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00:00 Tensions are high in Greece as farmers prepare to drive their tractors into Athens protesting

00:12 against the crippling effects of soaring energy costs, foreign competitions and recent devastating

00:18 floods.

00:19 Their grievances echo similar sentiments across Europe, with farmers in France, Belgium and

00:26 Netherlands, Poland and Italy staging demonstrations against government policies.

00:32 Greek farmers have been in talks with the conservative government for weeks but feel

00:37 that the proposed measures fall short of addressing their concerns.

00:42 Farmers lament the challenges they face, citing exorbitant fuel and energy costs along with

00:47 devastating crop losses from last year's floods.

00:51 On Monday night, farmers assembled their vehicles along highways ready to make their way to

00:56 Athens, where they spent the night before embarking on their protest.

01:01 Early Tuesday morning, farmers arrived at the port of Piraeus and Crete with more expected

01:07 to join from across Greece by bus.

01:10 The rally aimed to exert pressure on the government, which has offered some concessions including

01:15 discounts on power bills and tax rebates for agricultural diesel.

01:21 Prime Minister Mitsotakis reiterated that the government's fiscal constraints limit

01:27 further concessions this year despite willingness to discuss permanent solutions in the future.

01:33 However, farmers remain resolute, determined to secure more favourable terms, their protest

01:40 while symbolic underscores their unwavering resolve.

01:44 As the rally unfolds, Greece stands at a crossroads grappling with the complex interplay of economic

01:50 challenges and agricultural livelihoods.

01:54 Only time will tell if a resolution can be reached to alleviate the plights of its farmers.

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