Greek farmers are intensifying their protests throughout the country through rallies, demonstrations, and
Greek farmers are intensifying their protests throughout the country through rallies, demonstrations, and roadblocks in an effort to increase their pressure on the Greek government to meet their recent demands.
On the back of several seasons characterized by low profitability due to low production levels and reduced income, the farmers want the Greek government to compensate them for lost income.
Moreover, they are pushing for measures to reduce production costs, such as tax-free diesel at the pump, a price cap on electricity at €0.07/KWh, subsidies for fertilizers, agricultural supplies, and livestock feed. At the same time, they are asking for an increase in pensions.
Farmers in Thessaly, determined to escalate their fight, have decided to step up their actions ahead of a wellknown annual Zootechnia exhibition in Thessaloniki, scheduled for February 1.
In anticiption, over 1,000 tractors have gathered at protest sites, with more arriving daily, according to reports at To Vima.
The Location of Roadblocks and Scheduled Protests
In Larissa, there is a roadblock at Gyrtoni and local farmers are preparing for a mass demonstration on Friday, January 30, at 7:00 PM in Larissa’s central square.
A pan-Thessaly mobilization is scheduled at the Thessaly Regional Authority building in Larissa on Monday, February
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