Satellite data reveal a 44% reduction in Mornos Lake’s surface, prompting water authorities to activate wells and prepare for ongoing water shortages in Attica
According to the local council, the drought has caused serious problems for the police and the natural environment agency.
Students at a university residence in Komotini report flooding, rusty water, and infestations, prompting the university to announce both immediate fixes and long-term reconstruction plans
Residents in several southern suburbs of Athens have complained of unusual odors in tap water, described as naphthalene or chlorine-like. Authorities say the issue is temporary and does not affect water quality
The news comes on the heels of numerous reports revealing that Athens has enough water for just the next 2 years
Greece’s breadbasket, Thessaly, faces crop ruin as poor water governance and climate extremes leave farmers without irrigation two years after storm Daniel.
Over €9 million will fund desalination and water security projects across 61 island municipalities, aiming to improve supply and quality in Greece’s most remote communities
Each region must aim to mitigate the problem based on its own capabilities. In some areas, this may involve restricting visitor numbers and tourism infrastructure in line with available water resources
The European Commission is reportedly set to call on member states to cut water consumption by at least 10% by 2030.
The village of Kallio re-emerged from the depths of an artificial lake recently, in an ominous sign of weather-related problems
Water utility providers will be able to increase charges based on demand, climate, environmental, geographical and social conditions.