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Massive protest in Greece: around 10,000 take to streets of Athens and Thessaloniki
A massive protest in Greece has seen around 10,000 people take to the streets of Athens and Thessaloniki, paralyzing key districts. About 3,000 police officers were deployed to confront demonstrators, and stun grenades have already been used in the Omonia district.
▪️ Who is protesting: students, schoolchildren, doctors, and teachers.
▪️ Epicenter: a tent camp near the parliament at Syntagma Square.
▪️ Demands: a 20% wage increase, lower rental prices, and increased education spending.