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Greek Farmers Escalate Protests After Government Support Package Falls Short
Greek farmers escalated nationwide protests on Wednesday, only hours after the government announced a new package of measures aimed at supporting the country’s primary sector.
Greek Farmers Escalate Protests, Prepare Nationwide Road Blockades
Greek farmers have moved to intensify their nationwide protests after a countrywide conference held on Sunday in Malgara, in northern Greece.
Greece Braces for Escalation as Farmers Weigh Tractor March on Athens
Farmers are considering expanding road closures beyond the main national highway, which has already been shut for 34 days in parts of the country.
Greek Farmers Enter 2026 in Open Confrontation, with January 4 Set to Decide the Next Phase
The beginning of 2026 has found Greece’s countryside not in seasonal calm but in a state of confrontation.
Farmers’ Unrest and Economic Pressures Dent Greek Government’s Standing in New Polls
One of the most closely watched surveys, carried out by Pulse and presented on the main evening news bulletin of SKAI television, captures the political impact of the farmers’ mobilisations, both in terms of voting intention and wider public sentiment.
Greece Approves 2026 Budget Following Heated Debate on Farming and Corruption
The approval came after a marathon parliamentary debate that began on Friday afternoon and concluded shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Greece’s Business Groups Warn of Economic Impact from Ongoing Farmers’ Protests
Earlier on Monday, Tsiaras presented what he called the government’s response to farmers’ demands, without outlining specific measures.
Subsidies, Energy Prices, and Disease Control at Center of Greek Farmers’ Demands
Among their key requests are measures to reduce costs, including tax-free diesel fuel, a cap on agricultural electricity prices, subsidies for farming inputs, and the removal of value-added tax on essential supplies.
From Fields to Supermarkets: How Greece’s Agricultural Crisis Is Hitting Both Farmers and Consumers
Agriculture continues to play a disproportionately large role in the Greek economy, accounting for 3.2% of GDP, the highest share in the European Union.
Greek Farmers Escalate Protests, Reject Talks with Government
The government, meanwhile, has renewed its call for dialogue
Greek PM Invites Protesting Farmers to Talks as Nationwide Roadblocks Persist
112 roadblocks have been set up nationwide, with 28 fully active and dozens more partially disrupting traffic.
Greek Minister Confronts Revolt Within Ruling Party as Farmers’ Protests Escalate
Over four and a half hours, the discussion frequently erupted into shouting, echoing down the corridors as MPs described the political pressure they are facing from angry farmers back home.
Greek Farmers Defy Supreme Court Order, Vow to Maintain Nationwide Blockades
Farmers assemblies held on Tuesday underscored the unified stance: the blockades remain.
Government Tightens Grip on Widespread Farmers’ Protests in Greece
In Crete, farmers are reportedly facing charges of forming a «criminal organization».
Farmers Challenge Government With Expanding Roadblocks Across Greece
More than 1,500 vehicles have shut down a major section of the Athens–Thessaloniki national highway, and further reinforcements are expected.
Farmers in Greece Escalate Protests as Subsidy Payments Disappear in ELGA Deductions
Farmers say the distribution of payments has been chaotic and unfair.
Farmers’ Protests Paralyse Greece as Clashes Erupt on Major Highway
Earlier in the day, farmers gathering at two separate meeting points in Nikaia and Platikampos tried to push police buses aside in order to reach the highway.