Travel warnings for Europe: Dangers in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine!

Travel warnings for Europe: Dangers in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine!

Belarus, Europa - The Federal Foreign Office has currently pronounced travel warnings for several European countries to ensure the safety of travelers. These warnings come into force to protect citizens from the risks of political unrest, natural disasters and other dangers. The travel warnings concern, among others, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine.

in Baden24 It is pointed out that there is a general travel warning for Belarus, while for Russia Only a partial travel warning applies. Ukraine is particularly affected and receives a travel warning with the request for departure for German citizens. The conflict in Ukraine continues to have serious effects on security in the country.

political tensions and security situations

The travel warnings result from a combination of political tensions and armed conflicts. In Belarus and Russia there are currently numerous restrictions for travelers, including border closures and arbitrary arrests. German citizens who are in these countries should be particularly careful and find out about the current situation.

In addition, partial travel warnings apply to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Israel. In Armenia and Azerbaijan, travel in border regions is advised for security reasons, since there are always fires and military incidents. For Israel, warnings regarding trips to the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and northern parts of the country apply, in which the risk of terrorist attacks is increased.

terrorist risk worldwide

The threat of terrorist attacks remains a global problem. According to the Foreign Office there is a persistent danger, in particular through groups such as Al Qaida and the "Islamic State". Places with a symbolic character, such as sights and government buildings, as well as transport infrastructure and larger crowds are potential goals.

The situation in the Middle East has increased the pressure on safety. German citizens should inform themselves about the conditions in the travel destination before and during their travels and report suspicious observations to the local authorities. Although the risk of becoming a victim of an attack is considered to be low compared to other risks such as accidents or illnesses, it is still advisable to act as a security.