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Greek Military Exercise on BOAK Highway Alarms Crete Tourists

Sunday, 17 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Greek National Guard (Ethnofilakes) reservists conducted a military training exercise along the BOAK highway in Crete, causing alarm among tourists who encountered armed personnel on or near the road. The exercise was an authorized drill, not a security incident. Travelers who witnessed uniformed soldiers with weapons in the area had no cause for concern. If you are driving the BOAK and notice military activity, remain calm and follow any instructions from personnel directing traffic. Such exercises are periodic and pose no risk to civilians or visitors. Normal travel along the highway continues without disruption.

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