Protest by Greek Farmers Enters Its Third Day, Halted Freight Transport until Early Evening at Kulata–Promachonas Bborder Crossing

For a third consecutive day, Greek farmers have continued their protest, blocking the Kulata–Promachonas border crossing. Their demonstration is driven by anger over unpaid agricultural subsidies.

What is the situation at present?

Following a six-hour blockade, traffic at the Kulata–Promachonas checkpoint has only minutes ago been restored, after being caught in the disruption caused by the farmers’ strike.

Heavy goods vehicles have begun to move as lorries are gradually allowed.

The crossing remained open to passenger cars throughout the day, with traffic flowing normally. The expectation is that traffic movement will remain unrestricted overnight, though blockades are likely to resume tomorrow.

Greek media report that more than 4,000 tractors and heavy machines have been deployed on roads across Greece.

Traffic has been severely affected, with major roads and motorways obstructed, as well as periodic blockades at border crossings with Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey.

Talks between the Greek government and the protesting farmers are continuing, with expectations of progress in the coming days.