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€2.5 Billion Plan Aims to Secure Attica's Water Supply

10/31/2025

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou announced a €2.5 billion plan to address water scarcity.
The plan diverts Krikeliotis and Karpenisiotis rivers into the Evinos reservoir to secure Attica's water supply for 30 years.
It includes new wells to add 150 million cubic meters annually and is set for completion in 2029.
Mitsotakis warned that without drastic measures Attica could face severe shortages, recalling the 1990s crisis.

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou announced a €2.5 billion plan to address water scarcity.
The plan diverts Krikeliotis and Karpenisiotis rivers into the Evinos reservoir to secure Attica's water supply for 30 years.
It includes new wells to add 150 million cubic meters annually and is set for completion in 2029.
Mitsotakis warned that without drastic measures Attica could face severe shortages, recalling the 1990s crisis.