On December 9 and December 13 in Finland, airline pilots belonging to the Finnish Airline Pilots Association will go on strike nationwide. The strike has been called to account for unresolved contract negotiations. Over 140 flights have been preemptively cancelled, and more are likely.
Storm Bert has caused severe flooding and damage across the UK as of November 26. Flooding has seriously damaged roadways, with the Met Office issuing over 100 flood warnings so far. Severe weather has also caused damages to transit infrastructure and has prompted delays and warnings from all major UK rail networks.
On November 24, Muslim and Hindu demonstrations are planned at Ramlila Ground in new Delhi, India. Muslim activists are gathering to protest against religious offenses, and Hindu activists have planned a counterprotest. Muslim activists have also planned a march against the Waqf Amendment Bill on the same day in New Delhi. Heightened security and police presence in the area is likely.
On November 23, demonstrations will be held in Colombia in Bucaramanga and Barranquilla to protest recent policy reforms. The protest march in Bucaramanga will begin at Puerta de Sol at 10:00 AM and move to Plaza Civica Luis Carlos Galan; and the march in Barranquilla will begin at Plaza del Joe Arroyo at 9:00 AM and move to Parque Santander.
On November 22, a bomb scare occurred outside the US Embassy in London which was handled with a controlled explosion by local authorities. Although it is believed to have been a hoax, authorities have kept security barricades and details in place near the embassy.
On November 23 at 9:00 PM , railway workers from the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) will strike for 24-hours. The strike will be nationwide and will have the greatest impact in Trenitalia, Trenord, Tper, and Italo. The USB are demanding the renewal of a new contract and improved workplace safety measures. Demonstrations are possible.
On November 22, South Africa declared foodborne illness a national disaster after 900 cases and over 20 deaths since September. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, headache, nausea, and vomiting. The specific cause of the illness remains unknown. Authorities have imposed stricter food handling practices, food safety guidelines, and inspections.
On November 29 at 9:00 AM, workers from the CGIL and UIL unions will strike for eight hours. Approximately 50,000 workers will participate and will demand improvements to the government budget plan for 2025. Demonstrators will gather at Porta Lame in Bologna and additional demonstrations are expected.
Until at least November 23, severe snowstorm advisories are in effect in Germany, Finland, Ireland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Business, transportation, and travel disruptions are likely. Power outages are also possible depending on the amount of snowfall. Emergency crews may take days to clear roads and remove debris.
On November 22 at an unspecified time, over 100,000 people with the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) will demonstrate at the Bhadrakali Temple. The march will pass through New Road Gate, Bir Hospital, Ratna Park, and Tri-Chandra Campus, and will conclude at Durbar Marg. The event has been organized to promote the values of the Communist Party and denounce anarchy.
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