Despite mounting congestion in Attica, a high-level government meeting opted for limited, low-risk measures—sidestepping bolder reforms amid warnings from businesses, outdated traffic rules, and an election year looming.

The government has announced the roll-out of a new platform as a successor to e-katanalotis to inform consumers of prices and trends amongst rising prices in everyday goods.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis convenes top officials to enforce biosecurity measures, as authorities work to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread among livestock

Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis unveiled a year-end report and a 30-point reform plan, signaling tax relief, infrastructure upgrades and digital reforms

Speaking to reporters after a four-hour meeting at the prime minister’s office, farmers’ representatives said they had “got nothing,” adding that road blockades would remain in place

John Mueller (1970), now Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Ohio State University, in his classic analysis of the popularity of presidents in the US, argued that the rise in popularity of political leaders in times of international crises is not due to a substantial change in citizens’ political preferences, but instead to a psychological […]

A standoff between farmers and the Greek government threatens a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Mitsotakis as disagreements over the number of participants fuel tensions

Meeting in Nikaia, near Larissa, central Greece, farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen and beekeepers are expected to decide who will represent them during the talks with the prime minister, scheduled for Tuesday, as well as to finalize their negotiating strategy ahead of the meeting

Officials stress dialogue is possible only with open roads and unified representation, warning police will act if protests block key infrastructure or disrupt citizens

Officials say no further concessions will follow as farmers continue protests and reject dialogue, despite new measures on energy costs, fuel taxes, and subsidies.

Farmers across Greece intensify road blockades and warn of wider shutdowns, accusing the government of inadequate support, while officials insist the announced measures are final and urge an end to prolonged disruptions

As farmers threaten nationwide highway closures, the government weighs new concessions alongside fines and administrative penalties, signaling that patience with prolonged blockades is running out.

The prime minister’s party leads with nearly half the vote in a snap election, raising hopes of ending a year-long political stalemate that has stalled parliament, delayed international loans and put key decisions for 2026 at risk

After public backlash, Greece’s government says the planned overhaul of ELTA will focus on targeted transformation rather than mass closures, with safeguards for remote areas and essential services

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stepped down just minutes before a no-confidence vote, following mass demonstrations over economic policy and allegations of persistent corruption

A delegation of farmers from Crete is travelling to Athens for a meeting with senior government officials, while demonstrations and building occupations continue on the island as they await official responses to their demands

Producers remain entrenched at roadblocks while ruling-party MPs turn on the government over delayed subsidies, unclear promises and rising anger in the countryside.