A €4.55 million solar power plant in central Greece will allow Trikala's municipal water utility to offset electricity costs through virtual net metering while supporting the region's clean energy transition.

The government says the legislation will strengthen public water management and address shortages, while opposition parties warn it could open the door to privatization.

Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said support for families will be his top political priority, while also addressing the country’s demographic challenge, rising prices, New Democracy’s finances and water management during an interview

An investigation has been launched into contaminated drinking water affecting communities in Volvi and Sithonia, where residents have been relying on bottled water as authorities examine contamination and infrastructure delays.

The proposed legislation aims to modernize water management, expand the responsibilities of EYDAP and EYATH, and strengthen oversight of water services across Greece.

Municipalities are invited to apply for funding to upgrade water infrastructure, with additional financing planned for island and mountain communities facing growing water shortages

Nearly 40% of the utility's investment plan will modernize wastewater infrastructure in eastern Attica, with recycled water expected to irrigate more than 13,000 hectares by 2030.

Ten areas are now under emergency status due to water shortages, prompting the government to propose faster approval procedures for desalination plants, water networks and other critical infrastructure to protect supplies.

A proposed legal framework aims to speed up desalination projects, simplify environmental licensing and accelerate emergency water infrastructure as Greece responds to growing water scarcity.

Western Greece is planning smart water networks to cut waste, boost security, and adapt to climate change

A €9.25 million project to build Kineta's internal water supply network has entered the tender phase, aiming to provide reliable drinking water to 5,100 households within two years as part of a broader €28 million infrastructure plan

Cyprus and Greece face severe water stress as EU averages mask stark regional disparities in freshwater use and access across Southern Europe.

Nine island municipalities will receive more than €15 million for water infrastructure upgrades, including desalination units, network improvements and new facilities aimed at strengthening drinking water supplies

The Greek island says emergency status will speed up desalination projects, while officials propose stricter water use rules to protect supplies during the summer.

A new EY-Parthenon analysis warns that climate pressures, aging networks and regulatory changes are reshaping Greece’s water sector, while investment needs rise to secure long-term water supply

Authorities banned tap water consumption in two communities after laboratory tests detected elevated levels of nitrates and other chemical contaminants in the local water supply

Greece faces an uncomfortable contradiction: it's economic engine depends heavily on sectors that cannot function without reliable water and runs hardest during the hottest and driest months of the year

Authorities impose a three-month state of emergency on the Greek island due to water scarcity, while extending similar measures on another island facing ongoing supply issues

According to the latest data, total reserves reached 771.8 million cubic meters Wednesday, up from 640.6 million cubic metres a year earlier

Crete is shifting from fragmented water management to a unified model aimed at tackling long-term drought challenges, with a central coordinating body, targeted infrastructure upgrades, and a focus on reducing network losses and improving efficiency