Yannis Kolesidis

A masked protester throws a petrol bomb in front of the Parliament building during a protest organized by students in central Athens, Monday. According to media reports, the protesters held the demonstration to show opposition to government education reforms and to demanded more funds for schools. [EPA/Yannis Kolesidis]

A few dozen school pupils gathered in front of the Parliament in Athens on Monday to protest changes to the education system being planned by the leftist-led government. One of the most controversial changes is the Education Ministry's plan to scrap resits for students who fail to pass university entrance exams. [Yannis Kolesidis/ANA-MPA]

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias (left) and United Nations Special Adviser on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide (right) met in Athens Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the island's reunification talks ahead of the crucial summit in Geneva next week. Kotzias said he excluded the possibility of failure at the January 12 summit.

Migrant and refugee children play at Skaramangas reception center near Athens during a visit there Tuesday by Migration Policy Minister Yiannis Mouzalas and Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Frances Fitzgerald. The Irish politician chatted with refugees and volunteers. [Yannis Kolesidis/ANA-MPA]

Pupils attend a ceremony on the first day of the school year in Athens, on Monday. Schools all over Greece start their academic year this week. [Yannis Kolesidis/EPA]