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Coalition wants next review to be swift despite labour reform complications
The Greek government sought on Wednesday to allay fears about the next programme review being drawn out over a long period of time despite the fact that Athens seems prepared to stand its ground over some of the reforms being demanded by the institutions.
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Unemployment up for second straight quarter to 24.9 pct in Q1
The Greek non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate rose for the second successive quarter to 24.9 percent in Q1 of 2016 from 24.4 percent in the previous quarter, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday.
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Hirings outpace job departures by 76,591 in May for fourth positive monthly balance in a row
The employment balance displayed net hirings of 76,591 in May 2016, down by 9,555 compared to the corresponding period last year, the Labour Ministry’s information system (Ergani) data showed on Wednesday.
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Labour laws already emerging as key issue for next bailout review
Even though the first review of Greece’s third bailout has barely concluded, attention is already shifting to the next review this autumn, which also promises to be far from straightforward.
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Unemployment rate eases to 24.1 pct in March, lowest in four years
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate edged down further to 24.1 percent in March from 24.2 percent in February, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) labour force survey showed on Thursday.
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Unemployment rate slips to 24.2 pct in February
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate slipped to 24.2 percent in February from 24.4 percent in January, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) labour force survey showed on Thursday.
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Net job hirings in private sector reach record high of 90,631 in April
The employment balance showed net hirings of 90,631 in April 2016, up by 10,408 compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the Labour Ministry’s information system (Ergani).
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Net private sector hirings of 29,351 in March, highest in last 15 years
The employment balance showed net hirings of 29,351 in March 2016, up by 7,038 from last year, the Labour Ministry’s information system (Ergani) data displayed on Monday.
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Unemployment rate resumes upward trend to 24.4 pct in Jan
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate edged up to 24.4 percent in January from 24.3 percent in December, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) labour force survey showed on Thursday.
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Unemployment edges up to 24.4 pct in Q4 on seasonal drop in employment
After falling in the preceding two quarters, the Greek non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 24.4 percent in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2015 from 24 percent in Q3, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday.