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The looming water crisis facing Greece

As Europe faces increasing pressure over access to fresh water, the problem has become particularly acute in Greece. Reports indicate that Athens and the Attica region will face a water crisis in the coming years under current climate conditions, while the spotlight is increasingly on how to preserve and manage water resources across the country. In addition, this challenge has taken on a European dimension, as the continent grapples with similar questions and the EU unveils a new water resilience strategy. Giorgos Lialios, a journalist at Kathimerini covering issues related to the environment, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into the looming water crisis facing Greece. 

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

EU warns Greece over lack of water strategy

Satellite images reveal significant decline in Lake Mornos water levels

The EU's water crisis by the numbers

5 mayors are suspended from duty as authorities expand the crackdown on Turkey’s opposition

EU conjures up surprise law to govern use of ocean resources

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