Greece: Farmers to Block Roads, Border Crossings

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | January 13th, 2010 | Trackback

Farmers around the country plan to block roads beginning Jan. 20 to protest low produce prices and higher production costs. Last year at this time they paralyzed commerce and disrupted travel when they closed major highways and several border crossings. This year they again hope to raise awareness of their difficulties and obtain more subsidies to keep their businesses going. Olive farmers from Halkidiki have already made a statement, driving their tractors into Thessaloniki to deliver a formal request for a meeting with government ministers.

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