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“Block Everything” protests nationwide across France on September 10 will continue to cause disruptions and unrest over the coming hours.

Advisories / By / September 10, 2025

Nationwide protests erupted across France on September 10. Protesters have blocked roads, tram lines, and reportedly assaulted police officers with various objects, prompting officers to use tear gas. The protests were organized by the “Block Everything” movement in response to former prime minister Francois Bayrou’s budget proposal. Staged marches and barricades will continue to cause significant disruptions in urban centers over the coming hours.

Violent “Gen Z” protests on September 8 in Nepal cause travel disruptions and security threats; expect flight disruptions

Advisories / By / September 10, 2025

Protests over the government’s social media ban in Kathmandu, Nepal turned deadly after security forces opened fire on protesters, killing 19. In the following hours, protesters responded by attacking government buildings and politician homes with hand grenades and improvised incendiary devices. The Nepalese government has responded with military force to quiet the protests, locking down the border with India and shutting down all airports.

The hoax bomb threats on September 5 targeting sensitive locations in Mumbai, India have led to evacuations and a visible increase in security.

Advisories / By / September 8, 2025

Hoax bomb threats in Mumbai on September 5 have led to evacuations and a visible increase in security around schools, transportation hubs, hospitals, and hotels. These incidents have caused evacuations and travel delays, despite no explosives being recovered. Further threats are likely amid the Hindu Ganeshotsav festival running through October, though these events are more likely to be hoaxes rather than actual attacks.

Pensioners will continue to protest on Wednesdays indefinitely at Plaza del Congreso in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Advisories / By / September 8, 2025

Pensioners are continuing to protest President Javier Milei’s pension cuts and demanding improved benefits throughout 2025. Prior protests have turned violent, with authorities dispersing crowds using tear gas and batons. Labor unions and civic groups often join, with 24-48 hour strikes by judicial, educational, and healthcare workers. Demonstrations are expected to continue through and beyond the October 26 midterm elections.

The Federation of Free Trade Unions (FFTU) in education will protest in Bucharest, Romania, on September 8 making major travel disruptions expected.

Advisories / By / September 6, 2025

30,000 protesters will rally at Victoriei Square on September 8 at 12:00 PM and march to Cotrocreni Palace in Bucharest. Demonstrations, ongoing since July over education reforms including larger class sizes and reduced overtime, have prompted a teacher boycott. Other nationwide protests are likely until Education Minister Daniel David holds an audience with union leaders. Victoriei Square and Cotrocreni Palace remain likely sites for further protests.

Air traffic control workers across France will go on strike from September 18 to 19, resulting in travel disruptions.

Advisories / By / September 6, 2025

The Syndicat Majoritaire des Contoleurs Aeriens (SNCTA), France’s largest air traffic control union representing about 60% of all French air traffic control workers, will engage in a 24-hour strike from the morning of September 18 to the end of September 19. SNCTA is calling for increased wages as well as management reform. A similar strike by smaller unions on July 3 and 4 caused over one million passengers to be affected and thousands of flights to be canceled.

Mass protests will pop up in major Brazilian cities on September 7 causing disruptions and safety concerns.

Advisories / By / September 6, 2025

Mass protests are expected in Brazil’s major cities on September 7. Protesters will voice their support for former president Jair Bolsonaro amid his trial for alleged involvement in a 2022 coup. The protests, coinciding with Brazil’s Independence Day, have a potential of turning violent and attracting counter protests.

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.

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