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Greek Farmers Protest Highway, Demand Subsidy Relief Amid Scandal

12/1/2025

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On December 1, 2025, Greek farmers blocked Athens-Thessaloniki highway.
They demand relief regarding subsidies amid investigations into fraudulent claims exceeding 30 million euros.
Police clashed with protesters, using tear gas and arresting three.
Deputy Minister Christos Kellas said the investigation reduced subsidies by about 100 million euros.
Livestock farmers seek compensation for over 400,000 sheep and goats lost to a sheep pox outbreak, and the scandal prompted a minister's resignation.

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On December 1, 2025, Greek farmers blocked Athens-Thessaloniki highway.
They demand relief regarding subsidies amid investigations into fraudulent claims exceeding 30 million euros.
Police clashed with protesters, using tear gas and arresting three.
Deputy Minister Christos Kellas said the investigation reduced subsidies by about 100 million euros.
Livestock farmers seek compensation for over 400,000 sheep and goats lost to a sheep pox outbreak, and the scandal prompted a minister's resignation.