Greek farmers have clashed with police in protests over delayed European Union subsidies, leading to the closure of a major highway. Tensions escalated on Sunday when hundreds of farmers used their tractors to block the key Athens-Thessaloniki national highway near the city of Larissa. Police deployed tear gas and officers reportedly made three arrests, but protesters remained, vowing to continue their demonstration. The farmers are demanding overdue EU agricultural payments, which local trade unionist Costas Tzelas said they won't leave without. The government has acknowledged a significant shortfall, with officials stating that farmers have so far received 100 million euros less than expected. The delay stems from a widespread fraud investigation. Authorities are looking into claims that some farmers falsified land and livestock records to illegally receive EU funds, allegedly costing over 30 million euros. This scandal has already forced the resignation of one government minister. In addition to the subsidy issue, livestock farmers are seeking compensation for over 400,000 sheep and goats that were culled earlier this year to contain a sheep pox outbreak. Authorities have refused to allow vaccination, a measure the farmers want, arguing there’s no proof it is effective. With protest plans announced for the coming week, the situation remains unresolved as farmers demand solutions for both the financial and agricultural crises affecting their livelihoods.