Strike of 21 October: participation, security measures and transport

What the sources report

On Wednesday 21 October, the two-day mobilisations of pupils, students and teachers reach their peak, with rallies across the country. Avgi

The central rally in Athens is at 12:00 at the Propylaia, and in Thessaloniki at 11:30 at the Venizelos Statue. Avgi

ADEDY has declared a work stoppage from 11:00 until the end of the shift. Capital.gr

OENGE has declared a nationwide strike of hospital doctors. iEidiseis

The demands include covering teacher vacancies, funding education at 5% of GDP, pay increases, and restoring the 13th and 14th monthly salaries. Avgi

According to information, around 3,000 police officers are on standby to monitor the rally in Athens. Euronews Ellinika

Where they differ

For OLME, Capital.gr writes that it is proceeding with a three-hour work stoppage from 11:00 to 14:00, as does Parapolitika, which reports that it has announced a three-hour work stoppage from 11:00 to 14:00. Capital.gr Parapolitika

Politic.gr writes that DOE and OLME are taking part in the 24-hour strike. Politic.gr

Regarding the closure of the «Panepistimio» station in Athens, Euronews writes that it will remain closed from 10 in the morning, while in.gr reports that according to information the station is expected to close at 11 in the morning. Euronews Ellinika in.gr

Regarding the number of cities, Avgi writes that similar mobilisations have been scheduled in more than 50 cities, while Documento reports rallies in Athens, Thessaloniki and 40 other cities. Documento Avgi