Greece allocates €67M in aid to farmers hit by wildfires and floods

Friday, 12 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development has allocated over €67 million in state aid to farmers across Greece whose agricultural operations were damaged by wildfires and floods. The funding was formalized through five joint ministerial decisions published in the Official Government Gazette, covering compensation for crop losses, equipment damage, and infrastructure recovery. While this primarily affects local farming communities, visitors to Crete may notice ongoing recovery efforts in rural and agricultural areas. Local produce markets and farm-based experiences could see some supply variations as affected producers rebuild. The support signals the government's commitment to sustaining Greece's agricultural sector following a series of extreme weather events in recent years.