More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before booking to avoid overpaying.
How to travel this summer without paying more for the crisis in the Middle East
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Thu 15:43 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik
Middle East: Is Israel relying on criminals in the fight against Hamas?
Fri 14:26 - Tagesschau
Israel's left under pressure after the country's shift to the right
Sat 17:09 - SRF International
Gaza Strip – “We Palestinian journalists are not believed”
Mon 12:21 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik
Middle East conflict: Reconstruction in Gaza is hardly an option
Wed 03:47 - SRF International
Middle East – Israel risks political isolation
Wed 10:21 - n-tv Politik
"Killing like no one has seen since 1967": Report: Israeli general brags about shooting Palestinians
Thu 10:08 - n-tv Politik
Crisis hits children and women: Doctors Without Borders: Israel is deliberately starving people in Gaza
Thu 11:27 - n-tv Politik
Attack in the Gaza Strip: Hamas leader's son dies in Israeli airstrike
Fri 11:17 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik
Palestinian Territories: Who will be the new Hamas leader?
Sun 08:34 - n-tv Politik
Prison hunger strike: Israel releases detained Gaza activists
Sun 14:11 - n-tv Politik
With the knowledge of the USA: Israel apparently secretly set up a military base in Iraq
Mon 14:50 - Die Welt
EU agrees on sanctions against Israeli settlers
Tue 04:39 - Handelsblatt Politik
Middle East: Israel sets up military tribunal for October 7 attackers
Tue 11:09 - Tagesschau
Dispute over Israel: What connects the ESC with an EU dilemma
Wed 09:50 - n-tv Politik
Almost 400 dead since "ceasefire": Israel bombs highway in Lebanon
Wed 12:08 - n-tv Politik
Concern about Hamas: Israel is increasing attacks in the Gaza Strip again
Wed 12:14 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: Israel increases attacks in the Gaza Strip after a ceasefire in Iran
Wed 13:26 - Tagesschau
Despite ceasefire: Israel's army begins new attacks in southern Lebanon
Wed 14:00 - Al-Monitor
War in Middle East: latest developments
Thu 01:41 - France 24
Middle East live: Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US before ceasefire expires
Thu 18:30 - Al-Monitor
War in Middle East: latest developments
Thu 19:17 - Tagesschau
Low expectations for negotiations between Israel and Lebanon
Fri 03:31 - Middle East Eye
China calls for peace in the Middle East, urges reopening of shipping lanes
Fri 12:00 - UN News All
Somalia at ‘real risk of famine’ as Middle East war fallout continues
Sun 00:44 - Middle East Eye
UK deploys anti-drone system on RAF jets in Middle East
Sun 03:00 - Al-Monitor
War in Middle East: latest developments
Sun 05:39 - France 24
Middle East live: USS Ford returns from Iran war after longest deployment since Vietnam
Sun 14:30 - Al-Monitor
War in Middle East: latest developments
Mon 10:47 - Le Figaro
War in the Middle East: Iran wants to tax submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz
Mon 16:00 - Al-Monitor
Hormuz tanker traffic edges higher after wartime low
Mon 18:30 - Al-Monitor
War in Middle East: latest developments
Tue 05:07 - Middle East Eye
India raises fuel prices again amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Tue 09:51 - Die Welt
Why Spahn is traveling to China to join the Communist Party
Tue 12:00 - UN News All
How the Hormuz crisis keeps disrupting kitchens, ports and paychecks
Tue 12:42 - ANSA Top News
G7, 'imperative' to reopen Hormuz and resolve the war in Iran
Tue 12:51 - Middle East Eye
Secrecy surrounds UK foreign secretary’s Middle East talks with Tony Blair
Tue 16:22 - Middle East Eye
British Airways delays Middle East flights until August
Wed 01:44 - Middle East Eye
Two Chinese supertankers leave Strait of Hormuz after months-long delay
Wed 03:28 - France 24
Middle East war live: Trump to attend G7 summit in France in June
Wed 04:36 - Middle East Eye
South Korea investigating objects that hit vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Wed 04:57 - Middle East Eye
Chinese president says Middle East at 'critical juncture between war and peace'
Wed 05:56 - Middle East Eye
South Korean-flagged tanker attempts Hormuz crossing
Wed 06:32 - Euronews
How to travel this summer without paying more for the crisis in the Middle East