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Aug 23, 2026
Fearing an Iranian attack: Greece moves Patriot batteries to Crete
Security

Fearing an Iranian attack: Greece moves Patriot batteries to Crete

A Patriot missile battery was moved from the island of Karpathos to Crete to strengthen air defense around the Souda base. According to "Kathimerini", the move comes days after Iranian threats to attack bases used by the USA in Europe.

Aug 16, 2026
Greece: Israeli arrested after lighting a barbecue and starting a fire
Crime

Greece: Israeli arrested after lighting a barbecue and starting a fire

Media outlets on the island of Crete reported that three Israelis staying at a villa in the west of the island did not heed warnings and lit a fire despite the volatile weather and the forested area where they were staying. About one hundred firefighters struggled for several hours to extinguish the blaze.

Aug 11, 2026
06:00Ynet
"Death to the IDF": Hate graffiti in a destination flooded with Israelis this summer
Travel

"Death to the IDF": Hate graffiti in a destination flooded with Israelis this summer

Against the backdrop of a wave of pro-Palestinian protests across Greece, a harsh graffiti inscription against the IDF and in favor of "Palestinian resistance" was documented in Heraklion, Crete. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Israelis in the country to be vigilant, conceal national symbols, and stay away from gatherings.

Jul 30, 2026
11:59Walla
Fled the flames and jumped into the sea: dozens rescued by boats from the giant fire in Crete
World

Fled the flames and jumped into the sea: dozens rescued by boats from the giant fire in Crete

Dozens of residents and tourists in southern Crete were forced to seek refuge in the sea due to a massive wildfire. A total of 31 people were rescued by the Coast Guard and private vessels from the Agios Pavlos area.

Jul 27, 2026
22:59ICE
Reshet 13 presenter reveals the truth about the violent incident in Greece: "It never happened"
TV

Reshet 13 presenter reveals the truth about the violent incident in Greece: "It never happened"

The unusual event that occurred in Crete continues to worry Israelis after claims of an antisemitic incident arose. Amit Kotler seeks to put an end to the rumors and reveal what really happened there. According to him, any connection between this and antisemitism is purely coincidental.

Jul 26, 2026
11:54ICE
"Mom, they came to kill us": A nightmare night for young Israelis at a hotel in Greece
Crime

"Mom, they came to kill us": A nightmare night for young Israelis at a hotel in Greece

An unusual and terrifying event in the resort town of Malia: people armed with rifles and axes broke into a hotel where dozens of Israelis were staying and went from room to room. The teenagers sent farewell messages to their parents, the police arrived late, and the fear of hunting Israelis in Europe is growing.

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