Farmers gather with tractors near Nea Malgara ahead of the nationwide meeting.
Farmers gather with tractors near Nea Malgara ahead of the nationwide meeting.
Farmers gather with tractors near Nea Malgara ahead of the nationwide meeting.

Primary Sector Workers Gather In Thessaloniki As Tractor Protests Enter 35 Days

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Primary Sector Workers Gather In Thessaloniki As Tractor Protests Enter 35 Days

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Published on: Jan 4, 2026

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Farmers and livestock breeders meet in Thessaloniki to decide the next phase of their prolonged mobilisations.

Nationwide Meeting Set For Nea Malgara

The third nationwide meeting of Greece’s primary sector workers is scheduled to take place at 12:00 in Nea Malgara, Thessaloniki, marking a decisive moment for ongoing farmer mobilisations.

Representatives From Across The Country Participate

More than 50 blockades from various regions are represented at the gathering, which is hosted at the Cultural Center of Nea Malgara.

Protests Continue For 35 Days

Farmers and livestock breeders have kept tractors and vehicles stationed for 35 days at major road junctions and border checkpoints, maintaining pressure as discussions advance.

Strategic Location Hosts Key Discussions

Nea Malgara is situated 25 km west of Thessaloniki, positioned between the Axios and Loudias rivers and close to the PATHE highway connecting Thessaloniki and Athens.

Traffic Hub Affected By Ongoing Blockade

The local toll station, crossed by more than 25,000 vehicles daily, continues to be lined with tractors and agricultural vehicles as participants arrive from across Greece.

Blockade Committee Calls For Determination

The blockade committee has urged delegates to attend the meeting to determine next steps, underlining that they will not retreat as they describe the mobilisation as a fight for survival.