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Travel News

Belgium strikes to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports this week

Similar industrial action in 2025 had a major impact on air traffic, with extensive flight cancellations at both Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport.

09/03/2026

Germany

Lufthansa strike forces mass flight cancellations across Germany

Lufthansa did not specify how many flights would be cancelled but said it expects extensive disruptions. The airline's cargo division and regional subsidiary CityLine are also affected.

12/02/2026

Travel News

Train strike in Spain cancelled thanks to government deal

The three-day national strike over safety concerns was set to last until Wednesday but has now been called off.

09/02/2026

Venezuela

Maduro open to US talks on drug trade but silent on narcoboat strikes

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration.

02/01/2026

Travel News

Airport strikes to hit major European hubs this New Year

Airport workers are walking out in protest over pay and working conditions.

30/12/2025

Travel News

Portugal airport strikes threaten to disrupt New Year travel

A court order mandates that minimum services must be maintained.

24/12/2025

The Cube

Misleading online claims simplify Bulgaria's government crisis

Claims online frame Bulgaria's mass protests as driven by anti-EU sentiment, but the reality is more complex.

19/12/2025

Culture news

Louvre shuttered as staff go on strike over working conditions

Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.

15/12/2025

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Hundreds join strike in Rome against 2026 budget plans

Hundreds in Rome protested against Italy’s 2026 budget, demanding more investment in public services over defence, disrupting transport and healthcare.

12/12/2025

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Public services disrupted as Portugal holds first general strike in 12 years

Portugal’s main unions launched a nationwide strike on Thursday to protest government labour reforms, causing disruptions across key public services.

11/12/2025

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Portugal braces for general strike against new labour regulations

Portugal prepares for its first general strike in 12 years on Thursday as unions protest labour reforms expected to disrupt transport, schools, hospitals and other services.

10/12/2025

Travel News

Portugal strikes have grounded flights and disrupted transport

About half of the country’s workforce is expected to take part in the walkout.

08/12/2025

Tech News

'Make Amazon Pay': Global protests planned on Black Friday

The Make Amazon Pay campaign, now in its sixth year, is targeting Amazon’s labour practices, political influence, and environmental impact.

27/11/2025

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Strikes in Belgium disrupt public transport and flights

Belgium held a nationwide strike as unions protested the 2026 budget, halting public transport and grounding flights while demanding changes to pension and welfare plans.

26/11/2025

Belgium

Belgium reaches budget deal as planned nationwide strikes continue

The coalition government's breakthrough on Monday came after a marathon 20 hours of talks.

24/11/2025

Greece

Greece approves bill extending working hours despite protests

Greece's conservative government says the "Fair Work for All" legislation aims to make the labour market more flexible and effective.

17/10/2025