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Greek Farmers Block Airport Demanding EU Subsidy Payments
12/6/2025
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Story summary
- On December 5, 2025, Greek farmers blocked Thessaloniki's international airport with thousands of tractors to press for delayed EU agricultural subsidies amid an investigation into subsidy fraud involving 324 individuals.
- Riot police used tear gas to disperse the protesters.
- The government is willing to negotiate.
- Past protests have caused significant traffic blockages.
