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Five Years After Arkalochori Earthquake, Residents Still Living in Temporary Housing

Sunday, 27 September 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

On the fifth anniversary of the September 2021 earthquake that struck Arkalochori in central Crete, many residents continue to live in temporary container housing. The magnitude 5.3 earthquake caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure in the region. Despite five years of reconstruction efforts, recovery has progressed slowly and residents remain displaced from their homes. The ongoing housing crisis reflects the region's infrastructure challenges in rebuilding after the disaster. This situation affects both local residents and the broader reconstruction of Crete's communities.

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