Inherited inequalities among different segments of Greek society are reflected through ROMA issues. Years of neglect, partial and/or poorly implemented interventions and most importantly, political manipulations of a national and local system based on cliental relations have exacerbated the problems faced by ROMA communities instead of minimizing them. The recent socioeconomic crisis in Greece has also contributed towards increasing not only the ROMA communities’ needs but also the mainstream Greek community’s negative perceptions.