A recent EEA analysis shows that 85% of Europe's bathing spots are rated excellent, with Cyprus leading at over 99%. Bulgaria follows with 98%, while Albania ranks last with only 16% of its waters deemed excellent. Issues like sewage pollution and plastic waste affect water quality in Albania, but improvements are underway. Other countries like France, Italy, and Spain have areas under scrutiny for poor water quality. Swimmers are advised to research bathing spots due to potential health risks from pollutants. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)