A group of Greek teachers tried to break the police cordon at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and enter the courtyard of the Parliament as they were protesting on Tuesday evening, April 19th. Eventually some of them, managed to climb the stairs and raise banners with slogans against layoffs. There was some tension with the police forces dressed in riot gear, who subsequently repelled the protesters.
Teachers held a rally in central Athens to protest against cuts to the education budget. In front of the Parliament at Syntagma Square, a group of them hold placards with slogans that read "No to layoffs - Jobs for everyone". The protests are in particular about the failure to hire teachers on permanent contracts. Teachers say that while there are gaps and shortages in teaching staff, the Greek government brings layoffs, budget cuts, and the closure of many kindergartens.

French president Francois Hollande addresses the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece, on October 23, 2015.

The Greek Parliament welcomes the French President Francois Hollande.

An applause for the French President Francois Hollande from the members of the Greek parliament.

French President Francois Hollande speaks to the Greek parliament.

French Finance Minister Michel Sapin, French National Education Minister Najat Vallaud-Belkacem and French Culture Minister Fleur Pellerin, as well as Secretary of State for European Affairs Harlem Desir, at the Greek parliament.

French President Francois Hollande speaks to the Greek parliament.

The head of the Popular Unity, Panagiotis Lafazanis, speaks about the party's political manifesto and declaration during a press conference on September 2, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

The head of the Popular Unity, Panagiotis Lafazanis, arrives at a press conference where he speaks about the party's political manifesto and declaration on September 2, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

The head of the Popular Unity, Panagiotis Lafazanis, speaks about the party's political manifesto and declaration during a press conference on September 2, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

The head of the Popular Unity, Panagiotis Lafazanis, speaks about the party's political manifesto and declaration during a press conference on September 2, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

The head of the Popular Unity, Panagiotis Lafazanis, speaks about the party's political manifesto and declaration during a press conference on September 2, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

Speaker of the Hellenic Greek Parliament, Zoi Konstantopoulou, during a press conference on August 31, 2015 in Athens, Greece. 

A banner that reads "Yes to Zoi NO to new taxes" during the press conference of the speaker of the Greek parliament, Zoi Konstantopoulou, on August 31, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

Three former members of the political party Syriza during the press conference of the speaker of the Greek parliament, Zoi Konstantopoulou, on August 31, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

Speaker of the Greek parliament, Zoi Konstantopoulou (in black), arrives to the press conference on August 31, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

Speaker of the Greek parliament, Zoi Konstantopoulou, arrives to the press conference on August 31, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

Speaker of the Greek parliament, Zoi Konstantopoulou, arrives to the press conference on August 31, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

Speaker of the Greek parliament, Zoi Konstantopoulou, during the press conference on August 31, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

A banner that reads "End to a life without jobs" during the press conference of the speaker of the Greek parliament, Zoi Konstantopoulou, on August 31, 2015 in Athens, Greece.

Migrants wait at Mitilini Port, in the Greek island of Lesbos, for a ferry boat to reach Athens. They have endured a perilous journey on small inflatable boats from Turkey.

Migrants wait in crowded queues to obtain a transit permit at Mitilini Port Police, in the Greek island of Lesbos, after enduring a perilous journey on small inflatable boats from Turkey.

An Afghan migrant faints after waiting in a crowded queue to obtain a transit permit at Mitilini Port Police, in the Greek island of Lesbos. He and other migrants have endured a perilous journey form Turkey on board small boats.

A migrant celebrates his safe arrival onboard a small boat to the Greek island of Lesbos. He was among a group of 50 migrants who have endured a perilous journey arrived from Turkey to reach Skala Sikamias, in Lesbos.

A man tries to re-comfort his daughter upon their arrival on a small inflatable boat from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

A mother and her child rest while waiting for registration. Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Bread distribution queues at Moria refugee camp in Lesbos. Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Bread distribution queues at Moria refugee camp in Lesbos. Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Bread distribution at Moria refugee camp in Lesbos. Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Migrants buy bread and baby shoes at Moria refugee center in Lesbos. Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.

Up to 2,000 Afghan migrants await their turn to register at Moria identification camp after their arrival on small boats to the Greek island of Lesbos.