Farmers' protests add to government's woes as opposition plans long game on Tempe

PoliticsGreek Politics Tags: Agriculture, Justice, Mitsotakis, New Democracy, Parliament, PASOK-KINAL, SYRIZA
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As the mass public demonstrations over the Tempe rail crash continue to dominate the headlines, the government is also facing the prospect of protests by farmers demanding support for the sector.

Farmers have gathered in convoys across the country and are threatening to descend on Athens to protest about what they claim is government neglect for the sector. Their demands range from prompt payment of compensation for natural disasters, protection...

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