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Protest held in central Athens against housing crisis and rent hikes

Athens, Attica, Greece · Nov 11, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 11.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters gathered to draw attention to escalating housing costs and difficulties faced by tenants in Athens.
What they want
They demanded affordable housing for all, protection for tenants, and effective measures against the housing crisis.
What changed
Nov 11: Hundreds marched peacefully to Parliament and the protest concluded without incidents.
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What protesters want

  • Affordable housing for all
  • Protection for tenants
  • Effective measures against the housing crisis

Organised by: Housing for All initiative, Trade unions, Student groups, Civil society organizations

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
100s
according to Anadolu Ajansi, hundreds of people gathered2

The full story

Hundreds of people gathered at Klafthmonos Square in central Athens to protest against rising housing prices and rent increases. According to Anadolu Ajansi, the demonstration was led by the "Housing for All" initiative with participation from trade unions, student groups, and various civil society organizations. Participants marched toward the Greek Parliament demanding accessible housing for everyone, tenant protections, and strong government action to resolve the housing crisis. The demonstration concluded peacefully.

Timeline

  1. Hundreds gathered at Klafthmonos Square and marched toward Parliament against housing and rent costs.2

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