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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
In recent months, Greece has experienced several incidents affecting Jewish and Israeli travelers. On June 30, 2026, the far-left anarchist group Rouvikonas organized an "anti-Zionist patrol" in Thessaloniki, marching through the city and targeting areas they claimed were infiltrated by "Israeli capital." This event coincided with the 95th annivers...
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A Greek tour company denied an Israeli woman's booking, citing ideological reasons, which has been labeled as antisemitic by observers.
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jpost.com
Jul 08, 2026
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Greek Jews express concern over anti-Zionist patrols in Thessaloniki, fearing a rise in antisemitism and intimidation.
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thejc.com
Jul 02, 2026
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A prosecutor in Thessaloniki investigates far-left activists for staging an anti-Zionist patrol, raising concerns over incitement against Jews.
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iefimerida.gr
Jun 30, 2026
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The incident occurred 95 years after an antisemitic pogrom in the same city, raising concerns among the Jewish community.
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jpost.com
Jun 30, 2026
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A Palestinian electrician arrested in Crete on suspicion of planning an explosive attack against Israeli-linked targets in Europe has been remanded in custody after telling a magistrate he had been blackmailed into undergoing Hamas training in Malays...
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iefimerida.gr
Jun 12, 2026
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Greek police sources link case to recent arrest of two Palestinians in Cyprus suspected of plotting attacks on Israeli targets in Europe and Asia.
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timesofisrael.com
Jun 12, 2026
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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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I was there on my honeymoon... proudly wearing my Magen David necklace... didn't have any issues! My husband also looks quite Jewish. Maybe a couple dirty looks but I could have imagined that.
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Athens felt very safe. Tons of Israelis traveling there.
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This trip was planned prior to the war so we didn't expect to get into this situation... Is the general public hostile towards us?... No i wouldnt say so. ... No real need to be concerned in general. Millions of Israelis have visited Greece and been fine, after all.
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