Students, teachers, civil servants and pensioners rally nationwide as Greek protests echo youth-led demonstrations in France and across Europe, demanding higher wages, better..
Oct 21, 2026
ATHENS, Greece— Students, teachers, civil servants and pensioners took to the streets across Greece on Wednesday, demanding greater funding for public education and healthcare higher wages and pensions, and relief from the rising cost of living.
In Athens, around 10,000 demonstrators marched to parliament, according to state broadcaster ERT. Carrying banners and chanting “Bread, Education, Freedom,” they were joined by students who had pitched tents in Syntagma Square the previous night ahead of the main rally.
The mobilisation was organised by university and school student associations alongside unions representing teachers, university staff and civil servants, with pensioners also participating. More than 50 cities nationwide held similar protests.
ADEDY, the umbrella federation for Greek civil servants, called a strike for Wednesday and expressed solidarity with parallel protests in France. School pupils echoed that support, chanting”From Greece to France, we fight for public and free education” and “Give money to schools, not to wars.”
Protesters highlighted urgent concerns including rising education costs inadequate student accommodation, poor infrastructure, underfunded public services, and low wages and pensions. Pupils also raised alarms over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, mounting academic pressure and a lack of free time.
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