Lesvos is in a state of intense pressure as the ongoing mobilizations of producers have led to a blockade of the port and severe shortages in the market, with supermarket shelves remaining empty. As the deputy regional governor of the North Aegean, Stratis Kyratzis, pointed out on Tuesday (21/4), the inability to transport products to the island has already lasted ten days, causing chain effects on the daily lives of residents and the operation of the local economy. The situation is particularly burdensome in the livestock sector, which is a key pillar of the island's economy. According to him, about 80% of dairies have suspended operations, while large quantities of milk are not being used and end up in landfills. At the same time, tens of thousands of lambs – estimated between 80,000 and 90,000 – remain unsold, burdening producers who are required to maintain them without substantial state support. Mr. Kyratzis emphasized that so far there has been no specific commitment from ...