Greek media have reported that sellers at traditional farmers’ markets in Greece (Laiki Agora) will begin an indefinite national strike on January 7, 2026, citing information about a joint decision by their respective federations.
“Despite selling their products at low prices, producers and self-employed farmers are facing increased costs at every stage of distribution due to current policies”, the protesters said in a statement.
Sellers and producers at open farmers’ markets are demanding measures to tackle high prices, as well as real support for farmers in the form of reduced production costs. Their main demands include the abolition of the presumptive taxation method, which is based on forecasts rather than actual income.
Various types of traditional farmers’ markets in Greece allow licensed traders to sell agricultural products purchased from producers, as well as enabling farmers to sell their own produce.
Currently, there is no shortage of fruit and vegetables at farmers’ markets in Athens, despite ongoing protests by farmers in various parts of Greece.
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