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Increased security measures in Thessaloniki today with the arrival of cruise ship with 820 Israeli passengers

Greek media reports that Increased security measures were implemented in the port of Thessaloniki , when the cruise ship Golden Iris arrived with 820 Israeli passengers.

Cause of mobilization was the recent attack outside the Jewish Museum in Brussels , which claimed the lives of three people - including two Israeli tourists - and attributed to anti-Semitic motives.

With nine buses and escort security men , who were traveling in separate vehicles , Israeli tourists tour of the Jewish museum and visited , among others, the Jewish cemetery , the synagogue Avenue and Castles .

The police presence was discreet , allowing tourists to Israeli - schedule tour whose secret was respected as far as possible, to enjoy browsing in " Bride of Thermaikos " and especially safely