An announcement was issued by COME ON regarding incidents that occurred earlier at the Department of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection between seasonal firefighters and police forces.

As noted by ELAS, after the meeting held by a delegation of firefighters with representatives of the Ministry, some firefighters did not vacate the area within the deadline given to them, after contacting the Prosecutor.

According to ELAS, the people who remained on the premises of the Ministry caused damage while throwing objects at the police forces, injuring a police officer.

ELAS announcement in detail:

“Regarding today’s gathering of seasonal firefighters outside the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, the Hellenic Police Headquarters announces the following:

Following the completion of a meeting of their delegation with representatives of the Ministry, in the evening hours, individuals remained inside the Ministry building, while they were given a deadline to leave, after contacting the competent Prosecutor.

The individuals did not leave the area, while in their presence they caused damage and attacked by throwing objects at the police forces, as a result of which a police officer was injured and taken to a hospital for first aid.

In addition, after their removal from the Ministry premises, the individuals remain outside, as a result of which public transport and the movement of citizens are obstructed.”