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Farmers’ Fury Erupts in Greece Over EU Subsidy Delays

                                         Protesting farmers push against riot police in Nikaia, near Larissa, Greece    Greek farmers clashed with police on Sunday in central and northern regions of the country as anger mounted over the delayed payment of European Union agricultural subsidies. The protests, centered around Nikaia near Larissa, saw hundreds of farmers blocking highways with tractors and demanding immediate government action. The unrest stems from an estimated €600 million shortfall in EU aid following a corruption scandal that has triggered investigations by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities allege that some farmers falsified land and livestock ownership records to secure subsidies, leading to a freeze in payments while the probe continues. Police responded with tear gas and barricades as demonstrators attempted to...

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Trump Administration Reverses Controversial Visa Terminations

 

The Trump administration has reversed its abrupt decision to terminate the legal status of thousands of foreign students studying in the United States. This move follows intense scrutiny from courts and over 100 lawsuits filed by affected students. The terminations, which were linked to minor infractions or unclear reasons, had left many students fearing deportation and unable to continue their studies.

The Justice Department announced the reversal in federal court, stating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is developing a new policy for reviewing and terminating student visa records. Until this policy is finalized, the records of affected students will remain active or be reactivated. However, ICE retains the authority to terminate records for other reasons, such as unlawful activity.

This decision has brought relief to many students and universities, but uncertainty remains about the long-term implications and the scope of the reversal. The administration's initial move had sparked widespread panic and disrupted the lives of countless students, highlighting the challenges of navigating immigration policies in the U.S..

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