strikes

Health news

UK, Spain, Germany: Why are doctors across Europe going on strike?

Doctors are increasingly striking across Europe, demanding better pay, improved working conditions and more recognition of responsibilities.

29 May 2026

Travel News

National strikes ground all Charleroi Airport flights on Tuesday

The strikes are expected to ripple across Belgium’s air and ground travel, as unions step up pressure over pensions, wages and work conditions.

11 May 2026

Travel News

Why is this Spanish airport closing for a month?

As summer approaches, Spanish airports continue to see turmoil like strikes, closures and widespread walk-outs.

20 April 2026

Travel News

Strikes at major Spanish airports set to disrupt Easter travel

The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports.

30 March 2026

World News

Israel and Iran exchange strikes as war shows no sign of abating

Activists reported hearing strikes around Iran’s capital, Tehran, just as blasts were heard in East Jerusalem with sirens and booms sounding across the city.

20 March 2026

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Residents clear rubble after strike damages buildings in southern Tehran

Residents and workers cleared debris from damaged buildings in southern Tehran after strikes hit the Javadieh neighbourhood.

16 March 2026

Lebanon

Israeli strikes kill at least 20 people in southern Lebanon

Israel expanded its war against Iran and its allies into southern Lebanon on Sunday while Tehran continued missile and drone attacks across the Gulf.

8 March 2026

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Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh kills at least nine in Israel

At least nine people were killed after an Iranian missile struck a residential neighborhood in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh.

2 March 2026

Travel News

48-hour strike set to severely disrupt Germany’s public transport

The two-day walkout is expected to plunge travel into chaos, affecting millions of passengers.

25 February 2026

Travel News

Italy airport strikes postponed until late February

The industrial action could impact tens of thousands of air passengers.

16 February 2026

Nigeria

Nigeria to use intel from US flights to aid strikes on Islamic State

Nigeria, which is battling multiple armed groups, said last month that the US strikes were part of an exchange of intelligence and strategic coordination between the two nations.

6 January 2026

Travel News

Nationwide strikes threaten holiday travel in Italy

Nationwide transport walkouts, including strikes on 28 November and 12 December, may affect holiday travel.

27 November 2025

Belgium

What to expect as Belgium goes on strike for third day in a row

Belgium faced major disruptions since Monday as trade unions staged a three-day strike against government austerity measures, affecting public transport, airports and ports.

26 November 2025

Travel News

Flights cancelled and trains cut as Belgium hit by nationwide strikes

Previous strikes in October resulted in severe delays and cancellations which affected tens of thousands of travellers across the country.

24 November 2025

Travel News

Italy flights face disruption on Friday as easyJet and Volotea strike

EasyJet and Volotea flights are likely to be hit by delays and cancellations during the period of industrial action.

13 November 2025

Lebanon

Israel launches heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military struck several towns in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's military infrastructure. Lebanon's government plans to disarm the group.

7 November 2025