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Attention travelers! Warning about unsafe holiday destinations on the Mediterranean!
The Federal Foreign Office warns of risky travel areas around the Mediterranean for the summer of 2025. Find out more about security risks and current travel warnings.
Attention travelers! Warning about unsafe holiday destinations on the Mediterranean!
On May 20, 2025, the Foreign Office warned against traveling to several countries around the Mediterranean. The warning particularly affects popular holiday regions that are classified as unsafe due to military conflicts, the threat of terrorism and fragile political conditions. These circumstances may result in short-term trip cancellations, adverse restrictions or a lack of access to emergency support, such as Mercury reported.
The warning is accompanied by a general increase in the threat of terrorism. Terrorist organizations such as Al Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS) are threatening attacks, which is particularly worrying given the recent conflicts in the Middle East, which have increased following the terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. Although there is currently no concrete evidence of a threat to German interests abroad, there could be a threat to German citizens or institutions abroad.
Risks and recommendations for travelers
The risk of becoming a victim of terrorist attacks varies greatly depending on the country. Loud auswaertiges-amt.de Possible attack targets may include symbolic places, transport infrastructure, and economic and tourism centers. These include tourist attractions, government buildings, hotels and large gatherings of people. The level of terrorist threat varies from country to country and can change quickly depending on local developments.
Travelers are therefore urged to find out about the current conditions in the respective travel country before and during their trip and to act in a safety-conscious manner. It is recommended that you monitor local and international news and report any suspicious activity, such as unattended luggage or strange behavior, to local police or security authorities.
Given these circumstances, it is essential to be well informed about the specific risks of the travel regions as well as general safety measures. In this way, a trip can be made safe despite potential dangers.