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Thousands of Greek and Spanish farmers protested on Tuesday in the latest demonstrations to hit the EU agriculture sector. More than 120 tractors paralyzed the centre of Athens as farmers honked horns and chanted: “Without us, you have nothing to eat!” Other members of society also joined the demonstration. The farmers had already travelled from all parts of Greece, including by ferry from the island of Crete, for the culmination of numerous blockades in recent weeks. Greek farmers are demanding more subsidies and lower taxes after complaining about the sharp rise in fuel and fertilizer prices…

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