Ministry of Rural Development and Food

Greece 2026 olive pest control actions

11 clusters · 22 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Greece agricultural authorities launch olive fruit fly control programs

Agricultural authorities in Greece have expanded bait spraying programs to combat the olive fruit fly across several regions. In Achaia, the second general spraying cycle began on 31 August, covering various communities

Greek agricultural subsidy administration and oversight

11 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece implements new agricultural subsidy management system

The Greek government is managing various administrative processes related to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for different subsidy cycles. For the 2025 cycle, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has

Greek farm subsidies and OSDE technical crisis

50 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece OSDE 2026 declarations face major delays

By mid‑July 2026 Greece had accelerated CAP Pillar I payments, disbursing €802.4 million and planning to finish the remaining instalments by September. A Treasury audit recorded €1.126 trillion in farm‑support outlays, p

Greek agricultural and fisheries digital reform

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece activates 2026 Farmer Card via QR code

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has proposed a multi-law bill designed to digitize and tighten oversight across the agricultural, fisheries, livestock, and honey production sectors. Initial proposals fo

OPEKA and Greek social security benefit distributions

8 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: OPEKA distributes unallocated social and medical tourism vouchers

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 electronic livestock identification implementation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greece mandates electronic boluses for goat and sheep livestock

Greece is implementing an electronic identification system for sheep and goats to improve traceability and secure agricultural subsidies. The initiative involves using intra-stomach rumen boluses that must carry a unique

Greek government agricultural and fisheries policy reform

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Margaritis Schoinas outlines Greek priorities for fisheries and agriculture

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

Greek livestock disease and compensation response

13 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Lesvos livestock crisis: Deputy Minister addresses African Swine Fever

In September 2026, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas announced a comprehensive support and restructuring plan for the Greek livestock sector, with more than €220 million allocated since 2025. The

Greek labor and agricultural protest mobilization

16 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Greek security forces hold mass protest in Thessaloniki

The 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) has opened amidst significant social unrest and large-scale protests in Thessaloniki. The event began with a religious ceremony led by Metropolitan Philotheos, coinciding wi

Land degradation and desertification in Greece

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Greece addresses energy regulation and desertification risks

A report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) indicates that desertification affects 36% of Greece’s territory, with approximately 73% of the country experiencing some form of land degradation. This

Livestock disease outbreak in Lesvos

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Lesvos livestock farmers face crisis amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesvos has resulted in the death of 81,060 animals and 291 positive livestock cases over a five-month period. Local agricultural groups have criticized the Greek gov

Greek agricultural sector economic challenges

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Greece launches agricultural guarantee fund for farmers

The Greek agricultural sector is facing significant economic and structural pressures. In Crete, viticulture and olive production are under threat from rising production costs, climate change, and competition from cheape

Thessaly regional agricultural and environmental planning

5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Greece targets 20 billion euros for new agricultural policy

In late July 2026, the Regional Council of Thessaly approved the establishment of a new nine-member Committee of Environment, Agricultural Sector and Development Planning. Chaired by Deputy Regional Governor Fotis Lambri

West Nile virus prevention in Greece

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Municipality of Thebes intensifies mosquito control to combat West Nile Virus

Local authorities in Greece have implemented mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of the West Nile virus. In the community of Karitsa, the Municipality of Dion-Olympus scheduled emergency night-time spraying

Greek agricultural sector reforms and administrative changes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Greek Parliament committee extends agricultural reform deadline

Greece is implementing administrative and legislative changes to its agricultural sector. The Ministry of Rural Development and Food has postponed the mandatory olive harvest declaration until October 1, 2027, to allow p

Greek hailstorm aid and Thessaly recovery efforts

8 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Thessaly Governor seeks compensation for crop damage

Following the July 2026 hailstorms that devastated central and northern Greece, the response has focused on accelerating compensation and expanding legislative aid frameworks. The Greek Parliament approved an amendment t

Greek fisheries support and management initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Greece announces €16 million for fishing vessel investments

Greek regional and national authorities are implementing various financial support measures for the fisheries sector. In the South Aegean and Crete, authorities are finalizing a joint proposal to join a national pilot pr

Greek maritime monitoring and sovereignty efforts

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Greece launches 16 million euro investment program for fishing vessels

Greece is implementing several initiatives to enhance maritime monitoring and protect its territorial interests. The Ministry of Rural Development and Food has launched specific components of the ‘Fisheries, Aquaculture

Greek livestock disease containment and industry impact

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Greece implements strict measures amid sheep and goat contagion outbreaks

In early August 2026, Greek veterinary authorities responded to two separate livestock disease incidents. On 5 August, the Kastoria regional unit imposed a three-tier emergency zoning system around a confirmed sheep pox

Archaeological restoration and museum upgrades in Greece

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Archaeological Museum of Kilkis to undergo major expansion and upgrade

Greece is undertaking significant archaeological restoration and museum expansion projects in the Macedonia region. At Amphipoli, restoration of the Tomb of Kasta is progressing with the uncovering of the burial chambe

Greek agricultural land subsidy and MIDA rollout

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Greece proposes mandatory digital registry for farmers

In mid‑July 2026 Greece set a May 31 deadline for farmers to prove possession of all parcels—owned or rented—intended for inclusion in the 2023‑2027 Operational Programme for the Development of the Agricultural Sector (O

Water infrastructure projects in Messenia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Messenia reservoir project faces funding delays

Water infrastructure efforts in Messenia are progressing through different stages of development and funding. A project to improve the water supply network from the Barka springs to Velika has entered its final stage. Th