Greece nationwide protests by students, teachers, and public workers

Greece protests education funding student strikes teacher strikes cost of living crisis

Massive nationwide protests and strikes are occurring across Greece, involving students, teachers, university staff, healthcare workers, and public sector employees. Demonstrations have been reported in approximately 50 cities, including major hubs like Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, and Crete.

In Athens, an estimated 10,000 people participated in a central march from the Propylaea toward Syntagma Square. The mobilizations include a 24-hour strike by the Teachers' Federation (DOE) and work stoppages by secondary school teachers (OLME). Public sector workers, under the call of the ADEDY confederation, have also initiated a three-hour work stoppage.

Key demands from the protesters include increased funding for public education, higher salaries for educators, the restoration of the 13th and 14th month salaries, and the filling of critical staffing shortages. Students are specifically protesting the rising cost of living, high rents, and the lack of affordable student housing, with some groups setting up tents in public squares to highlight the housing crisis.

In Thessaloniki, the protests led to the temporary closure of five metro stations. The Greek government has emphasized its priority to prevent violence and property damage while maintaining the right to peaceful protest.

Entities

ADEDY · Anna Maria Papadimitriou · Athens · DOE · Federation of Greek Hospital Doctors (OENGE) · Greece · Greek Police · Hellenic Police · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Magnesia · Magnesia Association of Primary Education Teachers · Ministry of Education

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] The Teachers' Federation (DOE) has declared a 24-hour nationwide strike. dete.gr · cyclades24.gr · tvxs.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Protesters are demanding a 20% wage increase and the return of the 13th and 14th month salaries. www.powergame.gr · tvxs.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] Approximately 3,000 police officers are deployed in Athens for security. www.irafina.gr · lawandorder.gr · www.real.gr · tvxs.gr
[● 14 SOURCES] Students are demanding lower rents and increased housing allowances. dete.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · lawandorder.gr · www.megatv.com · www.serrespost.gr · +5 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Five metro stations in Thessaloniki are temporarily suspended from 09:00. www.in.gr · www.rthess.gr · dete.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · www.serrespost.gr · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Retiree organizations have scheduled a protest at the Ministry of Health. pamehellas.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · emvolos.gr
[● 14 SOURCES] The Panepistimio metro station will close at 10:00. dete.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.in.gr · lawandorder.gr · www.powergame.gr · +5 more
[● 7 SOURCES] OLME is conducting a work stoppage from 11:00 to 14:00. dete.gr · www.rthess.gr · tvxs.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.ot.gr · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] ADEDY is calling for increased funding and permanent staff for the healthcare and education systems. dete.gr · www.ot.gr · thracenews.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · emvolos.gr · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Retirees are seeking a 400 euro payment without age restrictions. emvolos.gr
[DISPUTED] ADEDY declared a nationwide work stoppage for public sector employees starting at 11:00 AM. www.ot.gr · athina984.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Retirees demand the abolition of the solidarity contribution. emvolos.gr