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

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.

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

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 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.

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

Police used tear gas as farmers attempted to break a security cordon near Thessaloniki’s airport, amid escalating roadblocks and nationwide demonstrations over payments and rising production costs

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 was brought to a standstill as striking taxi drivers launched an unannounced motorcade to Greece’s Parliament, hours after clashes broke out at the Transport Ministry during their ongoing 48-hour strike

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