The directive comes as the agricultural mobilisations escalate nationwide, with farmers considering further action, including a possible 48-hour “blackout,” if the government does not meet their demands.
In his circular to all regional prosecutors, Mr Tzavellas emphasises that authorities must intervene without delay to establish offences related to “disrupting the safety of transport” under the Criminal Code, as well as violations of the revised Road Traffic Code. These offences concern the continued obstruction of traffic on public roads—including national, provincial and municipal routes—through blockades or the occupation of road space by participants in the protests.
The order reiterates an earlier directive issued on 9 December 2025 and instructs prosecutors to work closely with police to verify the identity of participants, initiate the appropriate criminal proceedings, and refer cases to trial either in flagrante or through regular procedure.
Full text of the order (summary)
The circular recalls existing legal provisions and requests:
• Immediate intervention by prosecutors, with police assistance
• Identification of individuals obstructing traffic through blockades
• Establishment of criminal offences under articles 290 and 292 of the Criminal Code and article 38 §15 of Law 5209/2025
• Initiation of criminal prosecution
• Referral of offenders to trial under the appropriate procedure
The move marks a further tightening of the government’s stance toward the agricultural mobilisations, which have spread across the country as farmers protest rising production costs, taxation and government policy.
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