Rail, Maritime and Transport rail workers will hold a 24-hour strike from 5 pm on June 4 – 5, and a 48-hour strike from 5 pm on June 9 – 10. The industrial action is expected to cause widespread disruption to rail travel, sparking travel chaos across the country.

Demonstrations are expected in Istanbul over the weekend of May 30 to mark the 2nd anniversary of the Gezi Park protests. Travelers should be vigilant and avoid all demonstrations and gatherings.

The German government will host the 2015 G-7 summit June 7-8 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The annual summit is usually accompanied by anti-globalization protests, high security, and business disruptions. Due to high demand associated with the event, there will be very little, if any, lodging available in Mittenwald or Garmisch-Partenkirchen town June …