Farmers' rally: The route that the tractors will follow to reach Syntagma
Farmers in Greece are planning a rally in Athens, and the police are coordinating tractor movement to ensure a smooth demonstration.
Farmers are preparing to march in Athens with their tractors, aiming to convene at Syntagma Square for a rally. The Greek police (ELAS) are actively planning for the arrival of these tractors and maintaining communication with agricultural association leaders to ensure that the protests proceed safely. The movement will be escorted by police, following a pre-established route through key areas of the city to minimize disruptions to traffic.
The tractors will travel via Kifissos Avenue, passing through central points including Omonia Square and University Street, ultimately arriving at Syntagma Square where they will spend the night in front of the Parliament building. This is part of a broader protest where buses transporting other demonstrators will drop off participants at specified locations nearby, to prevent complete traffic blockages around the area which is expected to receive large crowds.
The protest schedule includes a rally set for 1:00 PM organized by PAME at Syntagma, alongside other groups gathering at Karaiskaki Square, showing the organized nature of the demonstrations. These rallies signal a response to ongoing issues affecting farmers in Greece, reflecting the challenges they face and potentially influencing agricultural policies in the country.