Reports from ERhaber describe a tense confrontation near the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection in Greece, where two firefighters and twelve police officers were injured in clashes between seasonal firefighters and law enforcement. The channel documented the scene as protesters faced officers at the ministry complex, underscoring the scale and intensity of the demonstration. [ERhaber]
According to the broadcaster, police used tear gas against protesters in the vicinity of the Greek ministry. The report notes that two firefighters were beaten and experienced shortness of breath after exposure to the gas, both of whom were transported by ambulance to a health facility. At the site, eight additional firefighters received first aid before authorities managed the situation and the protest continued. [ERhaber]
The publication noted that at least four individuals were arrested during the protests. The coverage highlighted the large turnout, with hundreds of seasonal firefighters taking part to press their demand to be rehired and redeployed to duties within the fire service. [ERhaber]
Hundreds of seasonal firefighters had gathered to protest the immediate termination of their contracts at the end of the fire season. They argue that bringing some contractors back on board could help fill the fire service’s approximately 4,000 vacancies and improve readiness for future fire seasons. [ERhaber]
In a separate development, riots in Martinique in early October left 11 police officers injured, placing the events in a broader pattern of civil unrest at that time. [ERhaber]
Earlier in England, authorities detained an 11-year-old boy who participated in mass riots, highlighting a mix of regional disturbances that drew international attention. [ERhaber]