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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Farmers and Transport Workers Threaten to Mobilize During the 2026 World Cup: 'There Are Critical Circumstances'

Farmers and transport workers in Mexico are planning protests during the 2026 World Cup to highlight ongoing issues in agriculture and transportation.

Feb 26 • 19:39 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French farming crisis a result of ‘15 years of failure’ in policy, expert says

The Paris Agriculture Fair opened without cows for the first time due to a lumpy skin disease outbreak, amidst criticism of the government's handling of the crisis.

Feb 22 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Logistics entities repudiate protests by indigenous people and movements against Cargill

The Brazil Logistics Institute (IBL) condemned recent protests led by indigenous groups and social movements against Cargill's operations in Brazil.

Feb 21 • 20:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Worse than ever: warnings that yerba mate producers are abandoning plantations and threatening a strike

Yerba mate producers in Misiones, Argentina, are facing financial struggles as the price they receive for their product is significantly lower than production costs, leading to a potential strike and abandonment of plantations.

Feb 18 • 18:37 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 06:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tractors have left Syntagma – Vasilissis Amalias and University opened to traffic

Tractors and farmers participating in a nationwide rally in Greece are gradually leaving Syntagma Square, allowing major roads to reopen.

Feb 14 • 09:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From the blockades in Athens the tractors - The 'last card' has fallen, the 'struggle continues'

Greek farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders have ended their blockades in Athens after 55 days of protests, citing unmet demands for the sustainability of their professions.

Feb 14 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Karystianou's Post for Farmers: "Society Spoke: Cleansing Everywhere"

Maria Karystianou shows her support for the farmers' protests, stating they are at a breaking point and demanding clear rules and fair treatment.

Feb 13 • 16:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Farmers' Rally: Tractors on Their Way to Syntagma - Traffic Regulations

Many tractors are headed to Syntagma Square in Athens for a farmers' protest, with farmers arriving from various regions of Greece.

Feb 13 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 04:10 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Indian farmers protest trade deal with US

Indian farmers and trade unions staged a nationwide strike in response to a new trade deal with the United States over concerns it will harm local agriculture.

Feb 12 • 22:57 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 17:53 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 09:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Spanish farmers protest in Madrid against EU-Mercosur agreement

Thousands of Spanish farmers protested in Madrid against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, claiming it threatens food sovereignty and creates unfair competition.

Feb 11 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇸 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 • 13:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lecturer’s promotion row sparks varsity occupation threat

A group threatens to occupy Michael Okpara University of Agriculture due to delays in the promotion of Dr. Philips Nto to Professor, alleging injustice based on his state of origin.

Feb 11 • 06:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Farmers Breathe a Sigh of Relief, but This Is Just the Beginning. The EU Prepares a New Agreement

Farmers are relieved by new protections implemented by the EU regarding imports from South American countries as they continue to protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement.

Feb 11 • 04:06 UTC
🇪🇸 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 • 12:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

An "imbalance between supply and demand": the potato in crisis in Europe

European potato producers are facing a crisis due to overproduction and falling prices, leading to protests and calls for action.

Feb 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 05:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Farmers: Decision to head to Athens with tractors

Representatives of the nationwide committee of farmers have decided to carry out a mass tractor descent to Athens on Monday and Tuesday, following the recent conclusion of blockades, as they believe the government has not adequately resolved their main issues.

Feb 4 • 16:16 UTC
🇪🇸 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 • 21:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Return to the blockades or descent to Athens? The scenarios

Following the withdrawal of farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, and fishermen from road blockades, a national conference is expected to initiate new actions due to ongoing discontent with the government's stance.

Feb 2 • 06:58 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 07:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Vrček: The European Union is ready to import grains and food produced illegally

The article discusses the European Union's readiness to import grains and food produced through illegal means, amid ongoing scrutiny of trade agreements with Mercosur, particularly in the context of protests from European farmers.

Jan 16 • 06:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

I said it, you said it with the farmers

The article discusses the Prime Minister's response to opposition calls for tax-free fuel for farmers, highlighting concerns over potential fuel smuggling and the farmers' demands during protests.

Jan 16 • 02:30 UTC
🇪🇸 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 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 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 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Blockades: The Meeting of the 'Hardliners' with the Maximos Is 'Locked In'

A meeting between farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, and fishermen protesting their demands and the Prime Minister is set for Friday at the Maximos Mansion, following 47 days of mobilizations.

Jan 15 • 05:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez launches a generational rescue plan for the countryside amidst a crisis following the signing of the Mercosur agreement: "This is a smokescreen"

The Spanish government is mobilizing 17,000 rural properties and allocating 10% of the CAP to promote generational change in agriculture amid rising protests from farmers in Catalonia against the Mercosur agreement.

Jan 15 • 00:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Blockades: Will the farmers' meeting with the Prime Minister take place on Friday?

Representatives from various primary sector professions may meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Maximos Mansion on Friday to discuss future plans.

Jan 14 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 07:13 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 05:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Blockades: What representatives of the 62 say to "Vima"

Representatives from the primary production sector are preparing for protests in Athens following a meeting with the Prime Minister, discussing plans to converge on the capital with tractors.

Jan 13 • 20:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Blockades: After the meeting of the 'willing', the next steps from the PEM

Optimistic farmers emerged from a meeting with the Prime Minister at the Maximos Mansion, discussing improvements to existing measures.

Jan 13 • 15:44 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 10:27 UTC
🇬🇷 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 other’s actions and statements.

Jan 13 • 09:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

On air fight over blockades between Tsilia and Marouda – "I won't comment on idiocies"

A heated public confrontation occurred between Christos Tsilia and Rizou Marouda over today's meeting of farmers with the Prime Minister.

Jan 13 • 08:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

New farmers' protest in Paris against the EU-Mercosur agreement

French farmers protested in Paris for the second time in a week against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, claiming it threatens local agriculture by creating unfair competition.

Jan 13 • 07:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

French Farmers Block Paris with Tractors for the Second Time in a Week

French farmers brought their tractors to the streets of Paris for the second time in a week to protest against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which they claim threatens local agriculture by creating unfair competition from cheaper South American imports.

Jan 13 • 07:27 UTC
🇫🇷 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 • 05:38 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 05:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Farmers' Blockades: New Blackout After the Deadlock? What is Expected to Follow

Farmers' blockades will continue as negotiations with the government ended in failure, prompting them to escalate their protests further.

Jan 13 • 03:18 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 03:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Farmers' Mobilizations: Several Hundred Tractors Expected in Paris This Tuesday

Farmers across France protested against Mercosur and regulatory excesses, culminating in a significant gathering near the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday.

Jan 12 • 21:11 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 17:58 UTC

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