Athens, Feb. 20 (EFE) – Several thousand Greek farmers, about 8,000 according to police, occupied central Athens on Tuesday to demand that the conservative government meet their demands for tax breaks and compensation, in the largest protest since the mobilizations began a month ago. Farmers, peasants, livestock breeders and beekeepers with 200 tractors and other …
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ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek farmers drove their tractors out of central Athens on Wednesday after spending the night in front of parliament to protest against rising fuel and production costs. At least 8,000 farmers, beekeepers and livestock breeders joined the protest on Syntagma Square on Tuesday, echoing grievances at similar demonstrations across Europe, where farmers say they face higher costs and taxes, red tape, excessive environmental rules and competition from cheap imports. Many Greek farm