Europe
- Greece: Travel Advisory | Expect travel delays amidst nationwide farmer protests in Greece until at least December 5. Delays of the payment of subsidies by the EU to Greek farmers are the result of a large scale scam that stole around $23 million. Demonstrators showed their displeasure with the delays by blocking major roadways around the nation’s largest cities, notably including the Athens-Thessaloniki motoway. Further protests are expected until the subsidies are paid. Travelers are advised to reconfirm routes before departure. They should also monitor local media for escalations or the end of the protest.
- France: Health Advisory | On December 3, at least 500 members of the Local Union of Doctors will participate in a strike in the Alps-Maritimes and Var regions to denounce fee cuts and chronic underfunding of health institutions in the region. The work stoppage is expected to impact private clinics across the department, including in Nice. Demonstrators will voice their anger over the proposed 2026 Social Security Finance Bill which sets the nation’s health budget. Emergency services will still be available. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to reconfirm medical appointments. Travelers are also advised to avoid protest and protest areas.
- United Kingdom: Protest Advisory | Pro-refugee protesters will gather outside of Callendar House in Fallkirk, United Kingdom on December 6. The Falkirk For All, Stand Up To Racism Scotland, Trade Unions in Communities Forth Valley, UNISON NHS Forth Valley, Falkirk Trades Union Council, and Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) have organized this demonstration. The protesters are denouncing opposition groups that have organized in their communities and the far-right politicians that have allegedly given them the space for their platform. Previous protests have been heavily policed. There is a significant chance of violence breaking out as passionate positions often lead to many threats. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid the protesters and plan alternate travel routes around the protest area. Travelers should also monitor local news and media for updates.
Americas
- Honduras: Security Advisory | Expect increased security surrounding national elections in Honduras to end by December 2. Honduras began its general elections on November 30 under a nationwide State of Exception and escalating allegations of electoral fraud, with polling stations being open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Security forces have deployed checkpoints and patrols around polling centers, government buildings, and key routes in hotspot cities such as Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, increasing the likelihood of stop and search activity and short notice travel disruptions. Contested results, technical failures in voting transmission systems, and fraud accusations could trigger localized protests and post election unrest in major urban centers over the following days. The results are expected to be announced at 9:00 PM on December 1, however the electoral commission has 30 days. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to exercise caution around checkpoints and to follow official directives.
- Brazil: Weather Advisory | Severe storms hit Brazil on November 30 and are expected to last until December 2. The National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) has issued an orange warning for thunderstorms and rainfall up to four inches and strong winds up to 62 mph until 10:00 PM on December 2. The storm will hit parts of Amazonas, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Para, Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondonia, Roraima, Santa Catarina and Tocantins states. Heavy rains have flooded roads and caused infrastructural damage in Santa Catarina. Further flooding, landslides, and road closures are expected. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid non-essential travel and low-lying areas. Travelers should reconfirm the status of routes before setting out and allow additional time for travel. Monitor local news and media for travel updates.
- Paraguay: Weather Advisory | The Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) has issued warnings for moderate to strong thunderstorms through at least December 2 affecting Asuncion and parts of Alto Parana, Amambay, Canindeyu, Concepcion, Caaguazu, Presidente Hayes, and San Pedro departments. Heavy rain, strong winds, and hail are likely in the warned areas and may trigger flash flooding, hazardous road conditions, and short notice disruption to road, air, and bus travel. The storm may develop quickly and shift across neighboring districts, causing sporadic weather related disruptions over the coming days even outside the core warning zones. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to maintain flexible itineraries, reconfirm transport bookings, and avoid driving or walking through flooded areas. Adhere to all official directives and move to higher ground immediately if water levels begin to rise.
Asia & Pacific
- Seoul, South Korea: Travel Advisory | Metro service slowdowns will disrupt public transportation across Seoul beginning on December 1. Metro workers will begin a work-to-rule action, which will limit tasks strictly to what is outlined in their job descriptions and contracts, nothing more. This will result in reduced efficiency and slower service across Metro Lines 1 through 8, likely causing delays and lower train frequency throughout the city. The action is tied to union demands for salary increases as well as opposition to workforce reductions. Multiple unions have also threatened to organize a full-scale general strike on December 12, which would further impact metro operations and significantly disrupt commuter mobility if negotiations fail. Travelers should expect temporary delays across metro services and allow extra travel time when setting out on journeys. Travelers are also advised to reconfirm route schedules with official transit operators and prepare alternative forms of transportation in advance, such as taxis or rideshares.
- India: Health Advisory | Exercise caution across India’s National Capital Region (NCR) over the coming weeks due to worsening air quality. The air has become so polluted that authorities have limited in-person staffing at government and private offices in the NCR to 50%, along with placing restrictions on in-person schooling and the use of older vehicles. Conditions are expected to significantly worsen in New Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Noida. Affected areas will experience an increase in low visibility, hazardous smog, and various travel disruptions, which will likely prompt additional measures. Travelers are advised to wear N95 masks when traveling, limit time outdoors, and confirm the status of transport routes ahead of time to limit exposure to pollution. Travelers should also monitor air quality index updates as well as local media and adhere to all directives given by local authorities.
- Indonesia: Weather Advisory | Expect dangerous conditions to continue as the cumulative effects of Indonesia’s monsoon season are felt over the coming weeks. Severe flooding and landslides in multiple regions across Indonesia have brought the death toll to 502. There is currently an increased risk to travel in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra provinces until at least December 5 following the passage of former Tropical Storm Senyar. Parts of the affected provinces have declared a state of disaster emergency due to widespread disruption to electricity, water, telecommunications and road transport. A state of emergency (SoE) has been declared until at least December 11 to coordinate disaster response efforts. An SoE is also in effect in Northern Aceh regency (Aceh) until January 15. Travelers are advised to defer all travel to affected areas until at least December 5. They are also advised to ensure their accommodation has access to back-up power and water supplies.
Africa & Middle East
- Guinea-Bissau: Security Advisory | Avoid non-essential travel to Guinea-Bissau following a military coup on November 26. The former president was ousted while the nation awaited the results of a national election on Sunday November 23. Military leaders of the new government have recently announced a ban on protests and demonstrations. All land borders have been closed and a curfew enforced. Travelers are advised to avoid traveling to Guinea-Bissau and to monitor media sources for updates.
- Abuja, Nigeria: Security Advisory | President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide State of Emergency since November 26, with the deployment of 50,000 police officers in response to worsening criminal violence in the city. Security forces are likely to expand checkpoints, patrols, and raids in urban centers–particularly throughout the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. This will result in sporadic travel disruptions and possible traffic buildup. The operation will run through January, and is in response to recent high profile abductions, and ransoming in some northern states that has created a more hazardous environment for travelers moving between accommodations and worksites. Travelers are advised to restrict non-essential travel outside secure locations, confine road journeys to daylight hours where possible, and allow extra time for security checks.
- Grootfontein, Namibia: Health Advisory | Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa region is experiencing a cholera outbreak. Health authorities have intensified surveillance, established dedicated cholera treatment centers, and launched education campaigns to contain the spread. This marks Namibia’s second cholera outbreak in 2025, following one in Opuwo in June. People staying in quality accommodation with access to safe food and water are at lower risk as Cholera spreads via contaminated food and water. Symptoms include vomiting and profuse watery diarrhea that can lead to severe dehydration. Travelers are advised to drink only bottled, boiled, or properly treated water, and avoid ice, raw fruit, and raw vegetables. Consider vaccination if you are likely to encounter unsanitary conditions. Monitor local news and health authority bulletins for updates.
