Farmers across Greece are moving ahead with 48- and 72-hour road closures at key transport hubs, prompting heightened police readiness as the government insists dialogue can only take place if roads remain open.
Meanwhile, sources have hinted that PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is ready to meet with producers' reps, as long as delegation represents all of the roadblocked manned by farmers, stockbreeders
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The government unveils a €160 million aid package, fuel tax refunds, and reforms to insurance and electricity costs to address farmer blockades and strengthen the agricultural sector
Farmers across Greece intensify road blockades and warn of wider shutdowns, accusing the government of inadequate support, while officials insist the announced measures are final and urge an end to prolonged disruptions
Several roadblocks set up on national highways on Monday again caused hours of delay to motorists
Greek farmers said they would block key roads at Tempi, and the Rio-Antirio Bridge if the government failed to meet their demands.
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After the holiday pause, Greek farmers return to roadblocks, with nationwide meetings planned to discuss fuel prices, compensation, and livestock losses from recent outbreaks
Agricultural workers across Greece say key decisions on escalating demonstrations will be made in early January, as frustration grows over what they describe as a lack of meaningful government response to long-running demands
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Most protesting farmers have promised to spend New Year's Eve and the first day of the year at the highway intersections, although roadways have mostly opened for holiday travelers
Authorities uncover a handwritten message and smartwatch data as the search intensifies for a 45-year-old fire service commander who vanished a week ago in northern Greece
As temperatures plunge across Greece, the City of Athens rolls out round-the-clock shelters, street outreach, and emergency hotlines to safeguard homeless and vulnerable residents during an intense winter cold snap
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Severe traffic disruption hit Greece’s main highway as farmer blockades caused delays of up to 12 hours, with further road closures planned nationwide amid ongoing protests and calls for structured talks with the government
Prolonged farmer protests have evolved into a major political challenge for the Greek government, raising fears of electoral damage and fueling reshuffle rumors.
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