On 28 September around 05:00 local time, an explosion occurred at an apartment building in the Annedal district in central Gothenburg. Over 25 injuries have been reported, and hundreds have been evacuated. Emergency responders are on the scene attempting to control the resulting fire. The cause of the blast remains unconfirmed.
On 28 September and 5 October, New South Wales train drivers will be conducting strikes from 09:00 to 13:00 local time. The strike is an attempt to receive higher wages as the union is negotiating a new enterprise agreement. Rail travel will be disrupted and route cancellations are highly likely, particularly to Sydney.
Climate protests are planned across European urban centers on 24 September in conjunction with the Global Day of Climate Action campaign. Large turnouts are anticipated, and local traffic in urban centers is likely to be impacted.
On 24 September, localized unrest is anticipated outside the Italian Consulate in Catalonia, Spain. The protest is associated with the arrest of former Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont in Italy. Local police are anticipated to use crowd tactics to disperse protesters. Anticipate traffic disruptions. The duration of unrest is unknown at this time.
On 24 September, protests and counter-protests will occur in Berlin. AFD, a right-wing party, will gather at Charlottenburg Palace at 17:00 local time. Counter-protests by anti-fascist organizations will be at Spandauer Damm at 16:00. Protests are due to upcoming elections on 26 September. Disruptions are possible near the protest locations.
On 21 September, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck 81 km northwest of Arauca, Chile. The quake occurred at 8:14 local time with a depth of 12.5 km. No damage or casualties have been reported and no tsunami warnings have been issued yet.
The Teneguia Volcano in La Palma, Spain has erupted on 21 September. Volcanic eruption poses a serious threat to Tazacorte, El Paso, Fuencaliente, Villa de Mazo, and Los Llanos de Aridane. These areas have since been evacuated, displacing approximately 5,500 people and destroying 100 homes.
On 19 September, an anti-racism protest will be held in Paris, France. Protesters will meet at Place de l’Hôtel de Ville at 16:00. Although it is suggested to be a peaceful protest, bystanders could be at risk due to fights which may break out between protestors and security personnel.
On 20-21 September, bus drivers have planned to strike in Lisbon to demand higher wages, reduced workloads, and improved working conditions. Additionally, ferry workers will protest from 21-23 September in Barreiro and Lisbon. Commuters may be inconvenienced as a result of the protests.
Demonstrations will take place across France from 16-19 September, protesting against the government-imposed health pass and required vaccinations for select professionals. Demonstrations are to take place in main squares in most major cities around France.