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Farmers Announce 48-Hour Road and Customs Blockade

Published January 4, 2026, 15:07
Farmers Announce 48-Hour Road and Customs Blockade

Farmers have decided to escalate their protests with a 48-hour blockade of national roads, side roads, and customs offices on Thursday and Friday. The unanimous decision was made at a nationwide meeting held in Malgara, with representatives from 62 roadblocks. Farmers state they are fighting for survival and demand answers from the government regarding their problems. Spokesperson for the Nikea roadblock, Rizos Maroudas, emphasized the need for responses from the government.