation workers will strike in the coming weeks in Peru, causing extensive public transportation disruptions.

Transportation workers plan to strike over the coming weeks in Peru to protest the lack of protections against violent crime and gang activity. Workers will strike nationwide on October 23 and will gather in Lima to march from Plaza dos de Mayo to the Peruvian Congress. Workers in other Peruvian cities also plan to strike on October 22 and October 31. Public transportation will be closed or inaccessible for the duration of each strike causing widespread disruptions. 

On October 24, protesters will gather in Lima, Peru to to mark Peruvian Construction Workers’ Day.

On October 24, approximately 50,000 demonstrators from the Federation of Construction Workers of Peru (FTCCP) will gather at the Plaza Dos de Mayo. The demonstration will mark Peruvian Construction Workers’ Day which will take place on October 25. The demonstrators will also call for increased security measures for the construction sector. The time of the protest is currently unknown.

On October 22, outbound flights at Brussels South Charleroi Airport in Belgium are canceled due to a staff strike.

Outbound flights are canceled for October 22, at South Charleroi Airport in Brussels, Belgium, due to a security staff strike. Because of the staff shortage, authorities cannot ensure the safety of passengers and staff. Inbound flights will resume, but delays are possible. Flights are expected to resume on October 23.

Through at least October 20 in Mexico, severe storms will be affecting the regions of Veracruz, Tabasco, and Nuevo León.

Through at least October 20 in Mexico, severe weather is expected in various coastal regions due to a low pressure weather system. High winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding are all likely as a result of the storms. The regions of Veracruz, Tabasco, and Nuevo León will be the most heavily affected, with three casualties already reported in Nuevo León.

On October 20, expect severe weather including thunderstorms and flooding across Ireland due to Storm Ashley.

Storm Ashley issued nationwide weather warnings in Ireland for October 20. Orange wind warnings have been issued for Galway and Mayo and yellow warnings for the rest of Ireland. The storm is expected to bring coastal flooding, large waves, poor driving conditions, damage to buildings, power outages, and severe thunderstorms.

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