The Week Ahead: August 12, 2024

Date

Europe
  • Copenhagen, Denmark: Protest Advisory | On August 12 at 11:00 AM in Copenhagen, Denmark, protesters will gather at the Parliament building. Protesters demand the release of influential activist Paul Watson, who was arrested on an international warrant and is facing extradition to Japan. Travelers are advised to avoid the protest and any related disruptions around the Parliament building. Expect increased security and travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Berlin, Germany: Protest Advisory | On August 13 at 8:00 PM in Berlin, Germany, protesters will gather at the Glienicke Bridge. Protesters aim to remember the construction of the Berlin Wall. Travelers are advised to avoid the protest and any related disruptions around the bridge. Expect travel delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Portugal: Travel Advisory | From August 15-17 in Portugal, EasyJet airline workers will  strike nationwide. The strike aims to highlight labor and pay issues in the industry. Travelers utilizing EasyJet should reconfirm all flights and find alternative airlines if necessary. Expect travel delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Alicante, Spain: Travel Advisory | From August 15-17 in Alicante, Spain, security staff will strike at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). The strike is a result of disagreements over working conditions. Travelers are advised to reconfirm all flights out of ALC during this time and to find alternative travel plans if necessary. Expect delays and monitor local media for updates.
Americas 
  • São Paulo, Brazil: Travel Advisory | A plane crash in Vinhedo on August 9 will cause residual delays over the next week as emergency services and authorities investigate and secure airlines. Travelers are advised to reconfirm all flights and find alternative means of transport. Expect delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Mexico: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days in Mexico, strong winds and heavy rain will persist across the southeastern, southern, and western provinces. Travelers should exercise increased caution and situational awareness when traveling due to potential flooding and landslides. Expect significant delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Argentina: Protest Advisory | From August 12-14, university workers will go on strike and protest across Argentina. Specific timelines and locations are unknown. Travelers should avoid all protests and related disruptions. Expect increased security and travel delays, especially around university buildings. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Ecuador: Weather Advisory | Through August 13 in Ecuador, strong winds and heavy storms will persist across the eastern and northern provinces. Areas significantly affected include Carchi, Esmeraldas, Imbabura, Sucumbios, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, and Santiago. Travelers should expect significant travel delays from potential flooding and landslides. Exercise increased caution and situational awareness when traveling. Monitor local media for updates.
Asia & Pacific
  • Bihar, India: Protest Advisory | From August 12-14 in Bihar, India, there will be statewide demonstrations organized by the Indian National Congress (INC). Protesters demand that the central government grant Bihar special status due to its challenging social and economic position. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and related disruptions, especially around government buildings such as block and district magistrate offices. Expect heightened security and travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Melbourne, Australia: Protest Advisory | On August 13 at 5:30 PM in Melbourne, Australia, there will be a protest at the office of AW Bell Machinery. Protesters aim to highlight the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Travelers are advised to avoid the protest and expect travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
  • India: Protest Advisory | On August 15 in India, there will be nationwide celebrations and protests for Independence Day. The most significant gathering will be at the Red Fort in Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak. Many protests and demonstrations are expected nationwide. Travelers should avoid all protests and related disruptions. Expect heavily increased security and significant travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
  • New Caledonia: Health Advisory | Through August 19 in New Caledonia, emergency services will be severely limited due to a territory-wide curfew and ongoing protests by pro-independence groups. Travelers should reconfirm availability of emergency services, especially from 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Exercise increased caution and situational awareness while avoiding all protests or disruptions. Expect heavily increased security and violent clashes with protesters along with significant travel delays on public transport, roadways, and airports. Reconfirm all travel plans and closely monitor local media for updates on further mandates from authorities.
Africa & Middle East
  • Conakry, Guinea: Protest Advisory | On August 12 at 6:00 AM in Conakry, Guinea, there will be multiple protests and strikes throughout the city. Those involved demand the release of jailed opposition leaders. Travelers are advised to avoid the protests and any related disruptions. Expect travel delays and increased security. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Tunis, Tunisia: Protest Advisory | On August 13 at 6:00 PM in Tunis, Tunisia, women’s rights activists will march from the General Union of Tunisian Workers building along Avenue Habib Bourguiba to an unspecified destination. Travelers are advised to avoid the protest and any related disruptions. Expect travel delays and heightened security along the march route. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Cameroon: Travel Advisory | On August 13 in Cameroon, Camair-Co pilots will go on an indefinite strike over better wages and working conditions. Travelers utilizing Camair-Co airlines should reconfirm all flights and find alternative means of travel. Expect delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Nigeria: Protest Advisory | On August 14 in Nigeria, there may be nationwide protests and labor strikes over an increase in gas prices. The Nigerian Labor Congress has organized these demonstrations ahead of the Nigerian government’s decision regarding a change in refinery financial standards and regulations. Travelers should monitor local media for developments and prepare for the demonstrations. Avoid all protests and related disruptions. Expect travel delays and increased security throughout the country.

Recent
Advisories

The United States updated its United Arab Emirates advisory on October 24 to include terrorism risks; reconsider travel itineraries.

The Department of State updated its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates due to the possibility of terrorism and armed conflict related to the war with Iran. The country alert remains at level 3, ‘reconsider travel’, but this new information reflects the heightened possibility of attack that comes in tandem with Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia. Other countries whose travel advisories were updated include Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

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Turkey will celebrate Republic Day nationwide on October 28 and 29; expect large crowds, travel delays, and business closures.

Republic Day celebrates the founding of the Turkish State. Festivities begin at 1:00 PM on October 28 and continue through October 29, with parades, concerts, fireworks, and gatherings at monuments to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s first president. Banks, schools, and government agencies will be closed, and some bus routes will be diverted. Istanbul’s October 29 parade will close Adnan Menderes Blvd (Vatan Caddesi) from 5:45 AM until the ceremony ends.

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Additional violent protests are expected across France on October 24; expect heightened law enforcement activity.

French authorities deployed over 70,000 security personnel in anticipation of politically violent protests expected on October 24, following mass unrest on October 17 that resulted in two fatalities. Non-union demonstrations in Paris, along with all demonstrations in Lyon, Montpellier, and Nice, will be banned. Around 81,000 American travelers may be impacted by the protests while in Paris for the NFL game on October 25. Expect law enforcement to clash with protestors.

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