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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

We solved this with the farmers too

The agricultural protests ended with a seemingly neutral outcome, as farmers reluctantly accepted the government's terms after prolonged demonstrations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

At Syntagma with tractors: Farmers play their last card, Athens is 'cut in two'

Protesters from the agricultural sector marched to Athens to express their dissatisfaction with the government's responses to their concerns.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic regulations tomorrow in downtown Athens due to gatherings and agricultural mobilizations

Special traffic regulations will be implemented in central Athens on February 13, 2026, due to planned gatherings and agricultural protests.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Farmers' Blockades: The Preparation for the March to Athens and the Call to Citizens

Farmers in Greece are preparing to march to Athens in response to their ongoing protests, with support from other agricultural sectors like livestock and fishing.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

A new agricultural insurance contract is required

The recent agricultural protests in Greece ended without resolving the fundamental structural and economic challenges faced by the agricultural sector.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Why the countryside protests again with tractor convoys: Mercosur is less worrying than the cut in the CAP

Farmers in Spain protest in Madrid against the EU-Mercosur trade deal and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The countryside protests in Seville against Mercosur and PAC cuts amid a new crisis due to floods, with losses of up to 3 billion euros

Farmers in Seville protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement and cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy amidst severe flooding causing massive agricultural losses.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Indian Producers March Against US Agricultural Imports

Indian agricultural organizations have called for nationwide protests against a trade agreement between the US and India.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Agricultural: After the 'shipwreck' at Maximos, landing in Athens

Farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen, and beekeepers have decided to march to Athens after 55 days of protests to push for their demands.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The memory of David, who died after the tractor rebellion, moves the 8-F: "The threat of imprisonment overcame him"

The article discusses the memory of David, who passed away following the tractor protests in Aragon, highlighting political tensions surrounding rural votes and agricultural issues due to the EU-Mercosur agreement.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Agricultural unionists empty Anestidis: Unacceptable, tarnishing our struggle, should self-exclude to not spoil the meeting at Maximos

Agricultural unionists criticized Costa Anestidis for his remarks, urging him to withdraw to avoid disrupting an important meeting.

Jan 16 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Androulakis: "Political change with ND in government cannot happen"

In an interview, PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis presented three budget-neutral reform proposals aimed at reducing production costs in response to agricultural protests.

Jan 16 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The countryside does not yield to Mercosur and announces protests throughout Spain at the end of January

Agricultural organizations in Spain are planning tractor protests against the Mercosur trade agreement and cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from January 26 to 30.

Jan 15 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Tractors return to the streets against Mercosur: "If they can't control cocaine, how will they control honey or beef"

Farmers and ranchers are intensifying protests against Mercosur, with major mobilizations planned from January 26 to 30, as a response to perceived challenges facing the agricultural sector.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Farmers leave Paris but tensions rise in Toulouse over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers in France have begun leaving Paris after protests regarding the EU-Mercosur trade deal, but tensions are escalating in Toulouse as they continue to voice their concerns over challenging agricultural conditions.

Jan 14 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Plevris to farmers: "After this meeting, we will now proceed with the implementation of the law"

Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, discussed agricultural issues and the upcoming legal immigration bill in an interview, addressing farmer protests and political developments.

Jan 14 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Farmers' Blockades: The Landing in Athens and the Two Currents

Farmers' blockades remain firm on the roads as their meeting with the Prime Minister proved unfruitful, prompting representative calls for another meeting to include all elected members from various agricultural sectors.

Jan 14 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Farmers have arrived at Maximos Mansion, meeting with Mitsotakis to follow soon

Agricultural unionists from the 'hard' blockades of Nikaia and Karditsa are set to meet with Prime Minister Mitsotakis to discuss ongoing protests and roadblocks.

Jan 13 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

The New Democracy Pre-conference in Thessaloniki is postponed on Saturday due to agricultural protests

The New Democracy party's pre-conference in Thessaloniki has been postponed due to ongoing agricultural protests, with plans to resume in February.

