Northern Greek Farmers Demand Joint Water Agreement with Bulgaria Amid Drought Crisis

Farmers in Northern Greece are raising alarms about the severe drought affecting their crops and urgently call for cooperation with Bulgaria to address water shortages, reports the Bulgarian National Radio. Agricultural unions are pressuring the Greek government in Athens to secure irrigation water as the Maritsa River’s water level plummets to unprecedented lows, threatening both crops and livestock.

The crisis extends beyond Greece, with wild horses suffering from thirst and Turkish farmers facing similar difficulties....