On the night between Thursday and Friday, demonstrators and police clashed on the grounds of the Greek Ministry of Civil Defense. Seasonal firefighters are taking to the streets, seeking permanent employment. Dozens of people were injured.
Hundreds of firefighters gathered in front of Greece's Ministry of Civil Defense on Thursday to demand permanent employment. Their contracts expire at the end of October, and new deals can be expected by late spring.
clash with the police. Greek firefighters demand permanent employment
The police were dispatched. Tear gas, flashbang grenades and water cannons were used to disperse the crowd. However, the firefighters made no attempt to leave the building.
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A scuffle broke out between demonstrators and police. Fourteen people were injured, including 12 police officers and two firefighters. Four people were detained.
A video recording on the X platform also shows police attacking a reporter from the left-wing newspaper Risospatis.
Seasonal firefighters typically work from May to October. Union officials say climate change is creating a need for year-round firefighting capabilities.
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Approximately 25,000 people were left without contracts. Firefighter. Some of them have difficulty finding employment in other units due to age requirements.
Evangelos Tsoukaras, president of the Hellenic Seasonal Firefighters Association, said many members with at least six years' experience could not apply for positions in the new special fire brigade this year because the age limit was set at 35. said.
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