Students in Athens have returned to erecting tents in Syntagma Square, initiating two days of protest action centered around concerns regarding public education, the costs of studying, and overall student welfare. This marks a renewed wave of mobilization in Greece’s capital city. Tomorrow, nationwide student rallies are scheduled to take place in over 50 cities across the country. These protests specifically aim to draw attention to issues affecting the accessibility and quality of higher education in Greece. Organizers hope the large scale demonstrations will pressure the government to address their demands regarding funding, affordable tuition, and improved support services for students in Greece. The return to direct action in Syntagma Square mirrors previous protest movements in recent years, signaling continued discontent among the student population in Athens. The protests are expected to disrupt normal activity in Syntagma Square, Athens, and across multiple cities in Greece.

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