Italy – Strikes

May 14th – ENAV air traffic controllers, pilots, and aviation workers; some Mistral air personnel; and unionized airport staff at Naples will all conduct industrial action from 1p to 5p. May 24th – TRENORD train personnel to strike for 24 hours beginning on May 24 at 9p.

Canada – Alberta Wild Fires

A state of emergency has been declared due to devastating wildfires in and around Fort McMurray. More than 16,000 homes have been destroyed and 88,000 people evacuated from the town and surrounding area. The airport is closed.