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Five Years On: Arcalochori Schools Still Operating from Containers

Tuesday, 29 September 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Arcalochori continues to face the aftermath of the devastating 2018 earthquake, with school facilities still housed in temporary containers five years later. Inadequate reconstruction efforts have sparked significant criticism from earthquake-affected residents and families, who expressed frustration toward a government deputy minister's claim of lacking awareness about the ongoing crisis. The situation highlights challenges facing Crete's infrastructure recovery and raises concerns about educational standards for the local community. The incident reflects broader resident frustrations regarding delayed reconstruction timelines and government responsiveness across earthquake-affected areas of the island.

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