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

The 20-year concession includes the eponymous 72,700-square-meter private beach property in the Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni municipality

Owner of Minoan Lines Grimaldi Group acquired a 67% share of the port for a total price of 80 million euros.