Tensions are rising in the Greek capital.
At least eight people were injured in clashes between police and demonstrators in central Athens.
A protest is taking place there against the government’s bill, which would allow the establishment of private universities in Greece, Greek TV station Sky reported.
At least nine people were also reportedly detained in connection with the riots.
The bill is due to be voted on in parliament today.
According to the police, there are about 17 thousand demonstrators in the center of the Greek capital.
The latest clashes erupted in Syntagma Square in front of parliament, where protesters threw Molotov cocktails at law enforcement, who responded with tear gas.
There were earlier incidents on Blvd. “Stadium”.
Various organizations of students, teachers, students, trade unions, etc. participate in the demonstrations.
According to the protesters, the government’s bill will commercialize higher education, increase social inequalities, devalue degrees from public universities and reduce their funding, writes Darik.
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