Nationwide education rally underway in central Athens

A nationwide education rally is underway in central Athens, with students, university pupils, and teachers participating. The protest focuses on demands for increased public education funding and measures to address the cost of living. University student groups camped overnight in Syntagma Square to protest tuition costs and the housing crisis. The rally is supported by major unions, including a 24-hour strike by primary teachers and a three-hour work stoppage by secondary teachers. Traffic regulations are in effect, and the "Panepistimio" metro station is closed. Key demands include permanent teacher appointments, safe school infrastructure, and increased state funding for public education.