New legislation limits deferments for university, graduate, and doctoral students, sparking protests over potential impacts on medical training, research careers, and Greece’s academic and scientific workforce, raising concerns of increased brain drain

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

International outlets reacted strongly to Kyriakos Pierrakakis’ election as head of the Eurogroup, framing it as Greece’s symbolic return to prominence

Farmers’ and stockbreeders’ mobilizations across Greece have been dominating the political agenda and media attention in the country over the first half of December, with standing demands for lower production costs and better prices for their goods now even more animated amid a farm subsidies furor – the OPEKEPE scandal - valued at hundreds of millions of euros.

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

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

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

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 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

Advanced technology for wildfire monitoring and detection was unveiled today at a special event at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, attended by Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis. The equipment, donated by the Kaizen Foundation, includes 10 integrated communication and drone-link systems that can be deployed quickly anywhere in the country to support the Fire […]

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