Crete continues to grapple with severe water scarcity, yet the government appears more focused on public relations than tangible solutions. Politician Haris Mamoulakis criticized the New Democracy administration for producing promotional videos about the Almirol project rather than addressing the island's urgent water crisis.
The criticism highlights growing frustration among local leaders over the gap between government rhetoric and concrete action on infrastructure development. Residents and officials are demanding immediate intervention to secure water supplies for agriculture, tourism, and daily consumption across the island.