Thousands protest in Greece over cost of living and education

Thousands of Greeks joined the wave of European protests against the rising cost of living, taking to the streets in Athens and other cities to voice their anger over soaring expenses and declining education standards.

Students, teachers, and public sector employees marched through the streets of the Greek capital, Athens, and several other cities to protest against the high cost of living.

Around 5,000 people gathered in Athens, while another 3,000 rallied in Thessaloniki. Demonstrators criticized the poor quality of education, saying schools are in disrepair and suffer from staff shortages.