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PASOK-Kinima Allagis president Nikos Androulakis held meetings with Cretan livestock unions in Heraklion, criticizing the current Ministry of Rural Development as a patronage machine.
Greece's Ministry of Rural Development intensifies inspections across all product distribution stages to safeguard consumer health and ensure market stability.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPAAT) issued a payment order for €4.2 million in compensation to farmers for animals culled due to smallpox and foot-and-mouth disease, with funds expected within days.
Margaritis Schoinas announced that all eligible investment proposals for the modernization and construction of greenhouses will be covered, noting that the response to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food's call exceeded 270 million euros.
A pilot program by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is being prepared for implementation, aiming to manage the pufferfish population with fishermen in Crete and the South Aegean.
The deadline for submitting requests for the second and final installment to beneficiaries of the 2021 call for Young Farmers has been extended by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has announced new measures, including a financial reward of 5.33 euros per kilo, to encourage the fishing and extermination of the invasive pufferfish species.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development is planning a pilot program to eradicate the invasive pufferfish species, offering financial incentives to professional coastal fishermen for their participation.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced an extension until August 9 for the deployment of 79 military veterinarians to combat outbreaks of smallpox and foot-and-mouth disease in regional units across the country.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has issued a €4 million call for proposals for integrated spatial planning in aquaculture, under the 'Fisheries, Aquaculture and Sea 2021-2027' program.
India's Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has reviewed states' readiness for the VB-GRAM G Act, which is set to replace MGNREGS on July 1 and will increase the rural employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days.
Livestock farmers in Lesbos held a teleconference with the Ministry of Rural Development, and S. Famellos visited the island, to address the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The meetings aim to coordinate efforts and discuss measures to contain the spread of the disease.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has disbursed 22.7 million euros in compensation to 849 livestock farmers whose animals were culled due to diseases like sheep and goat pox and foot-and-mouth disease.
Margaritis Schinas highlighted three priorities for the Ministry of Rural Development during a discussion organized as part of the 11th Delphi Economic Forum.
Greece's Ministry of Rural Development and Food reports over 2,000 cases of sheep and goat pox since 2024, resulting in 486,000 animal culls. Strict measures are being implemented to control the epidemic.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is preparing a plan to partially lift the ban on cheese distribution from Lesbos, subject to strict biosecurity measures and conditions.
Representatives of farmers from Lesbos, Greece, are meeting with Minister Margaritis Schoinas at the Ministry of Rural Development to discuss 8 million euros in compensation for dairy businesses, following three days of protests.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has carried out more than 1,800 targeted inspections across the country in preparation for the Easter period, aiming to protect public health and ensure food safety.
The deadline for the completion and submission of projects for six sub-actions under the Ministry of Rural Development and Food's Recovery and Resilience Fund, aimed at modernizing the primary sector, has been set for April 30.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food, in coordination with the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, announced compensation for livestock farmers in Lesbos for milk affected by measures against the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is implementing immediate containment and eradication measures after a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease was detected on the island of Lesbos, causing distress among farmers and livestock breeders.
The House discussed the working of the Ministry of Rural Development, and Deputy Chairman Harivansh says that the Minister will reply “subsequently.”
Former Greek minister Makis Voridis is facing accusations of perjury in an investigative committee concerning OPEKEPE, following the public release of a compromising email by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
Starting this year, subsidies for sheep and goats in Greece will require the animals to have an intra-rumen bolus, according to information from the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
SYRIZA-PS criticizes the Greek government's approach to appointments in the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, emphasizing the importance of meritocracy, transparency, and accountability.
The General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine in Greece's Ministry of Rural Development and Food has issued clarifications regarding protection zones and movement restrictions for sheep and goats in areas affected by smallpox outbreaks.
A junior minister at the Ministry of Rural Development has stepped down, attributing the decision to personal circumstances.
Greece's Ministry of Rural Development unveiled a comprehensive financial aid package exceeding €7 million to support livestock farmers and dairy producers in Lesvos affected by foot-and-mouth disease.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is paying 4.2 million euros in compensation to 176 livestock farms for animals mandatorily culled due to diseases like sheep pox and foot-and-mouth disease.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has approved the expansion of dairy product distribution on the island of Lesbos. This decision aims to broaden the market for local dairy producers.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is preparing a pilot program for the practical implementation of rabbitfish hunting, including details on when it will start and how fishermen will be paid.
The population of pufferfish (lagokefalos) has significantly increased, prompting the Ministry of Rural Development and Food to announce subsidies for professional fishermen to catch the species.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (ΥΠΑΑΤ) has approved 208 applications for support, allocating €44.77 million for the establishment of producer groups and organizations.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is developing an action plan to address the proliferation of pufferfish in Greek seas.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced a de-escalation of sheep and goat pox and ongoing surveillance for foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos, where 47,743 animals have been culled.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is under fire for its handling of the Geoinformation Infrastructure contract, with critics pointing to problematic procedures amidst the ongoing OPEKEPE scandal.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development has introduced the 'Outward-looking Agriculture' project, a new digital ecosystem designed to boost exports, enhance transparency, and foster agricultural development.
The Greek island of Lesbos has reported 76 confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease, affecting 116 livestock farms. This outbreak was announced by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has issued a warning to livestock farmers regarding telephone scam attempts.
Cheesemakers on the Greek island of Lesbos are set to resume milk collection from local farmers following assurances from the Ministry of Rural Development and Food that the port of Mytilene will open for shipments.
Political tensions in Greece remain high following the Makarios Lazaridis case, even after his departure from the Ministry of Rural Development. The opposition has criticized a post insulting Dora Bakoyannis, fueling further controversy.
