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Greek Farmers Escalate Protests with Roadblocks and 48-Hour Closures

Published January 8, 2026, 09:19
Greek Farmers Escalate Protests with Roadblocks and 48-Hour Closures

Farmers across Greece are escalating their protests with roadblocks and 48-hour closures at key points on the road network, protesting unmet demands. Closures have begun at toll booths, bridges, and customs posts, impacting truck and commercial vehicle traffic. Specifically, the Malgara tolls, the High Bridge of Chalkida, junctions in Thessaloniki and Macedonia, and the Promachonas, Exochi, Evzonas, and Niki customs posts have been closed. Farmers are demanding immediate dialogue with the government and state they are prepared to continue their protests until concrete answers are provided to their survival-related demands.