The president of the Pan-Cretan Association of Greek Roma, Athanasios Katsaris, criticizes the Municipality of Heraklion and the State for the poor living conditions in the Roma settlement of Nea Alikarnassos, Crete, which he claims have remained unchanged for years.

He describes the living conditions as “miserable” and “inhumane,” stating that there is a lack of necessary care for the public health of the residents, who are citizens entitled to equal treatment.

Katsaris plans to protest at the next Heraklion Municipal Council meeting, demanding specific commitments and timelines to address the issues affecting the dignity and health of the settlement’s residents.

• Κρήτη: «Ως εδώ» λένε κάτοικοι καταυλισμού Ρομά – Ποντίκια και σκουπίδια δίπλα σε σπίτια και μικρά παιδιά. In: Law and Order. 12.07.2026. https://lawandorder.gr/kriti-os-edo-lene-katoikoi-katavlismou-roma-12-7/