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Farmers Rally in Athens, Blocking Syntagma Square with Tractors

Published February 13, 2026, 17:16
Farmers Rally in Athens, Blocking Syntagma Square with Tractors

Farmers from across Greece gathered in Athens for a nationwide rally at Syntagma Square, protesting the cost of production, lost income, and sheep pox. Panepistimiou Street has been closed due to the arrival of tractors, while workers and unions are expressing their solidarity. Farmers are demanding institutional interventions to reduce costs, boost income, and resolve problems with property identification. The government has announced measures, such as the return of the special consumption tax on fuel, but farmers believe they are insufficient. They are expected to remain in Syntagma Square overnight and continue their struggle in other ways.