Thousands Protest in Greece Over Teacher Wages, Staff Shortages, and School Conditions
Thousands of students, teachers, and public sector workers protested across Greece on a recent day, advocating for better education funding, improved school conditions, and smaller class sizes. In Athens, around ten thousand demonstrators gathered peacefully, while similar protests occurred in cities like Thessaloniki and Patras. The rallies, which included strikes by teachers over low wages and staff shortages, are putting pressure on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government ahead of the upcoming elections in 2027. Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki stated that the government is addressing these concerns and has allocated over 733 million Euros for facility upgrades and student residences.
The Radius summarizes this story. Read the original report from TRN International.
Read Full