By Archonto Antonatou | Development Director
Following the successful completion of the program and its final dissemination event in March, our team has continued working on the next phase of the initiative in Chios. The strong message we received from participants and local stakeholders about the need to continue this effort remains our guide.
Our ambition was to launch a new program in autumn 2026. However, the island’s only airport will close from November 15, 2026, due to runway expansion works, leaving Chios without scheduled flights for at least four months. This directly affects how we organize on-site activities and travel to the island.
Therefore, our team is currently exploring ways to adapt the program so that it can move forward despite these new circumstances, while keeping its focus on what producers need most.
This work is being carried out in close and continuous discussions with our partners on the island. We will share the updated timeline and structure as soon as they are finalized.
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