Thousands of students and teachers march through Greek capital to protest high cost of living
Police said about 10,000 people joined the march, which pressed for higher education funding, better facilities and affordable student housing.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, thousands of Teachers and Students rallied in central Athens, marching from the Propylaea to demand increased education funding and measures addressing the rising cost of living.
- Engineering student Panagiotis Moschonas criticized the government for a monthly rent subsidy of $135, while OLME reported 15,000 unfilled teaching positions and inadequate school funding.
- Primary school Teachers' union DOE and civil servants' federation ADEDY declared 24-hour strikes, with DOE seeking "substantial pay rises" and defense of free, publicly funded education.
- Riot police shadowed the march while traffic measures closed Panepistimiou Street and the Panepistimio metro station. Similar demonstrations occurred in Thessaloniki and Patras as protests spread across Europe.
- Demands for the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th pension payments were echoed by Others, who also seek 70% of the pension in widowhood cases to tackle the rising cost of living.
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Around 10,000 demonstrators march in Athens as students, teachers demand safer schools, more staff and affordable housing
From Athens to Thessaloniki, the protest against the under-financing of the public school and the expensive rents. The unions denounce a "unbearable situation" due to low wages, open chairs and overcrowding. Set up 3000 agents only in the capital, the shops barricade, then everything runs smoothly
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ATHENS (ANP/RTR) - Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Greece to demand more government funding for education, better educational facilities, and less crowded classrooms. Among them are pupils, students, and teachers. About 10,000 protesters participated in a peaceful protest march in...
Thousands of students and teachers took to the streets of Greek cities on Wednesday, demanding better funding for education, better educational and housing facilities, and less crowded classrooms. Protesters in France, where protests have turned violent and looting in recent weeks, have made similar demands. Albania is also grappling with violent protests.
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