https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:19:20 GMT 2026-04-14T11:19:20Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15934 The 2025 annual report by the Labour Ministry, based on the data registered in the ERGANI database, gives the latest snapshot of Greek entrepreneurship, employment, and income profiles for the private sector. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:50:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15934 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-05T09:50:25Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15931 Greece’s employment balance ended 2025 with 14,524 more departures than hires in December, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s ERGANI information system. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:20:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15931 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-03T08:20:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15918 An explosion at a biscuit factory in central Greece which killed five workers has opened a political debate on health and safety enforcement, the recording of accidents in the workplace and political accountability for working conditions. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:01:33 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15918 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-29T11:01:33Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15590 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis claimed to have lifted the final restrictions imposed on the labour markets by the bailout programmes, after the social partners shook hands on a deal to extend collective agreements. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:37:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15590 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-27T10:37:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15533 Greece’s employment balance was negative in September with 9,196 more departures than hires, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s ERGANI information system. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:51:31 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15533 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-04T08:51:31Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.15514 A study by the Hellenic Observatory at the LSE paints a grim picture regarding the outcomes of Greece’s adjustment programmes that intended, in theory, to lead to an economic transformation that would shift the paradigm of economic growth. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:56:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.15514 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-28T06:56:28Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15497 Greece’s employment balance was negative in August with 2,542 more departures than hires, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:34 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15497 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-22T07:00:34Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15493 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has doubled down on last week’s labour reform, insisting that the opposition parties are intentionally misleading the public about what the changes mean for Greek workers. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:01:32 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15493 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-20T08:01:32Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15479 As another 24-hour strike was held on Tuesday to protest the government’s planned labour reforms, two new opinion polls gave an indication of how the Greek public has reacted not just to this issue, but also other recent developments, such as the protests linked to the Tempe train crash case, the ongoing revelations around the OPEKEPE farming subsidy scandal and the decision by former SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras to quit the leftist party. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:27:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15479 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-14T09:27:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15449 Unions are calling on the government to come to the negotiating table over controversial labour reforms, including a 13-hour working day, which they claim will endanger workers. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:01:39 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15449 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-01T10:01:39Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15377 Greece’s employment balance was negative in July with 20,728 more departures then hires, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:17:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15377 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-03T06:17:30Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15366 The government is facing pushback over its latest labour reforms just as it prepares to launch an autumn comeback with a package of tax cuts and support measures aimed at working families. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:57:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15366 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-28T09:57:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15322 Greece’s employment balance was positive in June with 15,668 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:39:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15322 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-30T11:39:52Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15275 Greece’s employment balance was strong as is usually the trend in May with 137,841 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:49:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15275 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-03T07:49:49Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15240 The latest annual report by Greece’s largest union, GSEE, captures the grim picture regarding wages in Greece and the spending power of workers. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:15:19 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15240 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-06-18T08:15:19Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15211 Greece’s employment balance was strong as is usually the trend in April with 133,907 more hires than departures in April, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:27:13 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15211 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-06-04T07:27:13Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15075 Greece’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. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:05:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15075 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-04-02T08:05:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14993 Greece’s employment balance started the new year with a negative balance, as there were 15,450 more departures than hires in January, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:41:10 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14993 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-03-06T10:41:10Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14935 The Labour Ministry released recently the latest annual report for 2024 based on data on its Ergani system that maps out the earnings landscape for wage earners in the private sector in Greece. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:38:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14935 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-02-11T08:38:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14924 Greece’s employment balance ended 2024 with a negative balance, as there were 14,218 more departures than hires in December, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:42:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14924 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-02-06T10:42:23Z