Medical workers in Greece face nearly daily violence from patients and companions, prompting urgent calls for permanent police protection at major hospitals nationwide.
On July 7, a group damaged property and threatened staff with weapons at the Spata Health Center.
That same night, disruptions occurred at Thriasio Hospital over patient priority.
In another separate incident, an 87-year-old patient on Lemnos physically assaulted two doctors and a nurse.
Michalis Giannakos, federation president, claimed 70% of hospital violence involves Roma, stating workers have been threatened with knives and guns.
