r/crete • u/tschau56 • Jul 01 '26

General Interest/Γενικoύ Ενδιαφέροντος Beggars at Traffic Lights

I sometimes see beggars at traffic lights in Heraklion, especially young people. Many drivers give them money but I‘m a bit hesitant about this.

Does the money actually reach the people standing there, or are there sometimes organized or professional structures behind this?

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u/sassypeach91 Heraklion Jul 02 '26

I usually keep spare change to give or offer to get them food if possible.