farmers

He's due to receive 15 representatives of protesting farmers and stockbreeders on Tuesday at his Maximos Mansion government seat

Ongoing protests are continuing around the country, with protesting farmers demanding higher subsidies and state support, among others

A government spokesperson on Thursday said the premier was willing to meet with the farmers next week

Demands include the highly unlikely prospect of tax-free diesel and re-negotiating the new EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP)

The Prime Minister is expected to announce measures which aim to reduce some of the agricultural sector's costs

Widespread protests by disrguntled farmers across Europe, as the EU leaders meet in Brussels