Attention travelers! Warning of uncertain holiday countries on the Mediterranean!

Attention travelers! Warning of uncertain holiday countries on the Mediterranean!

Mittelmeer, Europa - The Federal Foreign Office warned on May 20, 2025 about trips to several countries around the Mediterranean. The warning particularly affects popular holiday regions, which are classified as insecure due to military conflicts, risk of terrorism and fragile political conditions. These circumstances can lead to cancellations of trips, adverse restrictions or a lack of access in an emergency, such as "https://www.merkur.de/vergante- Reiseziele-bei-welchen-la-auswaertigigen-amt-warnt-zr-93742209.hml"> Merkur reported.

The warning is accompanied by a general increase in terrorist risk. Terror organizations such as "Al Qaeda" and the "Islamic State" (IS) threaten attacks, which, particularly in view of the latest conflicts in the Middle East, who rose after the terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. There is currently no specific indications of a risk to German interests abroad, but the threat to German citizens or institutions could exist abroad.

risks and recommendations for travelers

The risk of becoming a victim of terrorist attacks varies greatly depending on the country. According to Ausstiges-amt.de possible impact goals in particular can be places with a symbolic character, transport infrastructure as well as economic and tourism centers. These include sights, government buildings, hotels and larger crowds. The degree of terrorist threat extends from country to country and can change quickly depending on local developments.

travelers are therefore urgently asked to inform themselves about the current conditions in the respective travel destination and act as a security before and during their trip. It is recommended to pursue local and international news and to report suspicious activities, such as unattended luggage or strange behavior, to the local police or security authorities.