Firefighters hold rally in Athens

Greek firefighters, some in full rescue gear, held a rally in front of Parliament in Athens Tuesday demanding that the left-led government rehire 1,320 workers on short-term contracts.

Firefighters have been pressing to be included on a list of exemptions from the hiring freeze that applies to some other security forces.

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