On 7 October, a nationwide strike held by the Congress of South African Trade Unions and other unions will occur due to a wage dispute with the government. Protesters plan to rally in public spaces across the country and plan to block the N2 and N3 highways in KwaZulu-Natal province. Convoy protests are expected to occur in the vicinity of protest sites, and protesters are expected to march in Durban.
Heavy rain and associated flooding have affected much of the Southland region (South Island). Environment Southland (ES) has issued a flood warning due to rising rivers in the region. The New Zealand MetService forecasts heavy rain and strong winds until at least 6 October in Westland district, Otago, Southland, Fiordland, and Canterbury regions. Further disruptions, including power outages, can be expected.
Protests by anti-fascist groups against the far-right Golden Dawn party are scheduled to take place on 7 October. In Athens, activists will gather from 09:00 (local time) at the Court of Appeals. In Thessaloniki (Central Macedonia region), a related protest is scheduled for 09:30 (local time) on Archaias Agoras Square. Further gatherings should be anticipated in urban centers across the country.
A series of 85 wildfires broke out early on 1 October claiming four lives, causing hospitalizations, and damaging structures. 43 fires remain active, as high wind gusts complicate firefighting efforts. Transportation in parts of Luhansk oblast has been limited to emergency responders as fires may continue to spread in the upcoming hours.
Students protesting classroom overcrowding during COVID-19 clashed with police in Athens on 1 October. Demonstrations began at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, then marched to the parliament building. Tear gas was deployed to disperse crowds after protesters threw gasoline bombs at police. Continued protests and travel disruptions in Athens are likely in the short term.
Nurses in Argentina are planning to stage a nationwide protest on 1 October. The work stoppage will involve nurses in public hospitals across the country protesting the implementation of lower salaries. Protests will be held in the capital at 11:00 local time in front of the Palace of the Argentine National Congress and 13:00 at the city legislative building.
Istanbul should anticipate for travel disruptions that are due to weather, such as flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall through 30 September. Heavy rainfall in Istanbul has caused flash floods as well as hail and strong winds with great potential to blow trees down and cause road blocks.
Protests have erupted over the arrival of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Protestors have clashed with police outside of the U.S. Embassy. Tear gas and dispersion tactics were used. Protests are possible for the remainder of the visit by the Secretary and are likely to take place near U.S. diplomatic buildings, his visit concludes on 30 September.
Beginning 29 September, medical workers nationwide will participate in a 48-hour strike. The work stoppage comes as a protest to government’s insufficient response to healthcare workers’ needs, and to demand the resignation of the Social Health Insurance EsSalud executive president. Details are still emerging about plans to gather in protest in addition to work stoppage. Disruptions to healthcare are expected.
The trade union Verdi, which represents thousands of workers from 130 public transport companies across the country, has called on its members to stage a nationwide strike on 29 September. Trams, buses, and the U-Bahn (metro) network are expected to be impacted. Reports state that in Berlin the above services will be impacted from 15:00 (local time) to midnight.
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