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Livestock farmers block Mytilene port until Tuesday evening amid fever outbreak protests.
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Animal husbandmen have maintained a blockade of the Port of Mytilene on Lesbos, preventing access to vessels and facilities through late Monday night into early Wednesday morning as part of ongoing demonstrations against an infectious disease affecting livestock in Greece's Aegean region (Aphthousi Pneumo). Local authorities deployed personal security teams throughout various municipalities across the island to manage safety amidst escalating tensions.
Key Points
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1Sheep farmers in Mytilene have blocked the harbor until late Tuesday evening, escalating their protests against a new fever tax.
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2Farmers are blocking access to private areas of the port with personal security measures and police presence is present on all islands.
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3The blockade has intensified following earlier partial blockades that occurred around 13:56-14:00 local time.
Developments
[Mar 22, Mar 23]
Farmers continue the blockade of Mytilene's harbor until late Tuesday evening (March 25).
17:04
The port is closed by farmers with personal security; police are present on all islands.
Λέσβος: Μαζική κινητοποίηση αγροτοκτηνοτρόφων για τον αφθώδη πυρετό (εικόνες)
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