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Despite seasonal recruitment in accommodation and catering, hiring balance slows to 2,999 in July
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance slowed down in July with 2,999 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. In June there were 19,113 more hires than departures, while there was a significant slowdown f...
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March hirings balance hits new high, boosted by seasonal jobs in catering and accommodation
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance was strong in March, with 63,689 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. The hiring balance in March last year saw 61,912 more hires, a year-on-year improvement of 1...
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Seasonal jobs for chefs, waiters and cleaners propel April hiring balance to highest on record
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance had another strong month in April, with 132,352 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. The hiring balance in April last year saw 123,059 more hires, a year-on-year ...
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Q1 unemployment rises to 12.1 pct due to seasonal causes
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s non-seasonally adjusted quarterly unemployment rate moved up significantly in Q1 this year, rising to 12.1 percent, from 10.5 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday. The jobless rate ...
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Seasonal worries add to pressure on govt as opposition highlights holiday costs, hospital staffing
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe PM’s office is on edge about the first opinion polls after the summer recess, as the government has been under sustained pressure since the EP elections, while opposition parties have been making more complaints about the cost of living and declinin...
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Boosted by seasonal factors, quarterly unemployment drops below 10 pct for first time since 2009
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s non-seasonally adjusted quarterly unemployment rate fell sharply in Q2, dropping to 9.8 percent, from 12.1 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday. The jobless rate in the second quart...
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Boosted by seasonal jobs, unemployment at 9 pct in Q3 - lowest since 2009
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s non-seasonally adjusted quarterly unemployment rate fell further in Q3, dropping to 9 percent, from 9.8 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday. The jobless rate in the third quarter o...
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Hiring balance turns positive in Feb, driven by seasonal jobs in tourism
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s employment balance was positive by 23,945 more hires than departures in February, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. The hiring balance in February last year was also positive, with 24,543 more hires. This l...
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Quarterly unemployment edges up to 10.4 pct in Q1 on back of seasonal factors
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s non-seasonally adjusted quarterly unemployment rate picked up in Q1, rising to 10.4 percent, from 9.5 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday. The jobless rate in the first quarter of ...
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Seasonal factors take unemployment rate to 8.6 pct in Q2 - lowest since 2008
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s non-seasonally adjusted quarterly unemployment rate dropped in Q1, landing at 8.6 percent, from 10.4 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Monday. The jobless rate in the second quarter of 20...
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