Student protests erupt in Athens amid private universities debate

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Police and student protestors clashed in the middle of Athens on Thursday during a rally against the government’s intentions to allow privately managed universities.

According to the Independent, demonstrators in Athens stormed police cordons, lit fire to garbage containers, and hurled stones at riot police near parliament as police made several arrests.

Student protests in Athens turn violent, disrupt exams as debate rages over private universities. Photo Independent.
Student protests in Athens turn violent, disrupt exams as debate rages over private universities. Photo: Independent.

A bill set to be introduced in parliament this month by the government will make higher education more relevant to the job market.

Opponents of the bill believe that it will harm public institutions and, as a result, hinder low-income students’ access to higher education.

Protests were held Thursday in several Greek cities and more are planned for next week.

Source: Independent

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