Urgent travel warning: Dangers in popular holiday countries!

Das Auswärtige Amt warnt vor Reisen in beliebte Urlaubsziele wie Ägypten, Türkei und Venezuela. Wichtige Sicherheitsrisiken beachten!
The Federal Foreign Office warns of trips to popular holiday destinations such as Egypt, Türkiye and Venezuela. Observe important security risks! (Symbolbild/ER)

Urgent travel warning: Dangers in popular holiday countries!

The Federal Foreign Office is currently warning in an updated travel warning about travel to several popular holiday countries, including Egypt, Turkey, Armenia and Venezuela. There are special risks in particular in border areas and specific regions of these countries.

In Egypt, the security risks are classified as significant. In particular, the Sinai region, the Egyptian-Israeli border area and several remote parts of the Sahara are considered dangerous. Travelers are urgently advised not to take individual excursions and overland trips in the south of the Sinai Peninsula. In addition, the risk of terrorist attacks remains despite a lifted state of emergency. Military presence in the affected areas has been greatly expanded.

Turkey under special observation

There are also specific warnings in Turkey due to the high terrorist threat. In particular, the provinces Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Sırnak and Hakkâri, which border on the conflict areas to Iraq and Syria, are affected by increased safety precautions. In larger cities such as Istanbul and Ankara, protests are also warned that can lead to road and subway barriers. German citizens should also prepare for possible arrests and refusal of entry.

In addition, political events and demonstrations can cause legal problems, especially if they refer to Kurdish concerns. Statements on social media could also result in consequences, which underlines the sensitivity of the situation in the border regions.

other risky travel destinations

The travel warning also applies to Armenia, especially to the village of Yeraskh in the province of Ararat and to adjacent areas to Azerbaijan. Here, possible armed disputes in the border area are advised. In Japan there are partial travel warnings for areas around the Fukushima Daiichi I nuclear power plant, where there are evacuation orders and security risks exist in cities such as Tokyo, especially in the form of petty crime.

The Philippines and Venezuela are also on the list of risky travel destinations. In the Philippines, the regions around Mindanao are particularly affected by terrorist activities and political unrest. Travelers should be careful above all in front of Islamist groups. In Venezuela, the risk of crime is high due to the tense economic situation, and spontaneous demonstrations could also tighten the security situation.

global threat situation

The global risk of terrorist attacks and kidnappings remains. Terror organizations such as "Al Qaida" and the "Islamic State" have an increased potential for mobilization, especially in the context of the conflict in the Middle East. Places with a symbolic character such as sights and transport infrastructures are particularly potential targets. The Federal Foreign Office recommends travelers to inform themselves comprehensively about the risks in their target areas and to act as security.

The traveler is advised to pursue the local and international media in order to observe current developments. Suspicious processes such as unattended luggage or suspicious behavior should always be reported to the local police or security authorities.

The situation in many of these countries requires special attention and caution to minimize possible risks. Further information receives travelers on the website of the Federal Foreign Office and CHIP, which regularly provide updated safety instructions. More details can be found on and Foreign Office are read.

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