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The benefits of being Greek
Agora, economically liberal voters have nowhere to go other than towards New Democracy. With the demise... more desirable than foreigners, or perhaps are some Europeans better than other Europeans? Are all of them better than third country nationals? Brexit may hold the answer to that question. You obviously
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July employment balance turns negative by 14,691 after five straight months of positive data
EconomyMacroeconomyThe employment balance turned negative in July with 14,691 more firings than hirings, data from... of positive balances. Compared to the same month last year, there were 6,081 fewer hirings than... aged 30-44 years, where there were 23,543 more firings than hirings. This was followed by those aged
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Deaths continue to outpace births in latest demographic warning
Societydeaths. However, the number of deaths of infants aged less than one year came to 300, raising slightly the infant mortality rate (number of deaths of infants aged less than one year per 1,000 live births) from 3.46 in 2017 to 3.47 in 2018. Overall, there were 33,857 more deaths than live births in 2018
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Parties gear up for clash over escalating migration challenge
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe Aegean crossings. More than 1,000 migrants have arrived on Lesvos, Chios and Samos this week... than its capacity. The pressing nature of the situation on Lesvos and other islands has placed... a migrant, rather than a refugee, crisis. The implication of the statement is that the majority
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Ankara tension tops govt agenda, overshadowing social dividend and primary residences
PoliticsGreek Politics, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias described as “more than provocative” Turkey’s latest moves. He also... and an annual income of less than 20,000 euros, families with one long-term unemployed member (more than 12 months) and an annual income of less than 15,000 euros, families where both parents have been
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April sees lowest hiring balance on record as pandemic bites and 233,626 fewer jobs offered
EconomyMacroeconomyThe employment balance edged into positive territory in April with 7,205 more hirings than firings... year, there were 103,690 more people fired than hired. Ergani noted that there were 233,626 fewer... than fired. This was followed by those aged 45-64 with a positive balance of 1,803, and those aged
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Employment balance positive by 32,975 in May, aggregate figure shows 259,233 fewer jobs
EconomyMacroeconomyThe employment balance was positive with 32,975 more hirings than firings in May, data from... people fired than hired. Ergani noted that the change is mainly due to the reduced number of seasonal... 30-44 years, where there were 10,588 more people fired than hired. This was followed by those aged
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Employment balance positive by 37,568 in June, reflecting uptick in seasonal hires
EconomyMacroeconomyThe employment balance was positive with 37,568 more hirings than firings in June, data from... 6,161 more people hired than fired. The balance for June 2020 represents the second highest positive... people hired than fired. This was followed by those aged 45-64 with a positive balance of 12,924
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Employment balance positive by 4,342 in August, aggregate shows 169,239 fewer jobs created
EconomyMacroeconomyThe employment balance was positive with 4,342 more hirings than firings in August, data from... 1,231 more people hired than fired. Total hirings came to 160,583 versus 156,241 departures. Around... than fired. This was followed by those aged 30-44 with a positive balance of 3,831, and those aged 64
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Unemployment drops to 16.8 pct in July
EconomyMacroeconomythan three months or if they receive more than 50 percent of their salary, in line with Eurostat... had been lower than usual due to the pandemic. The latest available data from the Labour Ministry’s... than firings. Compared to the same month last year, there were 1,231 more people hired than fired
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