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New labour law set to cause friction, as surprise candidate launches SYRIZA leadership bid
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAfter a summer of challenging developments, New Democracy’s latest labour reform initiative is set to be the first true test of the party’s legislative agenda since its return to power in June.
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Labour bill controversy dents plans for announcements of new measures in Sep
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government is hoping for some respite after several busy and tense weeks since it was re-elected, which would afford it the space to prepare the measures that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will announce at the Thessaloniki International Fair in early September.
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Waiters and hospitality jobs lead way as hiring balance improves YoY in June
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance in June was positive by 28,761 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
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Wage rises become top issue but trajectory lined with obstacles
EconomyMacroeconomyWages in Greece have featured prominently in this summer's election campaign as, in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, there is a wider recognition by the leading parties that earnings in Greece need a boost.
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Wages rise by 7 pct, offset by 7.8 pct 12-month rolling CPI
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Labour Ministry has presented the updated data of wages in the labour market, after the incorporation of the latest rise in the minimum wage to 780 euros per month, effective April 1.
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Jobs in hotels, hospitality push April hirings balance to near-record level
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance in April was positive by 123,079 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
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Parties focus May Day messages on contrasting employment claims
PoliticsGreek PoliticsCampaign rallies taking place on May Day gave the main contenders in Greece’s upcoming parliamentary elections an opportunity to highlight their employment policies, with each claiming to have done more to advance the interests of working people.
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Hotel and restaurant jobs boost hirings balance in March
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance in March was positive by 61,912 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
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Jan delivers most negative hiring balance since 2017
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance turned negative in January, with 27,611 more departures than hires, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
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Close of 2022 sees softer labour market, with 60,235 fewer jobs
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance moved to positive territory in December, with 8,867 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.