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Greek farmers take to the streets in protest

Greek farmers are making headlines amid an escalating confrontation with the government, as thousands of tractors continue to block traffic on highways and at border crossings. What began as a dispute over delayed EU-backed subsidy payments linked to a corruption scandal is quickly turning into a political test for the government. Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder of Macropolis.gr, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the stakes as farmers take to the streets. 

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Farmers dig in as clashes and political tension escalate

Farmers not going anywhere as protest action persists

Christodoulides rolls into Kyiv for face-to-face talks with Zelensky

US presses Athens on Ukraine fund

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