Rhine and Danube rivers dry up amid drought and heatwave
The Rhine, a vital trade artery for Europe, has ground to a halt as falling water levels strand ships, driving freight costs sharply higher, while nuclear plants in Hungary and Romania cut output amid shortage
Unusually low water levels in the Danube as Hungary is hit by a heat wave
Water levels affect shipping, agriculture and ecosystems
Thessaloniki positioning to become Balkan maritime gateway, bypassing Turkey & Danube Delta
A railway that will eventually connect Thessaloniki with northern Europe and a canal from Thessaloniki to Danube are the projects that will make the difference
