According to recent studies, 47% of the average Greek farmer’s income comes from subsidies, and in some crops, it can reach 85% of turnover

A high-level meeting between government ministers and farmers from Crete ended without a resolution, as producers warn that the island is facing severe economic strain and may escalate protests if no solutions emerge

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis invited farmer representatives to talks Monday at 5 PM, emphasizing dialogue and government support for agriculture while highlighting economic growth and urging political unity among his party members

Farmers across Greece escalate their protests with blockades at Thessaloniki’s port, border crossings and key highways, as unions prepare for a national assembly to decide their next steps amid unresolved disputes with the government

According to reports afterwards, the ministers reportedly conveyed a commitment that all of the farmers’ and stockbreeders’ requests will be examined and “that many of them will be addressed"

Grapes, honey, and livestock farmers in Kavala staged a protest outside the regional administration building, throwing milk and hay to demand urgent support, calling their actions “a fight for survival” amid ongoing nationwide agricultural unrest

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.

The agricultural protests, which are gaining broader momentum, are placing pressure on local communities, transportation networks, and the tourism sector.

A recent survey reveals that while most Greeks back farmers’ grievances, the nation remains divided over their disruptive road and airport blockades, highlighting public sympathy for farmers yet controversy over protest methods

The order comes after the unprecedented incursion of protesters into the Chania and Irakleio (Herakleio) airports on Crete, as well as ports on the large island and around Greece

Decades after the Heraklion prefecture fire over currant prices and debts, Cretan farmers face similar struggles today, with roadblocks and demonstrations highlighting unresolved issues in agricultural income, subsidies, and state support

A wave of farmer protests—fueled by economic insecurity, anger over opaque subsidies, and a growing sense of abandonment—raises a crucial question: is this a temporary storm or the start of a deeper rupture between rural Greece and the ruling New Democracy party?

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.

A shepherd in northern Greece broke down as authorities prepared to cull all 450 of his sheep following an outbreak of sheep pox, leaving his family devastated and him briefly hospitalized from emotional shocκ

Large farmer protests on Crete escalated into clashes with police, leading to the shutdown of Heraklion Airport and disruptions near Chania Airport, as demonstrators attempted to block access to both facilities

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.