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Greek MP Criticizes 'Greece 2.0' Fund, BOAK Highway Loses Funding

Saturday, 4 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

A member of parliament representing Lasithi, eastern Crete, delivered sharp criticism in the Greek Parliament over the management of the "Greece 2.0" EU Recovery Fund. The MP accused authorities of removing key infrastructure projects from funding, citing poor transparency and inconsistent use of financial tools. Among the projects affected is the BOAK, the east-west highway under construction across northern Crete, which is intended to significantly improve road travel across the island. Delays or funding gaps in this project could affect future travel times between Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, and Sitia. Tourists planning road trips in eastern Crete should be aware that construction on the BOAK corridor remains ongoing, and some stretches may cause delays. No immediate disruptions to existing tourist infrastructure have been announced.

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