Fishing boats gather on Thessaloniki’s waterfront as fishermen demand support

Fishing boats gather along Thessaloniki’s waterfront on October 3, 2026, during a nationwide mobilisation by professional fishermen over rising fuel and operating costs.
The fishermen demand government assistance, including fuel subsidies, saying that increasing expenses threaten their livelihoods and the viability of their businesses. The mobilisation began on October 1, with boats remaining anchored in protest.
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