Jan 13 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Blocking: Who will see the Prime Minister today

Representatives from various agricultural organizations will meet with the Prime Minister today for dialogue.

Jan 13 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

On-air fight between agricultural unionists over blockades: We have been humiliated, said Tsiliyas - You are going from stupidity to stupidity, replied Maroudas

Agricultural unionists Tsiliyas and Maroudas engaged in a heated on-air argument regarding blockades, criticizing each otherโ€™s actions and statements.

Jan 13 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Agricultural Anger: Tractors from FNSEA and Young Farmers Entered Paris, Targeting the EU-Mercosur Agreement

Farmers are protesting in Paris against the EU-Mercosur agreement, with tractors present at major entry points to the city, as the Agriculture Minister acknowledges their grievances.

Jan 13 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Why the hardliners of the block changed stance and "burned" the third attempt at dialogue with the government

After 45 days of agricultural mobilizations, the hardliners abandoned the third dialogue attempt with the government, opting for prolonged road blockades and hinting at a potential arrival of tractors in Athens next week.

Jan 13 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Farmers' Blockades: The Government's 'Divide and Conquer' Undermined Dialogue

The ongoing tensions between the government and agricultural representatives have disrupted essential dialogue, particularly just before a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Jan 13 โ€ข 03:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Farmers disrupted the meeting with Mitsotakis, planning escalation with new blockades

Farmers' representatives in Thessaly are insisting on their own proposed representation, leading to a potential escalation of agricultural mobilizations in Greece.

Jan 12 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

What is Mercosur, with whom the European Union has concluded a free trade agreement?

European Union states have approved a free trade agreement with Mercosur despite protests from the agricultural sector, marking the end of 25 years of negotiations.

Jan 12 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Intervention of the Truck Federation at the Ministry of Transport for Drivers' Working Hours due to Agricultural Blockades

The Truck Federation is calling for the suspension of penalties and the emergency application of European Regulation 561/2006 due to road blockages caused by agricultural protests.

Jan 12 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Generalitat intervenes to try to end road blockades: announces a summit with the agricultural sector and a "common front" regarding the agreement with Mercosur

The Generalitat of Catalonia is addressing ongoing road blockades by farmers protesting the EU-Mercosur agreement by planning a summit aimed at unifying the agricultural sector's stance.

Jan 11 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: Satisfaction for the Regional Conference โ€“ New Intervention by Doukas

Nikos Androulakis is touring Western Macedonia as part of PASOK's 10th regional conference, focusing on agricultural and energy issues, while visiting farmers' protests and the DEI facility in Ptolemaida.

Jan 11 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Blocks: United are leaving from Nikaia to Athens โ€“ Who is going to Maximos

Representatives from agricultural associations, after a conference in Nikaia, are heading to a dialogue at Maximos on January 13, though they do not expect new outcomes and intend to keep their tractors on the roads.

Jan 10 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Remarks by Androulakis Against Mitsotakis: 'Few Will Remember Anything from His Governance'

Nikos Androulakis, president of PASOK, delivered a strong critique of the government and Kyriakos Mitsotakis during an event in Kastoria, criticizing the New Democracy party for lacking a plan and abandoning rural areas amidst agricultural protests and a scandal at OPEKEPE.

Jan 10 โ€ข 13:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Europe is on the brink of becoming a major importer of cheap, low-quality food like Croatia

Thousands of European farmers protested in Brussels against the EU's proposed Common Agricultural Policy and the Mercosur agreement, expressing concerns over food security and quality.

Jan 10 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Questions to agricultural leaders

The country has been under economic blockade for nearly a month, with tractor blockades turning the movement of people and goods into a challenging ordeal, posing a risk of further escalation with incalculable consequences for the national economy.

Jan 10 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

What does the EU-Mercosur agreement bring to Greece? Who wins, why are farmers protesting

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement opens access to a new market of nearly 300 million consumers for Greek agricultural products, amidst fears and protests from local farmers.

