Feb 13 β€’ 10:35 UTC πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece Naftemporiki

Ongoing the farmers' descent to Athens - The tractors pass through disinfection in Afidnes and Elefsina

Farmers and livestock breeders from across Greece are arriving in Athens for a nationwide rally at Syntagma Square to pressure the government for support of their sector.

Farmers and livestock breeders from all over Greece are gradually arriving in Athens in anticipation of a nationwide rally organized today at Syntagma Square. This demonstration is called by the Panhellenic Committee of Blockades, and the main gathering is scheduled for 16:00. Participants expect to park dozens of tractors in front of the Parliament, and they plan to stay overnight in the square before departing in an organized manner on Saturday afternoon. After 55 days of mobilizations, these individuals from the agricultural sector aim to exert further pressure on the government for immediate solutions and support for their industry. The farmers from Crete lead the charge, being the first to reach Athens. Arriving early in the morning at the port of Piraeus, they carried flags and banners to make their presence known. This arrival represents a continuation of their protests, where they seek to revitalize their demands for assistance amid ongoing challenges facing their sector. As other groups, including those from the region of Attica, make their way toward Athens, this event symbolizes a resurgence of collective action among farmers. This rally underscores the importance of agricultural issues in Greece and reflects the ongoing struggles farmers face during tough economic times. It also highlights the critical relationship between government action and agricultural healthβ€”an area that continues to require governmental acknowledgment, investment, and support to ensure the viability of this essential sector of the economy.

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