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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2024 · 9 MIN

Climate change, over-tourism, and the water crisis on Greece's islands

from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders

Record breaking heat-waves, limited rainfall, and a spike in tourism have many in Greece concerned about the availability of water. This is something we’ve heard experts talk about with regards to Athens. In Greece’s Cycladic islands, however, which see millions of visitors every summer, this problem seems even more pronounced. Alexia Kalaitzi, an award-winning journalist and features reporter for Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what the mounting water crisis means for Greece and popular islands like Tinos.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Wells run dry as Tinos faces mounting water crisisBoosting Cyprus’ defense is key given proximity to war-wracked Mideast, defense minister saysTrump picks ambassadors to Greece and TurkeyTom Barrack, Trump's pick for Turkey ambassador, is good news for Erdogan

Record breaking heat-waves, limited rainfall, and a spike in tourism have many in Greece concerned about the availability of water. Alexia Kalaitzi, an award-winning journalist and features reporter for Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what the mounting water crisis means for Greece and its popular islands in the Cyclades like Tinos.

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Record breaking heat-waves, limited rainfall, and a spike in tourism have many in Greece concerned about the availability of water. This is something we’ve heard experts talk about with regards to Athens. In Greece’s Cycladic islands, however, which...

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