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Farmers in Greece Continue to Block Roadways for Roll Back of Tax Hikes

Greek Citizen Protection Minister Nikos Toskas urged farmers not to block the cross-border roads because there will be repercussions on an economy that is trying to stand on its feet, in an interview to Saturday newspaper Agora. "They should not...

Farmers Protest Over Austerities by Blocking Roads, Threaten Closure of Border Crossing

Protests took place on Friday throughout various parts of the national highway in Greece. They were led by farmers who are rallying against the government's latest increase to the tax and social security contribution payments. Road blocks by farmers took...

Bulgarian Interior Minister Expresses Concern for Possible Greek Farmers’ Blockades

Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova expressed her concern for a possible road blockade at the borders by Greek farmers in a letter to Greek Alternate Minister for Civil Protection Nikos Toskas, media in Sofia reported on Wednesday. In her letter,...

Farmers Meet With Minister to Challenge Changes in their Social Security, Taxation

Representatives of farmers from around Greece asked the Minister of Agriculture Development Vangelis Apostolou on Wednesday to take responsibility for the changes in their social security and taxation, during a meeting which they described as “crucial” for determining their...

Farmers to Descend to Athens in Protest of Security Reform Bill

"Withdraw the bill if you want to visit your villages," said the farmers to the government, who are threatening with a new "round" of actions and protests regarding the security fund reform bill that is expected to be deposed...

Farmers' Roadblocks Gradually Stand Down

After almost a month-and-a-half of daily protests, farmers throughout Greece have decided to put on hold their struggle by withdrawing their tractors from highways and awaiting for the governement to realize its promises, while remaining ready. "Our struggle will continue with...

Greek Farmers Insist On Promachon Roadblock

The farmers of Western Greece are continuing their struggle with roadblocks on main highways. The blockade in Promachon cut off customs at the Hellenic-Bulgarian borders, where the farmers have remained for over 35 days. Today's decision appears to create further...

Farmers Take Over Thessaloniki With Tractors (video)

Farmers from over 22 blockades from Central Macedonia entered Thessaloniki with tractors and agricultural vehicles, and camped outside the Macedonia-Thrace Ministry. In the rally, there was participation from people of the primary sector from the districts of Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki,...

Bulgaria Asks for EU Intervention Regarding Greek Farmers' Roadblocks

The Bulgarian Parliament is asking for the EU to intervene on the issue of the closed Hellenic-Bulgarian borders, that are being blocked by the tractors of Greek farmers. According to the Bulgarian Finance Minister, Bozhidar Lukarski, the blocking of both...

Farmers Stand Firm; New and Tougher Blockades Include Banks and Airports (video)

Even though PM Alexis Tsipras has opened the door for an open dialogue as soon as he returns from Brussels, farmers insist on their roadblocks and take tougher actions. Farmers have been divided in sides, between those who wish to...