Newsflash from Saturday, 20 December 2025:
Farmers and livestock breeders in Heraklion, Crete, are preparing a large-scale vehicle convoy on **Tuesday, December 23**, escalating their protests over unresolved issues affecting the agricultural sector.
The mobilization is being organized by the United Federation of Agricultural and Livestock Associations of Heraklion, which is calling on small and medium-sized farmers and breeders to participate. The gathering point has been set for 6:30 p.m. at the Kazantzakis Bridge in Nea Alikarnassos, from where the convoy will move through the city.
According to the organizers, the protest comes amid growing frustration over what they describe as ongoing government inaction. Farmers point to delays in subsidy payments, rising production costs, high energy and fuel prices, and insufficient compensation for natural disasters and livestock losses as key pressures threatening their livelihoods.
The Heraklion mobilization is part of a broader wave of nationwide farmer protests, with agricultural blockades and demonstrations reported across Greece over the past several weeks. Organizers emphasize that the struggle is about survival, as many producers say they can no longer cover basic costs under current conditions.
Among the core demands raised by the farmers are:
– Immediate payment of all outstanding subsidies and compensations
– Measures to reduce production costs, including cheaper fuel and electricity
– Guaranteed minimum prices that cover production expenses
– Full compensation for crop damage and livestock losses
– Support for agricultural infrastructure and protection against natural disasters
The organizers stress that the convoy is intended as a peaceful but firm message, highlighting the urgency of the situation facing rural communities in Crete and beyond.
Residents of Heraklion should expect traffic disruptions during the evening hours, as the convoy moves through central routes.
Source: neakriti.gr
