Ministry of Rural Development and Food

Greek agricultural subsidies and OSDE technical crisis

69 clusters · 124 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Greece faces delays in agricultural subsidy payments

By late October 2026, the Greek agricultural sector continued to struggle with technical failures in the OSDE 2026 digital declaration system. While the government presented the ‘myAGRO’ platform as a reform, widespread

Greek agricultural crop losses from extreme weather

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Chestnut producers in Greece demand compensation for crop losses

Agricultural producers in Greece are reporting significant losses across multiple sectors due to consecutive extreme weather events. In the Rodopi region, cotton production has seen a sharp decline, with yields dropping

Greek fishing subsidy distribution controversy

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Sakis Arnaoutoglou questions EU fishing fund distribution in Greece

Controversy has emerged regarding the allocation of EU fishing subsidies in Greece, specifically through the LEADER and CLLD programs. The issue gained prominence following allegations that New Democracy MP Spyros Koulko

Global tomato supply and production cost pressures

8 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Spanish greenhouse crops face supply shifts and price increases

Tomato supply and pricing face ongoing pressures from environmental conditions and rising operational costs. In North America, prices remained high through October due to limited supply from shifting crop cycles and weat

Greek agricultural production and market trends

19 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 2 days ago

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

Greek political competition and economic policy disputes

45 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greek opposition targets government over political scandals

The Greek political landscape remains defined by intense competition ahead of the 2026 elections. Opposition parties continue to target the New Democracy government over the rising cost of living, fiscal management, and

Greece: Economic reforms, pension updates, and social aid

291 clusters · 271 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece to launch new Market Pass vouchers for vulnerable households

Greece is advancing extensive economic and social welfare reforms. Legislative proposals for 2026/2027 include a 0.5 percentage point reduction in private sector social security contributions starting April 2027, and a 0

Greek public sector recruitment and employment trends

17 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece proposes staffing changes for municipal childcare centers

Greece continues to implement various public sector recruitment drives. The Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP) has issued calls for specialized scientific personnel and announced results for the 1GB/202

Greece expands energy subsidies and cost-of-living aid

33 clusters · 207 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece to announce new energy support measures

Greece is expanding its economic strategy to combat high energy costs and inflation through industrial subsidies and social support. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a €95 million support package for ener

Greek agricultural subsidy administration and oversight

25 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece to issue first single support advance to farmers this Friday

The Greek government continues to manage administrative processes for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). For the 2025 cycle, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) maintains a correction window until Sept

Greek agricultural diesel tax reform

6 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece to implement myDiesel digital system for agricultural fuel

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a plan to implement tax-free agricultural diesel directly at the pump starting November 1, 2026. The initiative is intended to improve liquidity for farmers by providing

Greek fishing vessel subsidy program extension

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greece extends funding deadline for fishing vessel investments

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has extended the deadline for a €16 million investment program designed to modernize fishing vessels. Part of the ‘Fisheries, Aquaculture and Sea 2021-2027’ (PALYTH) frame

Greece 2026 olive pest control actions

18 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Greece implements olive fruit fly control spraying programs

Agricultural authorities in Greece continue to expand bait spraying programs to combat the olive fruit fly. In Messinia, the Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine has conducted extensive operations

Greek government agricultural and fisheries policy reform

12 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Greek Minister of Rural Development meets regional representatives

Greek government officials have initiated a series of visits to address challenges within the national agricultural sector. In Serres, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas addressed the spread of sh

Greece natural disaster resilience and agricultural funding

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Greece opens payment applications for agricultural and forestry projects

The Greek government is implementing new measures to enhance resilience against climate-related impacts. Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Kostas Katsafados announced the upcoming launch of an automa

Greek public sector recruitment updates

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: ASEP announces 3,262 public sector jobs and 97 specialist positions in Greece

The Greek government, through the Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP), has initiated several public sector recruitment processes across different ministries. In the Ministry of Education, Religious Affai

Greek regional agricultural and social welfare challenges

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Greek regional leaders seek agricultural aid and infrastructure projects

Regional authorities in Greece are addressing various administrative and economic crises affecting local populations. In Western Greece, the ‘Mazí Allázoume – Dytiki Ellada’ faction has criticized a three-year interrupti

Greek wine and alcoholic beverage industry trends

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Greek alcoholic beverage exports remain resilient in H1 2026

The Greek wine and alcoholic beverage industry is experiencing divergent trends regarding production and trade. For the 2026/27 period, wine production is estimated at approximately 1.67 million hectoliters. While this i

Greek government SME, housing, and infrastructure financing

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Greece finalizes 315 agricultural investment plans worth 329.6 million euros

The Greek government has introduced several financial initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and housing. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that 1.5 billion euros from the Recovery Fu

Greek fishing industry challenges and government response

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Minister Schinas meets Greek fishermen in Nea Michaniona

Greek fishing industry representatives have engaged in high-level discussions to address a variety of environmental, economic, and regulatory challenges. In Brussels, delegates from the Fishing Association of Magnesia a

Greek peach production deformation crisis

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Larissa peach producers face severe fruit deformation and crop losses

Peach producers in Greece are facing significant challenges due to widespread fruit deformation and tree health issues. In the Imathia region, the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food increased the research budge

Greek livestock disease and compensation response

25 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 17 days ago

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

Greek AADE farmer support and subsidy oversight

21 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: IMF issues updated economic forecasts for Greece, Cyprus, and global debt levels

Since July 2026, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has expanded digital support and oversight for Greek farmers. On 4 August, AADE activated the myAGRO platform, the exclusive channel for submitting the

ELGA 2025 insurance contribution deadline extension

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: ELGA extends 2025 insurance contribution deadline to October 30

The Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) has extended the deadline for the 2025 Special Insurance Contribution to October 30, 2026. This extension follows a Joint Ministerial Decision from the Ministries o

EU subsidy misappropriation in Greece

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Greek fisheries funds: 52 million euros allegedly diverted to luxury villas and cafes

Investigations have emerged regarding the misappropriation of European Union subsidies in Greece across different agricultural and maritime sectors. Initially, a European Commission investigation uncovered irregularities

Greek fishing industry protests

9 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 20 days ago

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

Greek agricultural compensation protests

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Pella cherry producers protest over agricultural compensation

Agricultural producers in Greece are protesting compensation delays and inadequacy following frost damage from the spring of 2025. In the Agia municipality of Larissa, farmers and cooperatives are contesting the use of s

Thessaly livestock breeders protest government inaction

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 21 days ago

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

OPEKA and Greek social security benefit distributions

13 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: OPEKA issues supplementary Child Allowance payments in Greece

The Organization of Providencial Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA) manages various Greek social welfare programs, including housing allowances, disability benefits, and the Minimum Guaranteed Income. For the August

Greece Common Agricultural Policy management and planning

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Central Greece initiates dialogue on 2028-2034 CAP

The European Commission reported progress in Greece regarding the implementation of an Action Plan to improve the management of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds. The Commission noted that the Greek government has t