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Freedom Flotilla under "military surveillance" in Greek waters

A Gaza-bound humanitarian mission led by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition is gaining momentum as multiple vessels move through the Mediterranean, with organizers preparing for a large-scale fleet operation.

06 May 2026-14:40
Spain, Brazil condemn Israel over flotilla seizure

Spain and Brazil have strongly condemned what they described as the “abduction” of two of their citizens by Israel in international waters, calling the incident a “flagrantly illegal” violation of international law.

02 May 2026-09:42
Gaza flotilla activists taken to Crete after interception

More than 100 activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been taken to the Greek island of Crete after Israeli forces intercepted their vessels in international waters near Greece.

01 May 2026-14:18
20 Turkish nationals detained in Israeli raid on Gaza aid flotilla - VIDEO

Israeli forces have detained more than 170 activists, including 20 Turkish nationals, after intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Crete, according to members of the Turkish delegation.

30 Apr 2026-14:43
Greece's military helicopter makes emergency landing in Crete

A Hellenic Air Force helicopter made an emergency landing on Monday morning between Mathia and Amarianos in the Municipality of Minoa Pediadas, in Heraklion, Crete.

27 Apr 2026-15:39
6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Crete, Greece

24 Apr 2026-09:33
Greece hit by Storm Erminio; Saharan dust reaches Crete

A man was killed near Athens as Storm Erminio brought strong winds and flooding to parts of Greece, while a Saharan dust storm blanketed the island of Crete.

02 Apr 2026-12:20
USS Gerald Ford returns to Crete naval base

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier that has been part of Middle East war operations, on Monday returned to a naval base in Crete.

23 Mar 2026-17:59
Breaking: Earthquake strikes Eastern Mediterranean near Crete

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Eastern Mediterranean on Monday morning, seismic monitoring services reported.

16 Mar 2026-11:32
US deploys more than 150 aircraft near Iran

The US military has increased its presence near Iran by deploying more than 150 aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.

24 Feb 2026-22:16

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