Overview
- Farmers occupied the runway at Heraklion from 13:00, halting flights, and blocked access to Chania’s terminal, according to airport and media reports.
- Clashes on Crete included tear gas fired by police, a retreat by officers, and an overturned police vehicle near Chania, with further confrontations reported by Heraklion.
- A regional livestock union leader said no one would enter or exit the airports until Tuesday morning, while operator Fraport warned of delays and temporary disruptions.
- Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to talks and reiterated that law-abiding farmers will receive their money once checks conclude.
- EU prosecutors have flagged thousands of suspect applications tied to area-based subsidies, with Greek officials citing more than €30 million at issue, and protesters are also seeking compensation for over 400 culled sheep and goats after a sheep-pox outbreak.