Europe
- Merseyside, United Kingdom: Travel Advisory | From June 24-25 in Merseyside, United Kingdom, expect disruptions due to a bus driver strike. The strike is expected to impact bus operations nationwide and approximately 500 bus drivers are expected to participate. Travelers are advised to avoid any protests. Maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan routes in advance.
- Cordoba, Spain: Health Advisory | Beginning June 24, ambulance workers will strike indefinitely in Cordoba, Spain, affecting services from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily. The strike is organized to protest working hours and bonuses. Travelers should avoid all strike related activities, expect disruptions in emergency services, and monitor local news for updates.
- Setúbal, Portugal: Travel Advisory | On June 25,more than 900 bus workers will strike in Setúbal, Portugal. The strike is organized to call for increased pay and meal allowances. Travelers should avoid all strikes and expect transport delays.
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: Health Advisory | On June 26, expect disruptions across Northern Ireland, United Kingdom due to a 24-hour senior doctor strike. The strike is in response to an ongoing pay dispute. Health services throughout Northern Ireland will face major disruptions. SafeAbroad travelers should expect delays at medical facilities and should plan to seek alternate medical care throughout the strike.
- Milan, Italy: Travel Advisory | On June 26, in Milan, Italy, expect city-wide tram, bus, and metro delays due to a 24 hour transport workers strike. The strike is organized to call for improved pay and working conditions for transport workers. The start time of the strike has yet to be announced. Travelers are advised to avoid all strike related activities, expect delays, and plan alternate travel routes.
- France: Protest Advisory | Through July 7, protesters will demonstrate in urban centers in opposition of the far-right National Rally Party. The protests will continue at least through the end of the French snap-elections, and may continue indefinitely depending on the outcome. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and plan journeys avoiding announced protest locations. Expect travel delays and monitor the situation via local media.
Americas
- Montevideo, Uruguay: Protest Advisory | On June 27 in Montevideo, Uruguay expect disruptions to the health, judicial, education, and banking sectors due to a protest from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Plaza Huelga General. Associated protests in other cities are anticipated. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests, plan routes in advance, and maintain enhanced situational awareness.
- Barahona, Dominican Republic: Protest Advisory | On June 24 at 10:00 AM in Barahona, Dominican Republic, expect a protest starting at El Cachon’s main park and then continuing to the city center. Duration and turnout are unknown. Travelers should avoid all protests and confirm routes before setting out. Monitor local news and social media for updates.
- Montreal, Canada: Protest Advisory | On June 28, expect an anti-AirBnb protest at 9:30 AM in Simon-Valois Place. Travelers should avoid all demonstrations and take alternate routes. Monitor local news and social media.
- Mexico City, Mexico: Protest Advisory | On June 29, expect a Pride Month march at 10:00 AM. Participants will start from Paseo de la Reforma and end at the Plaza de la Constitución. Take alternative routes. Revisit the LGBTQI+ advice the US State Department issued before participating.
Asia & Pacific
- Tamil Nadu, India: Protest Advisory | On June 24, expect protests at all district headquarters across the region from 10:00 AM. Protestors are demanding the resignation of the regional Chief Minister. Travelers should avoid all demonstrations and take alternate routes. Monitor local news and social media for the latest updates.
- Perth, Australia: Protest Advisory | On June 26 at 1:00 PM, expect a pro-Palestinian protest at Victoria Square. The protest is organized to criticize online platforms for profiting from the Israel-Hamas war. Duration and turnout are unconfirmed. Travelers should avoid all protests and plan alternate routes. Monitor local news and social media for updates.
- South Korea: Health Advisory | On June 27, doctors from the Korean Medical Association will start an indefinite strike. Medical professionals are denouncing the government’s planned increase in medical student quotas. Seek alternate medical care. Monitor local news for the latest updates.
- Wellington, New Zealand | On June 27, expect a pro-Palestine protest at 11:00 AM in front of Parliament House. Travelers should avoid all demonstrations, and plan routes avoiding the protest area. Monitor local news and social media for the latest updates.
Africa & Middle East
- Oromia State, Ethiopia: Security Advisory | Over the coming weeks, exercise heightened caution in Oromia, Ethiopia due to increased clashes between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF). Travelers are advised to defer all travel from the high risk areas of East Shewa, East Wellega, Horo Guduru, North Shewa, West Shewa and West Wellega. Communicate with your study abroad advisor, develop emergency plans, and monitor local news for updates.
- Kenya: Protest Advisory | In the coming days, exercise increased caution and expect heightened security across Kenya due to continued anti-government protests. Protesters have called for “seven days of rage” between June 21-27, including a potential blockade of the main roads leading to Nairobi. Demonstrations at the Parliament and State House buildings have also been planned. Travelers should avoid all protests, plan routes before setting out, and monitor local news and social media for updates.
- Mauritania: Security Advisory | On June 29, Mauritania is holding presidential elections. Travelers should avoid mass gatherings and political events, and take routes avoiding political centers and voting locations. Monitor local news and social media for the latest updates.
- Niger: Disaster Advisory | Over the coming days, expect travel disruptions in Niger due to heavy rainfall and flooding. More than 20 casualties have been reported, with the highest number in the city of Maradi. Travelers should expect travel delays and confirm routes before setting out.
