Thousands of students, teachers, and civil servants held nationwide protests across Greece on Wednesday, October 21. Major gatherings took place in Athens and Thessaloniki, with demonstrators congregating around midday. In Athens, students set up tents in the square facing Parliament, while similar camps appeared on a pedestrian street in Thessaloniki.
Protesters are demanding increased state funding for education, improved facilities, and less-crowded classrooms to address staff shortages and outdated infrastructure. Additionally, demonstrators are calling for more affordable student housing and protesting the high cost of living.
These youth-led demonstrations mirror similar protests occurring across Europe, including France. Greek demonstrators voiced their solidarity with these broader movements as they march for systemic improvements in their education and living conditions.