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Heraklion Sanitation Workers Accuse City of Favoring Private Contractor

Thursday, 25 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Sanitation workers in Heraklion, Crete's largest city, have publicly accused the municipal authority of prioritizing a private waste management contractor over the city's own cleaning services. In a formal complaint, workers' representatives allege that municipal vehicles are being deliberately sidelined while the city pays a private company approximately 700,000 euros per month under a contract they say raises serious transparency concerns. The dispute has escalated into open conflict between the workforce and city officials, with workers claiming their questions about the contract remain unanswered. For visitors, the ongoing dispute could affect street cleanliness and waste collection in central Heraklion, particularly around the old town, port area, and busy tourist zones. Travelers are advised to dispose of waste carefully and report any sanitation issues to their accommodation. The situation is developing and may prompt further industrial action in the coming weeks.

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