Greek Students Clash with Police Over University Reforms

Greek university students and police clashed during protests against government plans to allow private universities, with demonstrators attacking police and setting fire to trash dumpsters. The center-right government aims to legalize privately-run universities, arguing that the reform would prevent skilled people from leaving the country and make higher education more relevant to the labor market. The plan has sparked protests, including a campaign to occupy university buildings, disrupting classes and forcing academic authorities to reschedule upcoming exams. Critics argue that the changes would undermine state universities and limit access to higher education for people from low-income families. The protests have spread to various cities and have led to significant violence and clashes with police.