Greek Students Protest in Athens Over High Housing Costs

Students in Athens have set up tents in Syntagma Square to protest high housing costs, demanding rent caps, increased housing allowances, and more university dormitory places. The protest highlights difficulties affording student accommodation. The demonstrators, holding banners linking their struggle to international student movements, argue soaring rents prevent many from continuing their studies. This is their second mobilization in days, with similar actions occurring in other Greek cities, and a concert was held to support the protest. Organizers have called for a larger rally today with students, pupils, and teachers. Authorities are preparing extensive security measures for the center of Athens, including thousands of police officers and drone surveillance.