Opposition parties argue the bill is another step toward privatizing water
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
A crucial part of securing safe and sufficient water for all lies in reducing pollution and transforming the way wastewater is managed.
Regional governor Nikos Hardalias announced the first phase of a major water infrastructure project aimed at ensuring reliable supply to thousands of households in the coastal community west of Athens.
This recommendation follows similar decisions for the small islands of Leros and Patmos, in a bid to combat and reverse serious water shortages
Greece’s largest water utility sets out a decade-long €2.5 billion investment programme to modernise supply, wastewater and digital networks, aiming to protect Attica’s water systems amid climate-driven pressure and prolonged drought
Untreated wastewater leaks near a popular bay have led to sanctions against the island’s municipality, highlighting wider environmental lapses and EU pressure on Greece’s sewage management
From Athens to Brussels, Europe’s First Real Push for Water Security Begins
Environmental inspectors with the South Aegean Regional Government reportedly identified several violations during an on-the-sport inspection
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
Greece, is among the most vulnerable in Europe to climate-driven drought, which poses increasing risks to agriculture and tourism — two key pillars of the Greek economy
To overcome these institutional limitations, the government is considering the creation of 45 new corporate entities — one for each of Greece’s river basins or designated regions.
The European Commission is reportedly set to call on member states to cut water consumption by at least 10% by 2030.
Salinization of the water supply in the northern Greece coastal region of Halkidiki has been a problem for years, and it is getting worse.