An international music and jazz festival, Jazzablanca, will take place from July 2 to July 11 at Anfa Park. With over 50 music artists and approximately 70,000 guests in attendance, the festival will attract large crowds in central Casablanca. Traffic congestion is likely along routes connecting Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to central Casablanca.
An unidentified individual placed a parcel bomb at the entrance to an apartment building in Monaco, injuring three people when it detonated at approximately 9:00 PM on June 29. The suspect then fled across the border to France. An investigation is underway, and French and Monegasques authorities have mobilized across the region. Whether the bombing constitutes a terrorist attack or targeted murder attempt is unknown at this time.
Renfe rail staff are scheduled to conduct 24-hour national strikes across Spain on June 29 and July 15. The strike has been called by Sindicato Ferroviario over concerns regarding the future of Renfe Mercancías, the state owned freight railroad. The strikes are expected to affect rail services nationwide, including cancellations and delays, affecting both passenger and freight operations.
Renfe rail staff are scheduled to conduct 24-hour national strikes across Spain on June 29 and July 15. The strike has been called by Sindicato Ferroviario over concerns regarding the future of Renfe Mercancías, the state owned freight railroad. The strikes are expected to affect rail services nationwide, including cancellations and delays, affecting both passenger and freight operations.
The Auditorio Miguel Ríos in Madrid, Spain, will host around 50,000 attendees for the RIO BABEL festival from July 3 to July 5. RIO BABEL aims to celebrate the ninth edition of integration between European and Latin American cultures. Each day of the event will occur from 6:00 PM to 3:30 AM the next day. With a large attendance expected, travel disruptions around the auditorium and heightened security are expected.
The Pride March will begin at the Atocha roundabout and end at the Plaza de Colón. The march is to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and culture. Approximately 1 million participants and spectators are expected to be at the march. Hundreds of police officers will be in the area to secure crowds and ensure the safety of participants. There will be road closures, and public transport will experience delays from the late afternoon to the end of the day.
A planned 24-hour water outage will begin at approximately 10:00 AM on June 29 and continue until 10:00 AM on June 30. The outage is part of an assessment of critical water supplies and will affect several neighborhoods, including Durbanville, Philadelphia, Fisantekraal, Klipheuwel, and areas served by the Voëlvlei pipeline. Disruptions to water service are expected throughout the affected areas.
Due to failed negotiations between the Union of Road Workers and transit employers, bus drivers across Rio de Janeiro will strike indefinitely, beginning on June 29. The strike is expected to affect thousands of people, including residents and tourists, and alternative modes of transportation will likely become more sought after.
Approximately 10,000 demonstrators are expected to attend the “White Ribbon March” to demand electoral reforms and denounce government corruption. The demonstration has been organized by a coalition of religious, civic, and activist groups. The rally will take place near the EDSA People Power Monument, with heightened police presence expected around the nearby EDSA Shrine and the US Embassy. Traffic disruptions and heavy congestion are likely along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue and White Plains Avenue.
Gion Matsuri, a Shinto festival and one of Japan’s largest cultural celebrations, is held in Kyoto, Japan, from July 1 to 31. Over one million people attend each year, with the largest crowds on July 17 and July 24, when the two Yamaboko Junko float parades occur. From July 14-16 and July 21-23, downtown Kyoto’s streets are closed for Yoiyama, evening street festivals. Heightened security measures and extensive road closures are implemented throughout the festival.