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Farmers’ blockades take an intense toll on tourism in Macedonia, Thrace, and Central Greece

"Whatever damage was done has been done with cancellations for New Year's Eve," say hoteliers hoping for last-minute reservations and last-minute offers

Strong cold outbreak brings cold and snow: Forecasts by Kolydas, Kallianos and Lagouvardos, snowflakes even in Attica

Wintry scene without extreme phenomena – Which areas will turn white – New Year’s Day this cold hasn’t been seen in 10 years

Roadblocks a torment for travelers: the Ionian Road blocked at Angelokastro, prolonged closures also on P.A.TH.E. bypass routes

At 7 p.m., the bypass in Nikaia was reopened – the bypass at Bralos had been closed for two hours, causing kilometer-long queues of drivers – the Evzones customs checkpoint will close again at 6 p.m.

Cat-and-mouse game among agricultural union leaders, the new “leaders” at the roadblocks remain an unknown X, government keeps its invitation to dialogue open

Newer generations of producers seeking an active role at the roadblocks and adopting the “logic of the square and confrontation” are clouding the landscape of negotiations. “Significant steps have been taken; the ball for dialogue is now in the farmers’ court,” says Kostas Tsiaras

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