Strike

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded on Monday evening at 22:48 in the western part of Turkey, including Istanbul and Izmir; the population is urged to prepare for aftershocks

A major 7.4 earthquake hit the Philippines early today. Evacuations are ongoing, property damage is reported, and a Pacific tsunami warning was briefly issued

Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture was struck by a 6.0 earthquake on Saturday; the quake caused no major damage or tsunami warnings, officials say

Relief for air travelers in Greece as the scheduled strike on October 1 will not include the aviation sector; the decision comes after a Greek court rejected the labor union's requirement to include air traffic controllers

As Greece braces for an aviation strike, cancellations loom. Travelers affected by flight changes are offered options for refunds or date changes

Milano's public sector workers strike; flight delays and cancellations ensue, passengers advised to check their flight status with the airlines

U.S. Embassy in Hanoi warns: Typhoon Ragasa, which recently hit Taiwan and Hong Kong, is nearing Vietnam and expected to bring heavy rains, powerful winds, and floods. Tropical storm Boaloi, with the potential to turn into a typhoon, may soon follow

Hundreds of flights canceled at Hong Kong Airport as Super Typhoon Ragasa lashes Asia. Taiwan suffers flooding, fatalities, and widespread damage

Massive tremor hits Kamchatka Peninsula

Air traffic controllers delay strike

Ver.di Strike: Berlin’s Public Transport to Halt as Subways, Trams, and Buses Shut Down for Two Days

The strike includes most flights to and from Germany, including from Israel, after labor unions called for airports to participate in a 24-hour warning strike

After the strikes in Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn, the ver.di workers union has announced a two-day strike this week at Munich Airport. Lufthansa Group notes that there may be disruptions in its flight schedule. All the details

Two Greek airlines have already announced a complete shutdown of their operations for 24 hours, at the airport they are directing travelers to the airlines. And who else will strike? All the details, and how it affects tourists

The ver.di union has called on workers at the Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn Airports to hold a one-day warning strike. A 24-hour strike is planned at Düsseldorf Airport on Monday, February 24, and at Cologne/Bonn Airport on Sunday, February 23. All the details

A warning strike by BVG employees, Berlin's primary public transport operator, has led to a 24-hour suspension of all subway (U-Bahn), tram lines, and most bus routes. The strike has caused widespread disruptions and traffic congestion throughout the capital