The greek Roma community of Gerakas expresses strong protest in an opebn letter against frequent police operations targeting their settlement, citing issues with illegal electricity connections due to inadequate infrastructure.

The community emphasizes that they are not using electricity illegally to avoid payment, but rather due to the state’s failure to provide proper connections.

The letter calls for immediate state intervention to address long-standing issues and criticizes the government for misusing European funds instead of promoting social integration for the Roma community.

• Γέρακας: Ανοιχτή επιστολή από τον σύλλογο Νέοι Ορίζοντες Ελλήνων Ρομά προς τον Δήμο Παλλήνης – Ζητάμε ένταξη, όχι αστυνομική καταστολή. In: iRafina. 26.06.2026. https://www.irafina.gr/gerakas-anoichti-epistoli-apo-ton-syllogo-neoi-orizontes-ellinon-roma-pros-ton-dimo-pallinis-zitame-entaksi-ochi-astynomiki-katastoli/