February 4, 2025
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Greek Farmers Face Crisis as Bulgaria Water Deal Expires
Greek farmers are growing increasingly anxious as a decades-old water-sharing deal with Bulgaria expired in July 2024, threatening irrigation for 50,000 acres of farmland in the Evros plain. The agreement, which had provided 186 million cubic meters of water annually, has yet to be renewed, as Bulgaria prioritizes its own water needs. Greek farmers have launched protests, accusing their government of failing to act swiftly, while climate change worsens water scarcity in the region.
