Blockades at key border crossings and ports in the Western Balkans are disrupting trade routes and threatening fuel supplies as truck drivers protest stricter EU entry-exit regulations

A massive winter storm grounded thousands of flights and left millions in freezing temperatures across the U.S., yet in Minneapolis, tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in bitter cold to demand an end to President Trump’s immigration crackdown

Reuters reports that three diplomats said some personnel had been advised to leave the U.S. military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening.

A last-minute boycott by most farmer roadblocks derailed planned talks with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, exposing deep divisions within the protest movement and sparking mutual accusations of bad faith between the government and agricultural unions.

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

From Tehran’s bazaars to provincial cities, economic collapse and police terror are colliding with a society that no longer believes the system can be fixed

Will the farmers who toil in the countryside emerge standing from this confrontation?

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

Nationwide roadblocks escalate as farmers demand direct talks with the Prime Minister, prompting police intervention and traffic diversions across key routes

Farmers across Greece are moving ahead with 48- and 72-hour road closures at key transport hubs, prompting heightened police readiness as the government insists dialogue can only take place if roads remain open.

The government unveils a €160 million aid package, fuel tax refunds, and reforms to insurance and electricity costs to address farmer blockades and strengthen the agricultural sector

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 warn of escalated protests after rejecting government support measures, demanding more comprehensive aid for the agricultural sector and signaling potential 48-hour road and customs blockades this week.

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.

After the holiday pause, Greek farmers return to roadblocks, with nationwide meetings planned to discuss fuel prices, compensation, and livestock losses from recent outbreaks

Agricultural workers across Greece say key decisions on escalating demonstrations will be made in early January, as frustration grows over what they describe as a lack of meaningful government response to long-running demands

Only 6.7% of Greek farmers have specialized training in new technologies, while the overwhelming majority (94.1%) rely solely on experiential knowledge.

Greek market vendors and producers will halt operations from January 7, 2026, demanding lower costs, fair taxation, and support for local farmers amid rising prices and market challenges

Interior Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis warns of legal measures as farmers plan nationwide protests, urging dialogue while emphasizing road safety and law enforcement authority