Jan 10 โ€ข 05:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The countryside feels like a "bargaining chip" due to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and keeps the pressure on the roads

Spanish farmers express strong opposition to the EU's trade agreement with Mercosur, feeling that their agricultural sector is being undervalued and used as a bargaining chip in exchanges.

Jan 10 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

The bypasses in Bralo have opened, detours continue in Kastro and Thiva

The farmers at the Bralo blockade are expected to meet shortly to finalize their demands ahead of a meeting with the Prime Minister, while agricultural machines have been withdrawn from the bypasses but they remain on the national road.

Jan 9 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

The EU Common Agricultural Policy must remain, with 20% less funding for support there will be no equality among EU members

The article discusses the implications of proposed changes to the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, highlighting concerns from farmers regarding funding reductions and potential inequality among member states, as demonstrated by recent protests.

Jan 9 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

From the Blocks to Dialogue: The Critical Dates, the 'Sticking Point'

The town of Nikaia in Larissa is set to be a crucial focal point for agricultural blockades and movements as significant decisions are expected to be made on January 10 regarding protests and a meeting with the government.

Jan 9 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
World

Ireland and Hungary Confirm Voting Against EUโ€“Mercosur Agreement

Ireland and Hungary have announced their intention to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement amid growing opposition from EU member states and agricultural protests across Europe.

Jan 8 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Tension at the Thebes checkpoint, farmers demanded the withdrawal of the police

Tensions escalated at the Thebes agricultural blockade as farmers set fire to straw to prevent police forces from approaching.

Jan 8 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Zacharaki: We expect more than five applications for the licensing of Non-State Universities

Greek Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki stated that more than five applications for the licensing of non-state universities are anticipated, while also addressing national exams and agricultural protests in a television interview.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Agricultural blockades: Traffic regulations on the Thessaloniki โ€“ Athens national road

Traffic regulations have been implemented on the Thessaloniki โ€“ Athens national road due to ongoing agricultural protests, restricting vehicle movement in the area.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Tsiaras: No one has the right to shut down the country, the logic of blackmail does not create a dialogue framework

Greek Minister Tsiaras asserts that no one has the right to shut down the country and that a climate of blackmail does not facilitate dialogue, emphasizing the importance of lawful discussions even amidst pressures from agricultural protests.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Farmers block several roads, including a section of the AP-7 and access to the port of Tarragona: "No to Mercosur or treaties that use agriculture as a bargaining chip"

Catalan farmers and professional associations have resumed protests against the European roadmap, specifically against the Mercosur agreement and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), leading to roadblocks including the Port of Tarragona.

Jan 8 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Agricultural Anger: Tractors from the Rural Coordination entered Paris

Farmers from the agricultural union Rural Coordination entered Paris early Thursday, with some gathering at the Eiffel Tower to voice their demands for the profession.

Jan 8 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Dermatosis, Mercosur: tractors have entered Paris, announces the Rural Coordination

Despite adverse weather and government restrictions, tractor convoys from the Rural Coordination are determined to reach central Paris to express the agricultural community's anger.

Jan 8 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

"Carrot and stick" from Maximos for the agricultural blockades: The window for dialogue and Mitsotakis' assessments

The Greek government is adopting a 'carrot and stick' approach towards the agricultural blockades, emphasizing dialogue while focusing only on structural and technical issues, as discussed in a recent meeting with Prime Minister Mitsotakis.

Jan 8 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Marinakis on agricultural blockades: The state will not allow the country to be cut in two

Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis sent a clear message to farmers who are escalating their protests, emphasizing that the state will not permit the country to be divided by blockades.

Jan 7 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Farmers' Blockades: 'Nothing New in Government Measures' โ€“ Reactions

Representatives of the agricultural sector express dissatisfaction and frustration over the government's new measures and a Supreme Court order calling for immediate arrests.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

The package for farmers is announced: What it predicts for agricultural electricity, fuel, compensation, and subsidies

A government announcement details support for farmers regarding electricity, fuel, compensations, and subsidies amidst potential agricultural protests.

Jan 7 โ€ข 05:06 UTC

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