On October 1, union workers will strike in Brussels, Belgium, to denounce the deterioration of working conditions. Brussels Airlines has canceled most flights scheduled in Belgium for October 1 due to staff shortages. Other airlines may follow. Disruptions to public services and businesses are expected.
On September 27 at 4:00 PM, protesters from climate action group Elokapina (Finnish Extinction Rebellion) and additional activists will gather along Mannerheimintie before marching through the streets, likely down Eteläesplanadi. Police presence and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Minor clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.
Over the coming hours, activists will continue to demonstrate across South Africa to denounce an increase in electricity prices from proposed tariff hikes. Demonstrations are taking place in public squares, major roadways, transportation hubs, and government buildings across all nine provinces. Police are present, and demonstrations are disrupting travel on roads and walkways. Essential services may be delayed.
From September 20-24, FGC railway workers in the Catalonia region of Spain will go on strike due to poor working conditions. The Workers’ Commission called the strike following unlawful employer practices by the FGC.
On September 23, transportation workers from De Lijn will go on strike in Flanders, Belgium indefinitely. “Essential employees” will join the strike if negotiations do not restart in the next week. De Lijn is responsible for transportation in the Flemish region of Belgium.
Over the coming days, at least 20 wildfires across northern and central Portugal are expected to worsen. Major roads, including sections of the highway between Lisbon and Porto, have been closed due to smoke and fire, and multiple homes have been destroyed. Casualties have been reported.
On September 13, the US Embassy in Kenya issued an alert for terrorism and kidnapping nationwide citing the approach of anniversary dates for previous attacks on September 21 and October 7. Potential targets include places of worship, tourist destinations such as hotels, malls, and markets, as well as schools and restaurants.
From September 18 at 10 PM to September 19 at 6 AM there will be a planned power outage nationwide in Ecuador to allow for maintenance work. The outage will impact transportation and businesses, leading to potential disruptions in internet service, ATMs, and fueling stations. Electronic security systems may also be affected, which could increase the risk of criminal activity.
Storm Boris continues to batter Central and Eastern Europe, bringing heavy rainfall and severe flooding throughout the region since September 12. Transportation has been severely disrupted in affected areas, with rail services suspended and hundreds of roads shut down across several countries. Thousands have been evacuated across Austria, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Slovakia.
On September 15 in Poland the Międzygórze reservoir and the Stronie Śląskie reservoir were both overwhelmed by recent severe rains. The overflow resulted in Bystrzyca Kłodzka being evacuated. Temporary shelters have been set up in schools and the Gorzanów Palace. The flooding in southern Poland has caused two deaths and has led the Prime Minister to declare a state of emergency.