The Greek Ministry of Agriculture has completed the Expression of Interest process for the Xanthi irrigation system, which is part of the Water 2.0 program. This program, valued at 4 billion euros, aims to irrigate over 1.3 million acres of land. The project, funded by various sources including the Recovery Fund, will transfer water from the Mesta River to the Xanthi Plain and is expected to be operational in 2028, benefiting farmers in the region without any cost to them.