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Minister of Interior Expresses Disappointment with Shelter Conditions

Published March 6, 2026, 21:17
Minister of Interior Expresses Disappointment with Shelter Conditions

The Minister of Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, announced that the text message system for informing citizens is functioning satisfactorily, with the exception of one mobile provider facing technical issues. He also expressed his disappointment with the poor condition of the shelters, emphasizing that the images that have come to light are discouraging. Inspectors are already on the streets to record the current state of the shelters. The Minister of Interior criticized the Civil Defense, arguing that they did not properly inform him about the condition of the shelters, as the last inspection was carried out in May of the previous year. The poor condition of the shelters is also attributed to the management of previous years, where private individuals had taken over the management of the areas. Mr. Ioannou stressed that informing citizens via text message is an additional tool, complementary to existing information channels. The process was completed in all Provinces and the sending time was satisfactory, except for the provider facing technical problems. The Minister's announcement came after reports about the deplorable state of the shelters, which caused concern among the public. The government has committed to improving the condition of the shelters and ensuring the safety of citizens in the event of an emergency.