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Unemployment rate at 18.5 pct in Nov as jobless drop below 900,000
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate stayed under 19 percent for a fourth consecutive month in November and came to 18.5 percent from a slightly upward revision of 18.7 percent in October, Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
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Minimum wage increase set for end of January amid concerns about economic impact
EconomyGreece’s Labour Ministry is moving ahead with plans to increase the country’s minimum wage between 5 and 10 percent amid calls for caution over such measures.
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December hirings balance positive by 5,970 with annual balance for 2018 up by 141,003 places
EconomyMacroeconomyThe employment balance moved back into positive territory in December after two negative months with 5,970 more hirings than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
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Unemployment at 18.6 pct in October as unemployed fall by 12.2 pct year-on-year
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate stayed under 19 percent for a third consecutive month in October, remaining at 18.6 percent, the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
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Private sector employees increase in 2018 along with average wage rise of 4.6 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system released a special report detailing companies and workers with employment governed by private law for 2018.
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Hirings balance negative by 33,249 in November as seasonality impact begins to tail off
EconomyMacroeconomyThe employment balance remained negative in November for a second consecutive month with 33,249 more departures than hirings, according to data form the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
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Unemployment rate declines to 18.3 pct in Q3
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Greek non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate stood at 18.3 percent in the third quarter (Q3) of the year, dropping from the rate of 19 percent seen in Q2, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday.
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Unemployment at 18.6 pct in September as unemployed decline by 11.1 pct year-on-year
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate stayed under 19 percent for a second consecutive month in September, coming to 18.6 percent compared to 18.9 percent in August, the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
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Hirings balance negative by 120,087 in October on seasonal movements
EconomyMacroeconomyThe employment balance turned sharply negative in October with 120,087 more departures than hirings, according to data form the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
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Unemployment at 18.9 pct in August, unemployed remain under 1 mln
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate fell just below 19 percent to 18.9 percent in August, from an upward revised figure of 19.1 percent in July, the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.