Travel delays are expected throughout the country of France from 3-5 February due to a nationwide strike planned by air traffic controllers and airport workers. Although strike motivations are yet to be announced, it is set to start at 20:00 local time 3 February and end at 6:00 local time 5 February. Lack of staff will likely impact airport operations.
A one-year state of emergency has been declared as of 1 February after President Win Myint, leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and other leading party figures were detained during a military coup. Reports indicate soldier presence outside Yangon City Hall in Yangon, along with suspended telecommunication service.
Starting 30 January, the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru will be partially closed through 5 February due to the Aero India 2021 exhibition. All flight operations will be suspended during planned rehearsals and the main event. Security is likely to be increased around the airport. Affected local times include: 13:30-16:30 on 30-31 January, 10-12 and 14-17 on 1 February, 09-12 and 14-17 on 2-3 February, and 10-12, 14-17 on 4-5 February (all local times).
Following, limited available train services on the East Coast Main Line between Grantham and Peterborough 16-24 January, travelers should continue to account for disruptions on rail journeys to and from the capital due to scheduled engineering works. Between 30-31 January, all tracks at London’s King’s Cross Station will be closed for similar reasons.
On 28 January, protests are planned by student organizations between 12:00-15:00 local time. Protesters are expected to meet in the area of the Statue of Venizelos and Polytechnic School atrium. Protests are against new university policies regarding security forces on campuses. Clashes between protesters and police are possible.
On 22, 23, and 26 January, expect significant traffic disruption. On 23 January, a Full-Dress Rehearsal for the Republic Day parade will be held at 9:50 local time beginning at Vijay Chowk and proceeding to the National Stadium. The final parade will take place on 26 January, and is also expected to create traffic disruptions and increase security forces in the area.
Beginning 1 February, Florence Airport (FLR) will close due to resurfacing procedures at the airport’s only runway. Flights to or from FLR will either cancel or reroute to the two nearest airports: Pisa International Airport (PSA) and Bologna Airport (BLQ). The airport closure is set to last until March 20, but disruptions are possible after reopening.
As of 21 January, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute issued a red alert for northern counties including Nordland and Troms og Finnmark due to strong winds and icy conditions through 23 January. The red alert issued is the highest on the three-tier scale, and with high winds and low temperatures, power supply and transportation may be affected.
As of 18 January, an ongoing security force operation is taking place in the vicinity of Första Långgatan. Police have cordoned off the street, and a bomb squad is investigating a suspicious object near the Göteborg Masthuggstorget tram stop.
As of 14 January, bushfires are ongoing and warnings remain in effect. Severe Fire Danger warnings continue for Ashburton Inland, Gascoyne Inland, Coastal Central West, and South Interior, while an Extreme Fire Danger warning is in place for Gascoyne Coast.
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