Flights at Crete's Heraklion airport suspended due to farmers' protests, aviation officials say

Greek farmers protesting over the delayed payment of European Union subsidies gather near the Heraklion International Airport, in Heraklion, Crete island, Greece, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Stefanos Rapanis

ATHENS, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Flights to and from Greece's Heraklion Airport on the island of Crete have been suspended due to protests by farmers since 1200 GMT and until further notice, aviation officials told Reuters.

(Reporting by Renee Maltezou and Angeliki Koutantou)