Security authorities beef up security in Nairobi ahead of Sunday’s (20th) national celebrations marking Heroes Day. Undisclosed number of security personnel to throw a cordon off the city to ward off any threats of terrorist activities from any quarters.

Air, maritime, freight, and public transport will be significantly disrupted across Italy due to a general strike on today, Oct. 18. Unions will also stage mass demonstrations in Rome Oct. 18-19. The rallies will likely cause extensive transport disruptions, and may spark localized clashes with police. Passengers are urged to …

Air traffic control workers are threatening a partial strike from Oct 30th. Controllers are still observing an overtime ban since the middle of August. If the new strike plan goes ahead they will refuse to work from 10pm-8am and from 2pm-4pm each day.