The pilots cannot legally strike unless a Federal mediator declares an impasse and a 30-day cooling-off period.

Eight days after Van Speijk's death, the Netherlands declared a period of mourning.

On his death, Hungary declared a period of national mourning.

The United Arab Emirates declared a 40-day period of mourning, with government offices closed for three days.

Following the constitution's rejection by such central states, the EU leaders declared a "period of reflection" while they decided what to do next.

After the meeting, the Iraqi leaders declared a three-day period of mourning for those killed in the attack.

He declared a weeklong period of national mourning.

After his death, the government declared a national period of mourning.

The government declared a three-day period of mourning, and political parties called off all remaining campaign events, although the elections will proceed Sunday as scheduled.

Some nations declared a period of national mourning.