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Crete earthquake survivors stuck in temporary housing, reconstruction stalls

Tuesday, 23 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Residents of the Minoa Pediadas area in central Crete, affected by earthquakes five years ago, remain in temporary prefabricated housing as reconstruction efforts have stalled. The situation reached parliament, where lawmakers clashed over persistent bureaucratic delays and unclear government responsibility for rebuilding homes. Affected families have been waiting since 2021 for permanent housing solutions, with officials from different agencies continuing to dispute accountability. For visitors, this area lies inland from the popular north coast resorts and is not a primary tourist destination. Roads and tourist infrastructure in the region are unaffected. The dispute reflects broader challenges in post-disaster recovery across rural Crete. Travelers planning to explore inland villages near Heraklion should be aware that some communities in this zone are still rebuilding, and access to certain areas may be limited by ongoing construction or temporary structures.

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