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Tsiaras: “We have met many of the farmers’ demands; there is room for further interventions, and society expects responsibility”(updated)
The Minister of Rural Development issued a new call for dialogue to the farmers, announcing interventions and measures across five key pillars of the farmers’ demands. Immediately afterward, a response from the road blockades is expected
See all the farmers’ demands to the government: They do not want OPEKEPE’s control to be transferred to AADE
Farmers are reacting to the cleanup of the subsidy mechanism through the transfer of OPEKEPE’s responsibilities to AADE, as decided by the government. Among other things, they are demanding minimum guaranteed prices and electricity at 7 cents, and they want the money that was stolen to be returned and distributed to the real beneficiaries
Mitsotakis to farmers: Dialogue cannot take place with ultimatums – Roadblocks undermine your struggle – We are examining a new support package
He says he is surprised by the farmers’ “no” – “Whoever rejects the principles of democracy assumes a great burden toward society” – Reiterates that the government’s door remains open for a meeting
These are the farmers’ demands: They are escalating their mobilizations despite the government’s call for dialogue with the roads kept open
The list of demands is being “cleaned up” to be sent to the government tomorrow – See in detail the demands that exist so far; Pavlos Marinakis spoke of legal consequences in the event of new road blockades
With tractors, horns, and flares, the farmers crossed through Thessaloniki and reached the port (updated)
Farmers, livestock breeders, and beekeepers are carrying out a symbolic blockade — The situation at the other blockades around the country — See videos and photos from the blockades
Inquiry into Crete arrests: Lazaridis says best man of Androulakis was arrested; Apostolaki states the leader is a New Democracy member
The members of the committee of inquiry proceeded to disclose the persons arrested in the context of the extensive investigation by the Greek FBI in Crete for illegal subsidies from OPEKEPE