Foreign Office warning for anyone travelling to popular Europe holiday destination

NewsUK NewsTravel AdviceUpdated travel advice addresses two current risks12:06, 16 Aug 2026A previous vew of a Catania cruise port with volcano Etna in the background(Image: Shared Content Unit)A warning has been issued by the Foreign Office for travellers planning to head off to areas of Italy and Sicily where problems are currently two-fold. In its updated advice it warns of wildfires in the country as well as highlighting potential flight disruption caused by the eruption of Mount Etna.‌It says its travel advice also covers Vatican City - a popular destination for holidaymakers jetting off to Rome - and reminds people of the importance of travel insurance. As previously reported, wildfires have been bringing widespread devastation to many parts of Europe where temperatures have been roc