Greek farmers blocked key highways in the central city of Larissa on Sunday, extending protests into a third week over delayed European Union subsidy payments and opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Protest organisers said tractors would remain in place while allowing private vehicles and buses to pass. Farmer representatives warned the trade deal threatens domestic agriculture and food safety, citing extreme price gaps between producers and retailers. The protests come amid a government probe into alleged fraud involving EU farm subsidies, which authorities say led to payment delays.
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