Across much of Europe, water scarcity is becoming a more serious problem as more frequent droughts, caused by climate change, exacerbate the issues brought on by aging infrastructure. In Bulgaria, the water supply network, mostly built four decades ago by the communist government, is – just like in Ukraine – poorly maintained, and resources are poorly managed, writes Bloomberg. An example is the village of Hadzhidimitrovo – locals complain that they live as if in the 19th century. Modernization is slow and underfunded, and organizations such as the World Bank state that this sector is prone to widespread corruption. Thus, last year's project to replace the village's water pipe had a budget of $655,000. However, the wells that collect surface water are almost empty. A new temporary well had to be drilled. However, due to water rationing, taps do not work every day, and the single-use delivery of bottled water from the government – 38 liters per person – is barely enough for ...