Noticias sobre Greece
Is the EU complying with the Water Framework Directive? Analysis of the state of water in Europe
Water is an essential resource for life, the economy and ecological balance, but its management in the European Union continues to face major challenges.
Early warning systems save lives: but why didn’t they save lives in Spain’s recent floods?
The crucial role of early warning systems in preventing and managing the catastrophe caused by severe rains (a phenomenon known as an Isolated Depression at High Levels, and by…
EU invests €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects for Europe’s green transition
The Commission has granted more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.
Five countries to receive over €1 billion in EU aid following natural disasters
Support from the EU Solidarity Fund for Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France following severe floods in 2023 Assistance will cover part of the costs of emergency and…
Hidroconta revolutionizes water metering with the Centaurus smart meters
The Centaurus range of water meters, developed by Hidroconta, enables precise, real-time monitoring of water consumption and remote management, optimizing water resource use and network operations.
EU southern states join forces to address urgent water scarcity in agriculture
Officials from nine countries in southern Europe have committed to collaborate on the advancement of water-efficient technologies and practices for agriculture, informs Associated Press.
EIB Advisory to support Athens water utility EYDAP with its €2 billion investment programme
EIB expertise to strengthen EYDAP’s plans for safe and uninterrupted supply of drinking water under climate change adaptation strategy. EIB to provide targeted advisory services for free as part of InvestEU Advisory Hub.
Commission refers Greece to EU Court for failing to manage urban wastewater
the European Commission decided to refer Greece to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully comply with the collection and treatment obligations set in the Urban waste-water treatment Directive (Directive 91/271/EEC).
Water crisis hits Greek islands amid tourist boom
The Greek islands are experiencing drought conditions as they gear up to host a record number of summer tourists, increasing the pressure on water supplies, reports Reuters.
Constrat and Sigfox to deploy 7,000 smart water meters in Greece
The Municipality of Parga, Greece, has awarded the smart water management solution provider Constrat a contract to deploy 7,000 water meters in Greece with Sigfox Hellas.
Smart water treatment for preservation and energy production in energy-intensive industries
Multiple technological advances in water preservation are demonstrated in three case studies involving energy production, mining and electroplating.
Water security: multidimensional threats at a global scale
Water security is globally recognized as one of the imperatives of global development and forms a crucial part of one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN (Goal 6: "Clean Water and Sanitation") and is considered a necessary condition to achieve any of the other sixteen goals.
EU to refer Greece to the Court of Justice for failure to finalise the revision of its water plans
The European Commission decided to refer Greece (INFR(2022)2191) to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failure to finalise the revision of its river basin management plans as required under the Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC) and of its flood risk management plans as required under the Floods Directive (Directive 2007/60/EC).
Record drought hits the Mediterranean region
Severe and prolonged drought events have affected Europe for more than two years and northern Africa for six years, causing water shortages and hampering vegetation growth.
Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
TAQA, Vision Invest, and GIC Consortium secure Juranah Water Reservoir project in Makkah
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PSJC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is delighted to announce its participation in the winning consortium for the Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir Project (ISWR-1) in the Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.
ABB chosen for water management solution by Greek municipality
A fully integrated solution from ABB will enable network-wide effective management, enhancing the quality and reliability of potable water in Greece’s Andravida-Kyllini region The local water and wastewater utility in Andravida-Kyllini Municipality is embarking on a significant modernization project to elevate the efficiency and reliability of its potable water distribution network.
Climate change’s impact on coastal flooding to increase 5-times over this century, says UNDP
Latin America, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are at the forefront, projected to lose significant land and critical infrastructure to permanent inundation.
2023 shatters climate records, with major impacts
2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather which has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
BIO-UV Group sings new multinational agreement with Innovasea
The high-tech water treatment systems specialist BIO-UV Group has announced an exciting new partnership that will dramatically accelerate the delivery of its development strategy in the global aquaculture industry and launch a concerted drive west into the North American market.