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Greece Unveils €2.5 Billion Water Security Plan Amid Drought

11/2/2025

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Greece is launching a €2.5 billion initiative to secure its water supply for 30 years amid drought and rising demand.
Environment Minister Stavros Papastravrou says Greece has second most severe water stress in southern Europe, with reserves declining since 2022.
The plan includes diverting water from tributaries, deploying desalination plants, and upgrading infrastructure.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized urgency for Attica and noted the European Commission will provide technical support.

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Greece is launching a €2.5 billion initiative to secure its water supply for 30 years amid drought and rising demand.
Environment Minister Stavros Papastravrou says Greece has second most severe water stress in southern Europe, with reserves declining since 2022.
The plan includes diverting water from tributaries, deploying desalination plants, and upgrading infrastructure.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized urgency for Attica and noted the European Commission will provide technical support.