Greek Farmers Block Major Highway and Border Crossing in Protest Escalation

Greek farmers have intensified their protests, blocking a key national highway and a major border crossing with Bulgaria. The demonstrations are part of ongoing disputes over production costs and agricultural policies. On Tuesday, tensions escalated near a highway junction close to Thessaloniki's airport. Police deployed barriers and used tear gas to disperse some protesting farmers. The blockades have disrupted road freight and cross-border travel. The main Athens-Thessaloniki highway is affected, along with the Promachonas border post. Greek farmers say rising costs for energy, fertilizer, and transportation threaten their livelihoods. They are demanding more government support. Authorities have urged the farmers to clear the roads for public safety. Negotiations between union leaders and the government are ongoing.