Significant travel disruptions are to be expected from March 13 to March 26 in Valencia and Alicante, Spain due to a series of planned strikes by rail workers. The SEMAF union has announced multiple strikes demanding better working conditions, improved compensation, enhanced training and to address the deterioration of the rail network in Spain.
Workers for the De Lijn public transport company in Flanders, Belgium will strike from March 16 to March 20, with one city striking each day. Workers will strike in West Flanders on March 16, Antwerp on March 17, Flemish Brabant on March 18, Limburg on March 19, and East Flanders on March 20. The workers strike over severe budget cuts to public transport that will affect De Lijn. De Lijn operates at least half of all buses and most trams in Flanders.
Aviation workers have announced an indefinite, partial strike beginning on March 24. Workers organized the strike to protest privatization initiatives and other ambitions that could threaten their job security and damage current working conditions. The employees will continue to work regular hours, but will begin refusing overtime or agreeing to shifts on unscheduled days. There is no scheduled end to the strike, but consequential staffing gaps will likely disrupt normal operations of flights departing from and arriving to Azores.
Doctors affiliated with the Federation of Hospital Doctors’ Association of Greece (OENGE) have announced a 24-hour nationwide strike on March 18. The strike is in response to low wages and chronic understaffing in Greece’s public hospital system. OENGE is the main association of hospital physicians in the Greek National Health System, and represents tens of thousands of doctors and nurses in Greece’s public hospital systems. Healthcare disruptions are expected, though emergency department will operate with limited staff.
Following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, anticipate an increased risk of violent extremism across Europe in the coming weeks. This warning follows several security incidents in the United Kingdom, Norway and Germany. Extremist attacks will most likely target Jewish centers of worship, transportation hubs, and U.S. or Israeli military and diplomatic buildings. Several nations will increase counter-terrorism efforts, but lone wolf attacks remain difficult to predict and counter.
Various demonstrations organized by transport unions will cause travel delays across Peru for 48 hours beginning March 12. According to the US Embassy in Lima, buses, minibuses, taxis, and moto taxis are expected to be impacted and depending upon their union, will not run. Peruvian citizens have organized this strike in light of high energy and gas prices.
Dublin will implement multiple road closures across the city center during the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade is one of Ireland’s largest public celebrations and typically attracts tens of thousands of participants each year. The parade route passes through several major streets in central Dublin, and festival events are expected to draw large crowds throughout the day. Road closures and pedestrian congestion may cause travel delays.
Measles cases are expected to peak between March and April, with high rates lasting through July. A total of 84 cases have been reported in 2026, an increase from the 6 cases reported in 2025 and the 30 cases reported in 2024 at the same time of year. The virus is highly contagious, with common symptoms including fever, cough, and rash. Measles can be prevented through immunization.
Measles cases are expected to peak between March and April, with high rates lasting through July. A total of 84 cases have been reported in 2026, an increase from the 6 cases reported in 2025 and the 30 cases reported in 2024 at the same time of year. The virus is highly contagious, with common symptoms including fever, cough, and rash. Measles can be prevented through immunization.
The General Union of Public Services railway workers’ branch will strike in Belgium from 10:00 PM on March 8 to the end of March 11. The strike includes workers of the Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB) and its subsidiaries. The SNCB will post a list of operating routes to its website on March 8. The strike will disrupt EuroCity, EuroCity Direct, Nightjet, and Eurostar operations to varying degrees.