Beekeepers arrived at the Syntagma early in the morning and will hold a protest meeting claiming their demands and presenting their problems.

The 11th Honey and Bee Product Festival will open its doors to visitors on December 6 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Faliro. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste rare varieties of honey from all over Greece and small producers will present some varieties unknown to the public.

In Ikaria honey is used to treat everything from wounds to stomach issues, influenza, and the common cold, greekcitytimes.com reports.