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DW: Disastrous OECD forecasts for the German economy – The new year is expected with deep concern
83% of German respondents think the German economy is bad or worsening, according to a new Deutschlandtrend poll for public broadcaster ARD.
OECD Forecasts Bulgaria's Economic Growth and Eurozone Entry by 2026
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has projected that Bulgaria will join the eurozone in 2026. The organization expects the country's economic growth to rise from 2.3% in 2024 to 2.8% in 2025, before moderating to 2.6% in 2026.
Mitsotakis to meet with the OECD Secretary General on Thursday
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet tomorrow, Thursday 5 December at 10.00 a.m., at Maximos Mansion with the Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann, who is visiting Athens to present the OECD’s Economic Review of Greece.
OECD: Disposable income will boost consumption
Greece's economy is strong and is projected to grow at a rate of 2.3% in 2024, 2.2% in 2025 and 2.5% in 2026, according to the biannual OECD Economic Outlook report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday.
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Greek work ethic debunks ‘lazy’ myth
Long-held stereotypes about the work ethic of Greeks have been shattered by recent reports by Eurostat and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reports.
Contrary to the image of the "lazy Greek," data shows that workers in this country clock in more hours weekly and take fewer sick days compared to their northern European counterparts.
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Bulgaria Sets 2025 Target for OECD Membership
Bulgaria's accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is a key national priority, according to Minister of Innovation and Growth Rosen Karadimov.
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Rents rising much faster than incomes
Despite significant hikes in wages, especially the minimum wage, the majority of Greeks are having trouble making ends meet.
And, on top of that, they are facing steep rent rises.
According to a recent survey by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 65% of Greek respondents said they are facing financial difficulties.
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School’s back from summer
The excitement accompanying the start of new school which this year starts on Wednesday is somewhat tempered by the permanent tug-of-war between the leadership of the Ministry of Education on the one hand, and the teachers and their trade union representatives on the other over lower wages and departmental mergers.
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OECD: Greece leads in structural reform advancements
Greece has made notable advancements in structural reforms aimed at bolstering competition, as highlighted in the latest OECD report.
According to the updated OECD Product Market Regulation indicator, which assesses competitive distortions, Greece has shown the most improvement among OECD countries from 2018 to 2023.
National Assembly Ratifies Bulgaria's 60,000 Euro Aid for Ukraine, Joins OECD Program
In the second reading, the parliament endorsed a bill to ratify the agreement for Bulgaria's involvement in the OECD Program for Ukraine, accompanied by a voluntary financial donation of 60,000 euros (117,350 BGN).