From September 30 until October 2 in France, the General Confederation of Labor will lead other labor unions on strike, affecting many sectors including transportation. The official strike notice is listed from September 30 at 7:00 PM to October 2 at 8:00 am. Demonstrations will occur across France, and in Paris will begin at Place Denfert Rochereau on October 1 at 2:00 PM.
On October 7 at 6:00 PM, protesters will gather on Konradstraße in Leipzig, Germany. The protests will be on the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. Students previously protested on the Leipzig University campus in May 2024 causing police intervention. Heavy security presence is expected.
On October 5 at 2 PM, protesters will gather at the Place de la Republique in Paris, France. The protest is in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict and will take place two days prior to the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. Clashes between protesters and law enforcement are likely.
From September 30 to October 1, railway workers from Trenord will go on strike in Lombardy, Italy. Trenord is responsible for railway transportation within Lombardy. The region accounts for approximately ten million citizens.
On October 4 at 4:00 PM, activists will gather at Victoria Barracks before marching to Flinders Street Station for a sit-in protest starting at 6:00 PM to denounce the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Police presence and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Minor clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.
Severe wind and rain are expected to impact Thailand due to the intensification of the southwest monsoon through September 29. The entire country is affected but the northern provinces have seen the most severe impact, including flooding and landslides. As of September 23, 35 deaths have been reported. Power outages are reported and evacuation orders have been issued throughout the country.
On September 24, a political protest march lead by the former Bolivian president arrived in La Paz, Bolivia, creating broad security concerns. The march began on September 17 with the objective of reaching of La Paz. The march has already created political violence between supporters and opponents, and is likely to cause further unrest until its dissipation.
As of September 24, recent heavy rains have caused landslides and flooding in London and the surrounding area. The severe weather and flash floods have impacted London roads and the London Underground transport network. So far, transport between Rayners Lane, Richmond, South Acton, and Uxbridge has been suspended.
Aviation workers intend to strike for 24 hours on September 24. Workers will strike in protest of low wages and limited workplace safety standards. The strike will affect major Italian airports and airlines including but not limited to: Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), Venice (VCE), Olbia (OLB), easyJet (U2), and Air Dolomiti (EN). Travel disruptions can be expected across Italy for the duration of the strike and in the days thereafter.
From September 23 to September 26, there will be planned power outages nationwide in Ecuador from 10 PM to 6 AM due to a nationwide energy crisis. Curfews will be put into place and disruptions to transportation and telecommunications are expected.