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Greek agricultural production and market trends

19 clusters · 51 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece faces rising food prices and olive oil production challenges

Greek agricultural sectors continue to face market volatility and structural challenges. The olive oil industry is experiencing significant economic pressure as international prices remain low. While Greek extra virgin o

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Greece Wildfires 2026: Outbreaks, Relief, and Response

204 clusters · 879 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece suspends auctions and seizures for natural disaster victims

By late October 2026, the wildfire crisis in Greece transitioned toward long-term recovery and economic relief for victims. While the season saw a downward trend in total burned area compared to the 20-year average, sign

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Metropolitan vacancy in Mytilene

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Lesvos organizations support Archimandrite Iakovos Koutsakis for Metropolitan

Metropolitan Chrysostomos, the 96-year-old leader of the Metropolis of Mytilene on Lesbos, resigned from his position after 42 years of service. The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece accepted his resignation, citing his

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Mediterranean migration and border enforcement

110 clusters · 306 sources · last updated

Latest: Crete migration: Over 200 migrants detected near Greek island

In August 2026, migration activity remained high across the Mediterranean. In mid-August, the Greek Coast Guard and Frontex conducted several operations off the southern coast of Crete and Gavdos, rescuing 327 migrants o

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Lesvos Petrified Forest museum developments

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Lesvos Fossil Forest Museum hosts MIMISIS art exhibition

The Lesvos Petrified Forest Natural History Museum has expanded its public engagement and research output following recent conservation and excavation efforts. To celebrate 25 years of its permanent exhibition spaces, th

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Chestnut festivals in Greece

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Agiasos Chestnut Festival attracts international interest

Various chestnut festivals are scheduled across Greece for late October. In the Kissamos Municipality, the Chestnut Festival 2026 will take place in Inachori from October 23 to 25, featuring sessions on pet welfare and c

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Migrant shipwrecks near Greek islands

2 clusters · 68 sources · last updated

Latest: Five Palestinians found dead after boat accidents near Greek islands

In mid-October 2026, two separate maritime accidents occurred near the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos, resulting in multiple fatalities. The first incident involved a speedboat carrying Syrian and Palestinian migran

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Greek livestock disease and compensation response

25 clusters · 80 sources · last updated

Latest: Lesvos regional officials demand aid for livestock crisis

In September 2026, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas announced a support and restructuring plan for the Greek livestock sector, allocating over €220 million since 2025. The strategy focuses on li

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Heavy rainfall and flooding in Lesvos

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Lesvos experiences flash flooding following heavy rainfall

On October 12, the island of Lesvos experienced flash flooding caused by sudden and intense heavy rainfall. The Skala Eresos area was particularly impacted as an overflowing river carried stones, soil, and debris through

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Greek fishing industry protests

9 clusters · 54 sources · last updated

Latest: Fishermen in Mytilene to protest new maritime regulations

The Greek fishing industry has entered an indefinite strike, leading to shortages of fresh fish in domestic markets. Following the mobilization efforts announced for early October, professional fishermen have implemented

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Thessaly livestock breeders protest government inaction

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece livestock crisis: Nearly 500,000 animals killed by plague

The Federation of Livestock Breeders and Livestock Associations of Thessaly has expressed intense frustration and outrage toward the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food regarding unaddressed crises in the livest

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Olive oil harvest in Istria

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Istria olive harvest begins amid drought and rising costs

The olive harvest in the Istria region of Slovenia and Croatia has commenced. Despite experiencing summer heat and drought, the ‘Istrian bjelica’ variety has demonstrated promising oil content, with yields in certain are

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