Time running out for government action out as water crisis deepens

PoliticsGreek Politics Tags: Environment, New Democracy, PASOK-KINAL
Photo by Panayiotis Tzamaros/Fosphotos
Photo by Panayiotis Tzamaros/Fosphotos

The Greek government is confronting a mounting water crisis that has pushed Attica to the brink of emergency status and forced ministers to admit that “difficult decisions” can no longer be delayed.

Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou warned on Friday that reserves stand at around 400 million cubic metres — barely enough to cover two years of consumption if rainfall fails to replenish supplies. With Attica consuming 250 million cubi...

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