Gazette du 27/6/1693. French weekly newspaper of 17th century, 23x17cm, 8p., complete, very good condition. More than two pages with detailed information regarding the Balkans, particularly Austrian and Polish operations against the Ottomans. In Venice a large army with cavalry is ready to depart for Morea, will arrive in two weeks. Priuli and Contarini,the Venetian admirals,had departed earlier to block Chania but were obliged to delay and Moro Pasha succeeded to supply Chania castle with 6 vessels and continue to Alexandria to transport more troops to Crete. The Ottomans rejected any attempt for peace and wanted revenge for all the humiliate defeats in Morea. New castles have been constructed in Halkida (the castle of Karababa, still standing). Detailed description of the Venetian army,ready for the campaign in Greece,consisting mostly from German mercenaries.Several other information.