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.
On 16 September, the Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) will face a closure from 9:00 to 14:00 local time. The closure is due to an air force display taking place to commemorate independence day, and may affect several flights.
The Occitanie Region of France is expected to experience heavy rainfall from 14-15 September. Heavy rainfall will continue to disrupt travel routes as well as caused serious flooding and safety hazards through 15 September.
From 11-13 August, the German Train Drivers’ Union members will be conducting a nationwide strike in Germany. The strike is an attempt to receive higher wages as the union is in the middle of contract negotiations with the Deutsche Bahn rail company. Rail travel nationwide will be disrupted and route cancellations are highly likely over those few days.
An indefinite strike at Malaga Airport (AGP) will commence on 12 August. This demonstration by security workers will cause travel issues and delays. The issue derives from a breach in an agreement between the airport and the workers.
Previously mentioned anti-government protests throughout Brazil on 11 August were assigned times and locations. The protest is against cutting education funds and to demand the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro. Specific demonstrations have been announced for Sao Paulo outside the Municipal Theatre and Brasilia Ministry of education both at 16:00, and Rio de Janeiro Largo da Carioca at 17:00. Other protests are likely in other areas of the country.
Demonstrations are scheduled to occur on 11, known as National Student Day, and 18 August. These demonstrations are planned to take place at multiple universities. These protests are planned against President Jair Bolsonaro and the Brazilian government for the handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and over election and voting law concerns.
A union representing gas distributors is staging a nationwide protest on 9 August in response to the Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision to create a price cap on gas sales. This protest will result in blocked access to main roads, highways, and toll booths.
Tropical Storm Lupit, now Extratropical Cyclone Lupit, is tracking northeastward in Japan and is expected to cause continuous rain in the coming days. Cancellation of flights across the country and more are expected as the storm threatens to make a second landfall. There have been evacuation orders of more than 290,000 people across many cities in Japan.
A protest on 6 August scheduled from 12:00-14:00 local time will occur at London Euston Station over construction involvement for a new rail travel system. The demonstration will provide minor inconveniences to travel in at the station.