A few hours before her parade October 28ththe atmosphere at Larissa she is particularly tense.

Authorities are on high alert as there are strong fears of incidents and backlash against government officials amid an environment of social mistrust and anger. The scandals that shock public opinion, such as that of OPEKEPE, but also the fatal accident in Tempe that continues to cause shockwaves, maintain a climate of disappointment in a large part of society.

At the same time, as the onlarissathe farmers and breeders of Thessaly declare themselves outraged. Delays in OPEKEPE payments, combined with the ongoing problems facing the primary sector, have created an explosive atmosphere. Many producers now speak of a “mockery”, speaking of inadequacy and indifference on the part of the state. The OPEKEPE case, which is at the center of investigations and political controversies, has seriously damaged the credibility of the state apparatus, intensifying the already charged climate.

In this context, the attack that occurred on Sunday morning at the political office of the Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food Christou Kellain the center of Larissa, came to add additional concern. About fifteen members of the anarchist collective “Rouvikonas” carried out a surprise “intervention”, throwing tricycles and hanging banners with slogans about the agricultural world and the case of OPEKEPE. The action, according to the members of the collective itself, was symbolic and aimed to highlight the situation in which the country’s farmers and breeders have fallen.

Mr. Kellas, in his statement after the incident, unequivocally condemned the attack, stressing that “Democracy is not being blackmailed” and that such actions “are not going to intimidate anyone”. At the same time, he emphasized that the investigation into the operation of OPEKEPE will continue “without calculating political costs”.

However, the political thermometer remains high. The upcoming parade on October 28 in Larissa is causing serious concern, as it is possible that there will be disapproval or organized reactions. Tight security measures have already been put in place, with the police on full alert to prevent any tension or incident during the national holiday.