A critical meeting at the Greek Ministry of Rural Development with representatives from Lesbos' livestock and production sectors has concluded, with Minister Margaritis Schoinas stating he understands their concerns and that it was a good discussion.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced an emergency financial aid package of 8 million euros for cheese-making businesses on the island of Lesbos. The aid is intended to support businesses affected by restrictive measures due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
Greece's Ministry of Rural Development and Food is proceeding with the emergency hiring of 45 temporary staff for up to eight months to address an outbreak of smallpox (likely an animal disease like sheep/goat pox). Applications open March 28.
Services in the Region and municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesbos have been suspended ahead of a critical meeting at the Ministry of Rural Development concerning the effects of foot-and-mouth disease on the island.
The Ministry of Rural Development has imposed a universal lockdown on livestock products from Lesbos, specifically those produced or exported from the island after January 15, to combat foot-and-mouth disease.
A case of foot-and-mouth disease was detected on a cattle farm on Lesbos. The General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced that the Directorate of Veterinary...
SYRIZA-PS MPs claim that the Varra document, which was protocolled in the Ministry of Rural Development in 2020, reveals perjury and a conscious attempt at cover-up within OPEKEPE, exposing the extent of political responsibility of Mr. Voridis.
The deadline for renewing registrations in the Registry of Fresh Produce Merchants (MENO) is Friday, March 13, 2026, as announced by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
Starting this year, subsidies for sheep and goats in Greece will be conditional on the mandatory placement of an intragastric bolus, according to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Only animals with these boluses will be eligible for the agricultural aid.
Emergency inspections by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development uncovered a fraud scheme where Egyptian potatoes were being sold as Greek, resulting in fines totaling 62,000 euros.
A SYRIZA Member of Parliament submitted a request to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, urging the immediate launch of a research program for resistant crop varieties.
Until Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 15:00, professional fishermen can submit funding applications within the framework of Action 1.1.2 "Investments in fishing vessels without increasing the...
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development has published a draft omnibus bill for public consultation, implementing a digital farmer identification card and tightening sanctions for animal diseases.
An amendment by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food provides an exemption for new farmers from the obligation to provide tax and insurance clearance for the payment of their subsidies. This measure aims to facilitate financial support for young agricultural workers.
Alexis Tsipras launched a new attack on the Greek government from Mytilene, stating that 'democracy is suffocating' and accusing the New Democracy administration of speaking 'the language of mafiosi.' Circles within the Ministry of Rural Development and Food dismissed his visit as cheap opposition.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is allocating 80 million euros for new small-scale irrigation projects and water management infrastructure, with regions and municipalities as beneficiaries.
Greek professional fishermen will be compensated 5.33 euros per kilo for catching pufferfish, a decision made at a meeting with the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food proceeded with issuing amending decisions to determine new unit amounts for coupled income support for the 2025 aid year, following completion of relevant procedures.
The Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced that the deployment of 79 military veterinarians for the control of sheep pox and foot-and-mouth disease has been extended until August 9.
Margaritis Schinas visited the Regional Unit of Imathia to review the progress of interventions being implemented through the Ministry of Rural Development, focusing on irrigation, processing, and rural road construction.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPAAT) has issued a warning against complacency regarding sheep and goat pox, announcing strict controls and support measures for livestock farmers.
Greece's Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPAAT) has issued the provisional results for the funding of agricultural road infrastructure. This announcement pertains to the "Improvement of access to agricultural land and livestock farms" intervention.
The General Directorate of Veterinary Services under the Ministry of Rural Development and Food has issued clarifications, stating that strict adherence to biosecurity measures is a prerequisite for the circulation of mature cheeses from Lesbos.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is being asked to clarify the government's position on a new European regulation that would allow unlabeled genetically modified foods.
The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is extending measures to suspend tax and insurance obligations, as well as exempting municipal fees, for producers in Lesbos affected by foot-and-mouth disease.
Greek livestock farmers are escalating their protests after a meeting at the Ministry of Rural Development yielded no results, vowing to continue their struggle.
A critical meeting is underway at the Ministry of Rural Development regarding Lesbos' severe livestock problem, with local representatives warning that villages will empty if an immediate solution is not found.
There is a call for Prime Minister Mitsotakis to dismiss Deputy Minister Makarios Lazaridis from his position at the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, following a scandal regarding his appointment as a special advisor to the Ministry of Education without a degree.
Eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed in livestock farms on Lesbos, according to the Veterinary Center of Athens and the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
The operation of services in the Municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesbos has been suspended due to the impact of foot-and-mouth disease on the island. A crucial meeting regarding the issue is scheduled for Monday, March 23rd, at the Ministry of Rural Development.
Intense concern in the agricultural community of Lesbos has been caused by the emergency plan implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. The plan was implemented in order to...
The next two months are considered critical, stresses the Ministry of Rural Development – The special action plan until Easter The post Smallpox in sheep and goats: alert ahead of Easter, zero…
SYRIZA-PS MPs accuse perjury and a conscious attempt to cover up issues within the OPEKEPE agricultural payments organization, citing the 'Varra document' which was officially registered with the Ministry of Rural Development since 2020. The Ministry confirmed the document from former OPEKEPE president Grigoris Varra was sent to former Minister Makis Voridis via e-mail and received a general protocol number.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development has opened applications until March 14 for 49 fixed-term private law positions to strengthen central veterinary services and laboratory structures.
An extensive network of checks on road axes, crossing points, and movements related to livestock activity has been developed in recent months by the Ministry of Rural Development…
The General Directorate of Food of the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPAAT) carried out a total of 524 emergency inspections on food businesses nationwide in the first two months of 2026. Secretary General Spyros Protopsaltis stated that inspections are a continuous priority.
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced the activation of private veterinarians to join the fight against sheep and goat pox, following the publication of a relevant Joint Ministerial Decision.