About 500 protesters rallied in Athens to protest against staff shortages and compulsory coronavirus vaccinations. Unions representing doctors, nurses, and other medical staff are protesting against government plans, which they say will lead to long working hours while undermining workers’ rights. Medical workers are also seeking to be included in the list of professions receiving extra hazard pay for ‘heavy and unhealthy’ work.
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