A cruise liner carrying Israeli tourists has been forced to reroute to Cyprus after being turned away from the Greek island of Syros after a quayside protest over the Gaza war.
About Syros Island:
Syros, also known as Siros or Syra, is a Greek island in the Cyclades island group, in the Aegean Sea.
The island is hilly, denuded, and irregular in shape, and it reaches an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 metres).
Syros is about 78 nautical miles (144 km) south-east of Athens, the capital of Greece.
The biggest towns on Syros are Ermoupoli, Ano Syros, and Vari.
Ermoupoli is the main city of the island.
It is a hillside town that overlooks the Aegean Sea.
It is also the capital for the whole Cyclades region and the South Aegean area.
The island is famous for its stunning beaches, charming villages, and cultural festivals.
Industries include shipbuilding, tanning, cotton mills, weaving, and confectionery, but the main source of revenue is from maritime trade and commercial shipping.
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