Greek police increase security after protests against Israeli cruise ship

<p>Measures are being taken at the harbours of Patras and Katakolo, following demonstrations earlier this week</p><p>Greek authorities have stepped up security in two harbours in an attempt to keep protesters away from a cruise liner carrying Israeli tourists on an 11-day tour around the Mediterranean.</p><p>The measures taken at Patras and Katakolo on the Peloponnese followed demonstrations when the MS Crown Iris docked at Kalamata earlier this week. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/22/israeli-cruise-rerouted-after-aegean-islanders-protest-gaza-war">In July passengers on the same ship were prevented from disembarking</a> and the ship was forced to divert to Cyprus after local people staged a protest on the Cycladic isle of Syros.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/29/greek-police-increase-security-after-protests-against-israeli-cruise-ship">Continue reading...</a>