Protesters pitch encampment tents in Athens plaza to demand affordable housing

ATHENS, GREECE - OCT. 20, 2026: Protesters pitched an encampment of tents in Syntagma Square directly facing the Greek Parliament on Tuesday, Oct. 20, launching a demonstration against soaring rents and the rising cost of living.

Demonstrators and housing rights activists set up camp along the central plaza, displayed banners.

Greece has faced mounting concerns over housing affordability as rising rents and living costs continue to strain household budgets.