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New Special Spatial Framework for Tourism: Final changes before Ministerial approval

Cap on strategic investments in saturated destinations, 350-bed limit for new hotels, new rules for short-term rentals, and updated destination classifications

Five major anti-drought projects: New water networks, desalination plants and modern infrastructure from Thessaloniki to Leros

The Ministry of Environment and Energy is moving forward with €142 million worth of projects nationwide, while also planning a major reform of water management through the consolidation of water providers, new desalination facilities, and the modernization of water supply networks

Water sector overhaul begins: 60 water management bodies to be consolidated in Attica and Thessaloniki

The Ministry of Environment and Energy's bill, expected to be submitted to Parliament in July, introduces the largest restructuring of Greece's water management system. The first phase will cover 50% of the country's population, while worsening water scarcity is accelerating reforms. Major infrastructure projects are also moving forward on the islands and the mainland. Local mayors have expressed concerns over the changes

Ten projects totaling 15 million euros to address water shortages, funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy in nine island municipalities

The projects will be implemented in Naxos, Amorgos, Astypalaia, Rhodes, Leros, Skopelos, Alonissos, Zakynthos, and Viannos in Crete

Stricter rules, new exclusion zones and a “cut-off” at 1,200 meters for wind farms, ban on wind turbines in Attica

The ban on wind turbines also applies to the Metropolitan Area of Thessaloniki, as well as to small islands under 300 square kilometers

International Mountain Day: Their protection is strengthened through ministerial decisions of the Ministry of Environment and Energy

The Ministry of Environment and Energy announces the reinforcement and expansion of the “Untrodden Mountains” program

US Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Rigas at Mount Athos

The visit of Greek-American Michael Rigas was made known by the Governor of Mount Athos Alkiviadis Stefanis

“Save–renovate for young people”: Platform for completing the building’s electronic identity now open

The process concerns young applicants who have already submitted their inclusion requests and represents the next step toward the energy and functional upgrade of their primary residence

Signing of the programme contract for the project Biodiversity in Archaeological Sites – BIAS II

The convention aims to protect biodiversity in Greek archaeological sites

The new regulation on construction in settlements in 8 questions and answers – The solution, provisions, and exceptions

The regulation was presented in a meeting held by Kyriakos Mitsotakis with the Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou and Deputy Minister Nikos Tagaras

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