Farmers in Athens are expected to disperse at noon after a night of protests with over 40 tractors, while the street Vasilissis Amalias will remain closed until their departure.
Farmers in Athens are staging a protest, having camped overnight with more than 40 tractors gathered in Syntagma Square. The authorities have gradually reopened the streets Vasilissis Sofias and Vasileos Georgiou I, but Vasilissis Amalias remains closed as the tractors continue to occupy the area. The farmers' protest aims to appreciate the public's support for their ongoing struggle and send a firm message to the government about the urgent need to support the agricultural sector.
The farmers have articulated a dual message through their mobilization, thanking society for standing by them in their prolonged battle at the blockades, while simultaneously warning the government that action is necessary to bolster the primary sector. Representatives of the protesters have voiced their concerns, emphasizing that their struggle is for survival and that no agricultural or livestock household can sustain itself under the current conditions. They assert that their hard work is being exploited and their livelihoods are being threatened.
The demonstrators assert that their fight is far from over, merely changing forms as they transition from blockades on national roads to larger rallies. They stress that future actions are imminent, indicating a sustained commitment to their cause and a determination to ensure that their voices are heard in the political arena, advocating for the more significant support and acknowledgment from the government regarding agricultural issues.
