Suspicious Object Halts Cruise Ship, Halts Filming of New Israeli Series in Greece

A security alert concerning a suspected explosive device at the port of Syros, Greece, caused a significant delay for a Mano Shipping vessel carrying over 1,500 passengers bound for Israel on Tuesday. The ship's departure was postponed as local security forces conducted searches of the port to ensure passenger and crew safety. No device was reported found, and the ship remained docked pending completion of security checks and clearance for departure.

Among the passengers delayed on board were the cast and crew of the new drama series "Linda Vaaali," a production for Israeli broadcaster Kan 11. Filming for the series, which takes place partly on the cruise ship, was immediately suspended due to the security threat.

Kan 11 confirmed the filming halt, stating, "The filming of the new drama series 'Linda Vaaali' (Kan 11), created and directed by Dana Modan, was stopped today in Greece following a warning about a suspicious object allegedly placed on the 'Mano Shipping' cruise ship where some of the filming is taking place." The broadcaster added that the resumption of filming would depend on the directives of the authorized bodies.

"Linda Vaaali" is a spin-off of the successful series "Aviram Katz," which aired over three years ago. The new series focuses on police characters previously portrayed by Dana Modan and Yinon Biton, who are collaborating again on this project. The delay not only impacted the passengers returning to Israel but also the production schedule for the television series, with filming to resume only after official approval and resolution of the security situation in the Greek port.