A 40-year-old nature enthusiast died after becoming injured during a descent in a remote gorge in southern Crete, where rescuers battled extremely difficult terrain for more than 24 hours before reaching him

Using technologies such as artificial intelligence, optical and thermal cameras and satellite connectivity, the new systems enable early detection of smoke and fire, along with precise real-time geolocation of ignition points

A surge in agricultural blockades in Greece threatens transport, retail, and exports, with potential product shortages and price increases of 2–7% just ahead of the Christmas season, raising concerns for businesses and consumers

At Crete's other major airport, Chania Airport, operations continue normally, with the main gate open and passenger movement unobstructed.

Protesting farmers reject the government’s offer of talks unless roadblocks remain in place, while political tensions rise over how current and past administrations handled similar crises.

Later reports have authorities identifying some 20 individuals who invaded the airport facilities, interrupting flights for several hours. Arrest warrants are pending

In Athens, unions will assemble at 6:30 p.m. outside the Ministry of Rural Development and Food in Vathi Square.

Farmers escalate roadblocks and port disruptions across Greece, vowing to continue until the government addresses demands on compensation, production costs, livestock disease and fuel taxes.

Police reported a total of 16 arrests during a protest march of around 5,000 people

The mobilizations come amid an ongoing furor related to fraudulent agriculture subsidies paid out by a now defunct agency, the “OPEKEPE scandal”, as well as an ongoing sheep and goat pox epidemic

Protesting farmers intensified blockades on major highways and border crossings, causing severe traffic disruption and leaving hundreds of trucks stranded as demonstrations spread across multiple regions

Thousands of farmers across Greece say they will remain at roadblocks through Christmas, demanding long-delayed payments and solutions to livestock disease and storm damage.

Athens remains without taxi service as the drivers’ strike is extended to Friday, with the taxi union calling for a large demonstration following clashes with police outside the Transport Ministry

European broadcasters will meet Thursday to decide whether new rules are enough to keep the contest neutral, as several countries threaten to withdraw unless Israel is excluded over the Gaza war

Greek farmers escalate nationwide demonstrations, breaking police barricades at Promachonas and blocking Evzoni customs, while Crete faces planned port and airport disruptions amid rising tensions over agricultural support

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stresses government openness to farmers’ concerns while warning that extreme actions, such as blockades, hinder progress. Total agricultural payments will rise to €3.7 billion in 2025

Farmers entered a fourth day of blockades on major highways, vowing to intensify their push for concessions as truck and taxi owners join the widening protests.

Greece adopts its first national forest fire risk map in decades to modernize prevention, improve planning, and streamline resource allocation.

Farmers across Greece are reinforcing roadblocks, blocking highways and border crossings, and planning new disruptions as they press the government to meet their demands, warning that mobilisations will intensify in the coming days