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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Recent events in Greece have raised concerns for Jewish and Israeli travelers. On June 3, 2026, pro-Palestinian activists protested the arrival of the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris at the Port of Piraeus, leading to tensions and confrontations. The protesters condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and called for the expulsion of Israeli soldiers from G...
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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
1 day ago
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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
1 day ago
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Greek authorities are expanding a counterterrorism investigation after the arrest of a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Crete, amid evidence of bomb-making activity.
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iefimerida.gr
5 days ago
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Greek police arrested a Hamas-linked Palestinian suspect planning an attack on Israeli targets, including a cruise ship, in Crete.
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thesun.co.uk
6 days ago
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A 37-year-old Palestinian man was arrested in Crete for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on Israeli targets, potentially involving a cruise ship.
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en.protothema.gr
6 days ago
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A planned demonstration in Athens is expected to feature banners supporting extremist organizations, raising concerns about normalizing antisemitism.
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jpost.com
Mar 31, 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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