Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is meeting farmers, fishers, herders and beekeepers in Athens today, seeking common ground on energy costs, subsidies, trade pressures and animal health after months of protests

After weeks of nationwide blockades, representatives of farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers and fishers will meet Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with road openings set as the government’s key condition

Greece's government spokesperson said the meeting with the Prime Minister would be held only if roads remain open.

Farmers in Greece argue that government measures fail to address the real problems of the sector including livestock vaccination.

New directive calls for immediate enforcement of traffic and criminal laws against those blocking highways, as authorities move to keep major road networks open during ongoing agricultural protests

Greek farmers said they would block key roads at Tempi, and the Rio-Antirio Bridge if the government failed to meet their demands.

With tractor blockades still in place, Athens hints at tougher enforcement while highlighting unemployment gains, wage hikes and tax relief in a bid to regain control of the political narrative

Protesters ease travel disruptions over the New Year holiday while awaiting a nationwide meeting that will determine the next phase of their mobilizations

The farmers will move their tractors onto the Athens–Thessaloniki motorway, allowing private vehicles and buses to pass while barring trucks and articulated lorries.

Turning to the ongoing farmers’ mobilizations, the Greek PM calls for an end to road blockades, warning that they are harming the economy.

After reiterating that the government remains open to dialogue, the prime minister sought to strike a chord with public opinion by invoking the holiday season and the need to avoid inconveniencing travelers.

Greek farmers rejected talks with the PM, deciding to continue tractor protests but open roads for Christmas holiday travelers.