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Water shortage: Poros declared in State of Emergency for three months by Environment Ministry decision

Poros has been placed under a three-month state of emergency due to water shortages, with the aim of immediately addressing water supply issues and accelerating the necessary measures to ensure an adequate water supply

Ministry of Environment and Energy: €16.6m for water-shortage projects in Thessaly, Central Greece and Eastern Macedonia

The funding covers upgrades to ageing water networks, desalination and denitrification works, as Greece steps up efforts to protect drinking water supplies.

State of emergency due to water shortage extended in Leros

For an additional three months

Norwegians told to pee in shower to save water and environment

It was also suggested for them to brush their teeth in the shower