Tension flared during a live broadcast on MEGA when Dimitris Ziazias, a doctor at the General State Hospital of Nikaia and a member of the Greek Federation of Public Hospital Workers (GSEE), confronted Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis following Ziazias' arrest related to disturbances at the hospital. Ziazias claimed he was targeted by the government in a move meant to intimidate anyone who protests against government actions. He emphasized the importance of peaceful protests and referred to the government's approach as reminiscent of a dictatorship.

In his statements during the interview, Ziazias expressed his belief that the treatment he received was unjust and indicated a larger pattern of how the government responds to dissent. He stated, "These images are a junta," challenging the government’s narrative that he was threatening violence during incidents at the hospital. According to him, public demonstrations are a democratic right, and the heavy-handed response by authorities signifies a troubling approach to handling public dissent.

The exchange highlighted substantial discontent within the medical community in Greece regarding health policies and the government's response to protests. Ziazias' assertion that the government creates a narrative of victimization to justify its crackdown on protests raises concerns about civil liberties in the country, particularly in light of Greece's historical context of authoritarian regimes. This event serves as a critical example of the ongoing conflict between healthcare professionals advocating for their rights and governmental authority.