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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
On October 19, reports from Athens’s Exarchia district described red paint on short-term-rental buildings and a “Zionists not welcome” slogan amid local anger over Israeli property investment and rising rents; the report described property markings, not violence against travelers. Jewish and Israeli visitors should avoid confrontations and take extra care in Exarchia. Greece maintains close strategic ties with Israel, though local activism can be hostile....
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Greece maintains a close strategic partnership with Israel, including defense cooperation. Local public sentiment is not uniform, and some neighborhood activism is hostile toward Zionists and Israeli investment....
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Residents of Athens’s Exarchia neighborhood say Israeli investment in short-term rentals is contributing to rising rents. Buildings and rental keypads have been marked with red paint, and one facade bears the slogan “Zionists not welcome.”
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aljazeera.com
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A Ynet commentary describes Greece’s shift from a former adversary to one of Israel’s important strategic partners, with closer ties extending beyond government circles.
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ynet.co.il
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An Israeli travel writer revisited Metsovo and Zagori in northern Greece, describing the region’s scenery and the concern Greek friends showed her during the war.
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ynet.co.il
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Hatzalah will use drones with Greek forces to search difficult-to-reach areas of Mount Olympus for missing Israeli tourist Ami Yogev.
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jpost.com
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An Israeli family faced a threatening situation when a taxi driver demanded 600 euros and threatened violence. The driver has been arrested.
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ynet.co.il
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An Israeli man reported being expelled from a social event in Athens after disclosing his identity, highlighting concerns about antisemitism.
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jpost.com
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Pro-Palestinian activists protested the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship at Piraeus Port, calling for an end to Greece's ties with Israel and chanting that the ship and its passengers were unwelcome.
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europesays.com
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In Heraklion, Crete, graffiti expressing hatred towards the IDF and support for Palestinian resistance was found, prompting the Israeli Foreign Ministry to advise caution.
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ynet.co.il
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Hundreds demonstrated in Athens against cooperation with Israel, prompting a travel warning from Israel's Foreign Ministry for its citizens in Greece.
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middleeastmonitor.com
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The protests are expected to take place in Athens, Thessaloniki, on the islands, and at various tourist destinations, prompting caution for Jewish travelers.
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jpost.com
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Amanda
We were in Athens and Naxos in April 2026. Athens was absolutely covered in "F Israel" graffiti, and worse... on the pedestrian streets right near the Acropolis, there was vile graffiti we had to pass with our young children: "Jew c*nt baby killers." Painted large and red on a major passageway. We had to distract our children several times from seeing it. Our entire trip was spent scanning walls to make sure our kids didn't see blatant Jew hate. I don't understand how this ancient city can let i
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Danni
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I was just in Athens - August 2026 - I did not experience any direct antisemitism but I did feel very uncomfortable. My hotel was in the "anarchists" neighbourhood where I saw a lot of disturbing antisemitic graffiti calling for direct violence.
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יאיר
בגיאורגיה יש הפנגות נגד המשטר גיאורגי משהו פוליטי . ביוון באתונה וברחבי יוון ובעוד מוקדים בעולם יום הזעם הפגנות של פרו פלסטינים .
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User
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Been in Greece (Athens), you hear Hebrew everywhere in the open. Haven't faced any negative reaction after telling people where I'm from.
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I was just there. Felt fine except for a particular student neighborhood in Athens where I hid my Magen David necklace. Lots of Palestinian flags and “river to sea” graffiti and posters.
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