Greece: over half of the universities occupied

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, JAN 24 - Over half of Greece's faculties have been occupied in protest of the government's plan to institutionalise non-state higher education institutions, according to the daily Kathimerini. University authorities insist that classes begin immediately, with growing concern about the loss of exam periods. On Monday, the rectors assembly condemned the occupations, which are expected to continue until the reform bill is passed. New rallies have been scheduled for Thursday. (ANSA).