During this year's Epiphany celebrations in Athens, a mishap occurred when the Holy Cross thrown into the Athens Reservoir by Bishop Euripus Chrysostomos fell into the water. The cross was not properly tied, leading to a 20-minute recovery operation by EYDAP employees. The sacred object was successfully retrieved with the help of a pole, allowing the ceremony to proceed without further delay in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Mayor Haris Doukas.
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The Greek government has launched a comprehensive plan to tackle water shortages, highlighting seven key initiatives. Minister Theodoros Skylakakis outlined measures for securing Athens' water supply, investing in desalination and wastewater management, and reforming the water industry. The plan also includes updated pricing rules and environmental studies on climate change impacts.
The Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) is utilizing additional water sources, including springs and boreholes in Mavrosouvala and reserves from Lake Yliki, to address a prolonged water shortage. While EYDAP assures there’s no immediate need for water restrictions, the company warns that continued drought could escalate the situation.