On May 28, airport workers will go on strike across Italy for 24 hours. The strike is expected to affect multiple major airports throughout Italy. Flight delays and cancellations are expected.
On May 28 at 12:00 PM, labor unions in Paris, France will march from Place d’Italie to Montparnasse to oppose potential changes to the French rail line’s public sector status. Turnout may be in the several thousands, as multiple labor unions are supporting the movement. Expect road closures and heightened security presence around the protest venue.
Authorities are tightening security for the UEFA Conference League Final match being held at the OPAP Arena in Athens, Greece on May 29 due to fears of Islamic State terror threats. Authorities have collaborated with Europol to identify potential extremists in advance; expect a heightened police presence in key commercial areas around the capital as the event draws closer, including drones, helicopters and special bomb disposal units.
For the remainder of May, flooding will likely continue to cause disruptions across Rio Grande do Sul. Heavy rainfall from April 29-May 8 accumulated over 31 inches, causing floods that have killed 143 people and injured 806. More than 538,000 people have been displaced. Salgado Filho International Airport services remain suspended, and transport across the region has been severely disrupted.
On May 1, expect mass demonstrations to take place in urban centers across the globe as many countries celebrate International Workers’ Day. While demonstrations should remain relatively calm, some will also secondarily function as protests with general demands for improved working conditions. The day is celebrated by over 160 nations worldwide.
From May 6-30, in Vigo, Spain, all flights at Vigo-Peinador Airport will be suspended for runway maintenance. All flights will be diverted to Santiago de Compostela Airport, however flight delays are likely.
On April 21 at 2:00 PM, protesters will be marching along Barbes Boulevard toward Place de La Republique in Paris, France. Activists are rallying against Islamophobia and police brutality targeting Muslims in France. Heightened security presence is likely to accompany the march.
From April 29 to May 2, Border Force personnel at the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will strike over proposed job cuts and increased workloads. This strike will likely disrupt travel at LHR due to its affect on immigration and passport services. Additionally, protests will occur at terminals 2-5.
On April 11th, unionized employees from both the public and private sectors of the Italian General Workers’ Confederation (CGIL) will go on a nationwide strike. They are demanding higher wages and protesting against public health and tax reforms. The strike is expected to cause disruptions in transportation, government operations, healthcare, and education. Violent protests are likely to be met with force by police.
On April 6 at 3:00 PM, pro-Palestinian activists have planned a march along University Avenue in Toronto, Canada. Protesters are calling for an end to the Israel/Hamas conflict. The march will likely pass peacefully but an increase in police presence is expected.