Today, Tuesday, French police clashed with firefighters who were protesting in Paris over their working conditions and demanding an increase in their salaries.

Thousands of firefighters took part in the protest in the French capital, demanding an increase in risk allowances that had not changed since 1990.

The police fired tear gas and beat some protesters with batons.

Firefighters also staged protests in Paris last October, demanding higher salaries, guarantees for their retirement benefits and greater respect for their profession.

France is witnessing widespread labor unrest as unions mobilize their members against President Emmanuel Macron's plans to reform the pension system.