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German tourist on Crete released after suspected espionage

A German tourist was detained on Crete on suspicion of espionage but has since been released. According to Spiegel, heightened vigilance prevails on the Greek island due to the Iran war.

German tourist on Crete released after suspected espionage
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A German tourist was detained on Crete on suspicion of espionage and has since been released. According to Spiegel, heightened vigilance prevails on the Greek island due to the Iran war.

The background of the arrest and the exact allegations are not yet known. The tourist had apparently taken photos near an airport, which alerted the authorities. Greek security forces are particularly sensitive to suspicious activities in the current situation.

Source: www.spiegel.de