The Week Ahead: September 16, 2024

• Germany: Travel Advisory | Beginning September 16, Germany will tighten border controls and internal security in response to recent attacks. The plan is scheduled to last at least six months, and is focused on stopping the intake of migrants. All travel into, out of, and within Germany will be affected. Travelers are advised to keep personal identification on hand, and to expect travel delays crossing German land borders.
• Brussels, Belgium: Protest Advisory | On September 16, factory workers will gather at Brussels North Railway Station to protest against the closure of an Audi factory and future worker layoffs. Presence of police and localized disruptions to transport are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and any protests. Plan routes in advance and monitor local media for updates. 
• Lisbon, Portugal: Travel Advisory | On September 18, bus and tram workers will strike for 24 hours. The Union of Road and Urban Transport Workers of Portugal (STRUP) have organized demonstrations to demand wage increases and improvements to working conditions. Disruptions to bus and tram services are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and any demonstrations. Utilize alternate means of transport during the strike period and monitor local media for updates. 
• Volos, Greece: Protest Advisory | On September 18, protesters will gather at Agios Nikolaus Square at 7:00PM and march through streets to demand justice for a murder in 2013 involving a neo-Nazi group. Police presence and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and any demonstrations. Plan routes in advance and monitor local media for updates.
• Italy: Travel Advisory | On September 20, bus and tram workers across Italy will strike for 24 hours to demand wage and retirement age increases. Bus and tram services will likely be disrupted across the country. Travelers are advised to reconfirm services with public transport authorities and if necessary plan alternate means of transport. Monitor local media for updates.

• Bolivia: Protest Advisory | Starting September 16, unionized farmers will strike indefinitely and demonstrate across Bolivia to demand the resignation of the President and Vice President. Protests will occur on roads leading into Copacabana, Palca, Rio Abaja, Achacachi, Sorata, Viacha, Yungas, Desaguadero, Oruro, and Zongo. Presence of security forces and transport disruptions are highly likely. Violent clashes are possible. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations and protest areas. Plan routes in advance and exercise increased awareness in transit. Monitor local media for updates.
• Mississauga, Canada: Protest Advisory | On September 19 at 5:00PM, activists will gather at Malton Community Centre and march in the streets to protest against sexual violence and demand increased penalties. Police presence and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid demonstrations and protest areas. Plan routes in advance and monitor local media for updates.
• Costa Rica: Health Advisory | Over the coming weeks, the risk of contracting dengue fever will be elevated in Costa Rica.There have been 19,938 cases this year compared to 7,939 cases at this time last year. The province of Alajuela is most affected. Symptoms include fever along with headaches, pain behind eyes, muscle/joint pain, rash, easy bruising, and/or nose or gum bleeding. Travelers should prevent mosquito bites and seek medical attention if symptoms develop. Do not use aspirin or ibuprofen to ease symptoms as these medicines can increase bleeding.
• Canada: Protest Advisory | Over the coming weeks, activists may gather across Canada to protest against the Israel-Hamas conflict. Possible demonstration sites include government buildings, public spaces, transportation hubs, and school campuses. Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely at protests. Travelers are advised to use caution around demonstration areas and leave at signs of unrest. Monitor local media for updates.

• Indonesia: Protest Advisory | On September 17, activists will protest acrossIndonesia to demand that the Domestic Workers Protection Bill is passed in the House of Representatives. Protesters are likely to gather outside government buildings across the country. Presence of security forces and localized disruptions to transport are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid demonstrations and protest areas. Plan routes in advance and maintain increased awareness in transit. Monitor local media for updates. 
• Sydney, Australia: Travel Advisory | From September 18 at 12:01 AM, rail workers will strike indefinitely to protest against planned renovations on the T3 Bankstown line. Disruptions to rail services will likely cause delays and cancellations across the Sydney rail network. Travelers are advised to reconfirm scheduled public transport services and use alternative means of transport if necessary. Monitor local media for updates.
• Puducherry, India: Protest Advisory | On September 18, activists will gather across Puducherry to protest against electrical tariff increases. The Tamil Nadu State opposition called for a shutdown strike from 6:00AM to 6:00PM that is unlikely to disrupt essential services, though associated gatherings are highly likely. Police presence and possible disruptions on roads and walkways are anticipated. Travelers are advised to avoid demonstrations and protest areas. Exercise increased awareness and monitor local media for updates.
• Luzon, Visayan Islands, Philippines: Weather Advisory | Through September 18, severe weather conditions will cause disruptions. Heavy rain will likely cause flooding and landslides. Power outages, infrastructure damage, and travel delays are likely. Travelers are advised to seek shelter at higher elevations and prepare for power outages. Avoid floodwaters, as waterborne diseases are likely to spread. 

• Tunisia: Protest Advisory | Through September 20, protesters will gather across Tunisia to demand judicial reforms. A demonstration is planned at the Palais de Justice in Tunis on September 18. Various additional protests are likely to take place across the country in the timeframe. Police presence is likely, and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are possible. Travelers are advised to avoid demonstrations and protest areas. Exercise increased awareness during transit and monitor local media for updates.
• Ghana: Protest Advisory | On September 17, activists will protest across Ghana against discrepancies in voter registration. Protesters will march to Electoral Commission (EC) regional offices across the country while the National Democratic Congress present a petition at the EC headquarters in Accra. Presence of security forces and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are highly likely. Travelers are advised to avoid demonstrations and protest areas. Plan routes in advance and monitor local media for updates.
• Senegal: Protest Advisory | Over the coming weeks, activists will likely protest across Senegal, both for and against the dissolution of Parliament and announcement of new elections in November. Police presence and localized disruptions to transport are likely at any demonstrations that materialize. Violent clashes are possible. Travelers are advised to avoid any demonstrations and protest areas. Exercise increased awareness and avoid areas of unrest. Monitor local media for updates.
• Togo: Health Advisory | Until at least November, the risk of contracting dengue fever in Togo will be elevated. There have been almost 400 confirmed cases since January 1 compared to eight in 2023. Symptoms include fever along with headaches, pain behind eyes, muscle/joint pain, rash, easy bruising, and/or nose or gum bleeding. Travelers are advised to use insect repellents and mosquito netting. If dengue infection is suspected, avoid ibuprofen and aspirin, and seek medical attention. Consult a doctor to check if vaccination is applicable. Monitor local media for updates.