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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Protesting farmers briefly clashed
with police in Greece’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki, late
Wednesday after attempting to breach security cordons near a
venue where Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was speaking.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or arrests.
More than 1,000 protesters from central Greece traveled to the
northern city, accompanied by a convoy of about 50 tractors.
Displaying black flags and flashing emergency lights, they used
the vehicles to block central roads in Thessaloniki during the
night-time rally.
Echoing similar grievances and demonstrations across Europe in
recent months, Greek farming associations have been protesting
for several weeks, demanding government support on various
issues, including crop losses caused by climate change.
The movement has gained momentum in Thessaly, central Greece,
where farmers are still struggling with the aftermath of
devastating floods in late 2023.
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