Greek Education Rally: Thousands Protest in Athens and Thessaloniki

Thousands of teachers and students protested in Athens and Thessaloniki over education problems and the rising cost of living. Police reported 21 detentions. Over 10,000 demonstrators gathered, with student unions setting up symbolic tents in Syntagma Square to highlight housing costs. The central rally began at noon at the Propylaea, demanding increased state funding for public education, permanent teacher appointments, and measures addressing living costs. Teacher federations declared strikes, including a 24-hour walkout by the DIDASKALIKI federation. Five metro stations closed in Thessaloniki, and similar protests occurred in Heraklion, Patras, and Volos. Minor clashes broke out between rival demonstrator groups.