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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. In the SYRIZA camp, meanwhile, a new candidate has shaken up the leadership campaign with a surprise bid
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PM prepares to set out policy agenda, SYRIZA gears up for leadership vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsis expected to set out his structural reform agenda for New Democracy’s second four-year term
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Controversial labour law set to usher in radical changes to employment practices
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy is moving ahead with draft legislation set to introduce sweeping changes to employment law. The bill, which introduces controversial concepts such as “zero hours” contracts, has been condemned by most opposition parties and labour unions in the latest dispute over workplace rights
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Unpopular tax bill set to become law despite objections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy’s legislation against tax evasion looks set to clear the final hurdle today in the teeth of strong objections from opposition parties and legal concerns raised by Parliament’s scientific council. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis threw his weight behind Finance Minister Kostis
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Opposition set to back same-sex marriage bill, easing passage through Parliament
PoliticsGreek Politicsto legislation that would allow foreign universities to set up branches in Greece, sidestepping Article 16
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Rivalry between New Democracy and PASOK set for revival
PoliticsGreek PoliticsStefanos Kasselakis is set to launch his own party. When these numbers are projected into an election
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Tourism jobs deliver highest April hiring balance on record at 124,365
EconomyMacroeconomywith 34,647 more hirings. The top four job roles are waiters, kitchen staff, cleaning staff
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Seasonal jobs account for 7 in 10 hirings as balance nears 100,000 in May
EconomyMacroeconomywith 29,295 more hirings. The top five job roles are waiters, kitchen staff, cleaning staff, retail
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Hiring balance slows in June as job market returns to normal levels
EconomyMacroeconomyroles are waiters, kitchen staff, cleaning staff, retail sales staff and receptionists. Overall
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Despite seasonal recruitment in accommodation and catering, hiring balance slows to 2,999 in July
EconomyMacroeconomypostings. The top five job roles are waiters, retail sales staff, kitchen staff, musicians
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