Tragic incident on the French Atlantic coast: Two German vacationers, a 53-year-old and an 80-year-old, drowned within hours at unguarded beaches near Biarritz, despite initiated rescue attempts. (translated)
Two German tourists in Mallorca were found unconscious due to a defective gas line in their hotel room and were admitted to the hospital in critical condition. (translated)
A lifeguard tragically drowned while attempting to rescue a holidaymaker on the Ligurian coast in Italy, while his wife had to witness the disaster. (translated)
The situation in Croatia is stabilizing after devastating forest fires caused massive destruction in the Omiš region, while tourists still have to expect traffic disruptions and local restrictions. (translated)
On the Greek island of Salamis, at least two people have died in wildfires that broke out near beaches, while hundreds of vacationers and locals were evacuated, and the fire department fought the flames with extensive forces. (translated)
At least two people have died in the wildfires on the Greek island of Salamis, while the fire department, with around 150 emergency workers as well as firefighting planes and helicopters, fought against the flames and called for the evacuation of hundreds of vacationers and locals. (translated)
After the eruption of Etna in Sicily, which led to the closure of Catania Airport and stranded thousands of holidaymakers, flight operations have now resumed as volcanic activity has decreased. (translated)
Wildfires are currently threatening the popular tourist destination of Lokva Rogoznica in Croatia, where first houses have been destroyed and residents as well as vacationers have been evacuated, while in Greece over 250 tourists had to be evacuated due to a fire in Chalkidiki and nearly 2,000 people in Germany because of a wildfire in North Rhine-Westphalia. (translated)
A sightseeing boat carrying over 100 vacationers from Turkey caught fire while children and crew members were present, causing a stir on social media. (translated)
Severe forest fires are raging on the Greek peninsula of Chalkidiki and in the Italian province of Udine, leading to the evacuation of residents and tourists, while in Indonesia the province of South Sumatra is particularly affected. (translated)
The eruption of Etna in Sicily is causing ongoing problems in air traffic, as Catania Airport remains closed until at least 6 PM and many vacationers are stuck in flight chaos due to ash clouds. (translated)
Due to a continued eruption of Mount Etna, Catania Airport in Sicily will remain closed during peak travel times until at least 6:00 PM, affecting thousands of holidaymakers and forcing many to use alternative travel options such as Palermo Airport or trains. (translated)
The Balearic Islands are heading towards a new record of almost 20 million holidaymakers in 2026, despite measures to limit mass tourism, while the average length of stay for guests is decreasing. (translated)
Mount Etna in Sicily erupts in the middle of the peak tourist season, leaving thousands of holidaymakers stranded at Catania Airport due to high ash clouds, as flight operations have almost come to a standstill. (translated)
After the eruption of Etna in Sicily, thousands of vacationers are stranded as Catania Airport is severely restricted in flight operations due to ash clouds, and many tourists have to extend their stays, while difficulties with accommodation and overpriced shuttle services create additional problems. (translated)
Due to the ongoing eruption of Etna in Sicily, thousands of holidaymakers are affected during the peak travel season, as Catania Airport is heavily restricted due to ash clouds, and many travelers have to extend their stays. (translated)
Due to a large forest fire at Lake Garda in northern Italy, over 200 people, including many tourists, were evacuated while firefighters continue to fight to control the blaze, which is exacerbated by ongoing drought. (translated)
A fierce forest fire on the western shore of Lake Garda forced more than 200 people, including residents and vacationers, to leave their accommodations as firefighters attempted to bring the flames under control, which spread rapidly amid a persistent heat wave with temperatures above 40 degrees. (translated)
A devastating fire broke out on the western shore of Lake Garda in Tignale, leading to the evacuation of over 200 vacationers and sending thick clouds of smoke over the region, while firefighters and civil protection worked tirelessly to bring the flames under control. (translated)
A large forest fire is raging in the nature reserve De Rosmolen near Oostrum in the Netherlands, which has so far destroyed an area of 21 hectares, leading to the evacuation of a campsite with around 300 vacationers and the closure of train services between Nijmegen and Venray, while firefighters and the army are on duty with firefighting helicopters. (translated)
