The farmers have forced themselves onto an agenda already fraught with two explosive issues: private universities and same-sex couples

Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis added that Greek citizens wishing to enroll in foreign university affiliates will be required to first sit nationwide college entry exams

Dozens of 'sit-ins' at dozens of faculties around the country threaten to scupper end-of-the semester exams

Protests, sit-ins by groups opposed to a bill allowing recognition of non-state, non-profit tertiary institutes in Greece threaten to scupper semester for students

Students living in dorms of state universities paint a picture of neglect and 'third-world' conditions, but they do not have the financial resources to live elsewhere, particularly as rent-levels in Greece soar. Inadequate maintenance, broken doors, non-functioning elevators, damaged pipelines, lack of heating, and cooling are some of the issues faced by students for years now.