Greek farmers take tractors to Athens to protest rising costs


  • World
  • Tuesday, 20 Feb 2024

Farmers gather around a bonfire next to the national highway, a day before they travel to Athens where they will protest against higher energy costs, lower state subsidies as well as demanding compensations from the recent floods, near Kastro, Greece, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Giorgos Moutafis

ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek farmers were expected to drive into Athens with tractors on Tuesday to protest outside parliament over the impact of rising energy costs, competition from abroad and recent flooding.

Their protest echoes grievances in other parts of Europe, including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and Italy, where farmers have staged similar demonstrations.

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