Crete Highway Deal Signed

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis celebrated the signing of the construction contract for the Heraklion-Chania section of Crete's Northern Road Axis (VOAK) on Friday, calling it a "great day" for both Crete and the government. The contract includes an option to extend the highway to Kissamos—part of a personal commitment Mitsotakis said he was proud to fulfill after numerous delays, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

Highlighting the technical complexity of the project and its five-year implementation timeline, the Prime Minister urged cooperation from local authorities to ensure smooth progress. He also pledged swift advancement on the Pachia Ammos–Sitia section and emphasized the importance of road safety, noting that upgrades to the existing network will enhance driver security.