Residents of Heraklion, Crete are protesting the planned construction of a migrant reception center in the area. Demonstrators gathered outside former Skouloudi warehouses, voicing their opposition to the facility. The protest escalated with a renewed blockade of the Heraklion-Moires National Highway, disrupting traffic. This is not the first time protestors have blocked the highway in response to the proposed center. Local citizens express strong disagreement with the facility’s establishment, citing concerns about its impact on the region. Authorities have not yet commented on the ongoing situation or potential solutions to resolve the blockade. The protest continues as of reporting.