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Change to date of local elections adds to expectations of May national vote
PoliticsGreek Politics. Until now, the government had insisted that the local elections would be held next October. Government
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Unemployment rate edges up to 20.2 pct in April as number of employed dips
EconomyMacroeconomyunemployment rate has remained under 22 percent for four consecutive quarters now.
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Higher education in Greece needs radical overhaul to create labour-relevant workforce, study says
Societygiven the structure of the Greek education system which, up until now, has proven to be stubbornly
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Greeks seen working longer, until July 18, to meet annual tax bill
Societycontributions. Compared to 2009, Greeks now work an extra 50 days to meet their tax obligations
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More changes needed to unlock private sector's potential, report says
EconomyFeaturesof the Greek labour market, which is now considered one of the least regulated in Europe. “These labour
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Sales of HELPE, DESFA and shipyard progress while protests hamper ROSCO, PPC
EconomyProgramme-managed TrainOSE SA. The privatisation is now in its final stage. The union has called 24-hour strikes
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Greece-Russia spat intensifies but Athens hopes worst is over
PoliticsForeign Policythat Athens believes the matter has is now closed but noted that Greece would defend its national
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Government indicates readiness to play waiting game on pension cuts
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe personal clearance for Giorgos Tsipras, the prime minister’s cousin and now head of his economic office
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Deadly wildfires likely to heap pressure on Tsipras and ministers
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDemocracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis. “Now is the time for unity and solidarity.” However, there have
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Deposits inflows in June reach 1.36 bln for fifth month of positive readings
EconomyMacroeconomyinto the Greek banking system. June’s figure now stands as the highest monthly inflow for the year so far
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