Labour law
Greece to raise monthly minimum wage by 6.4% to 830 euros
Greece will raise its monthly minimum gross wage by 6.4% to 830 euros, the conservative government said on Friday, the fourth such increase in five years aimed at easing the burden on households squeezed by a higher cost of living.
Commission: Proposal to create a common European degree in EU universities
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Aiming for good jobs
The increase in the minimum wage is a positive development. The value of labor was one of those areas that took the brunt of the internal devaluation during Greece's economic crisis.
But cultivating an economic environment that will create high-paying jobs requires much more complex and painstaking efforts.
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Professions with salary raises
The increase in the minimum wage also creates pressures for salary increases for other employees in Greece, especially in small businesses and some industries, such as services.
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February's Registered Unemployment Rate In Bulgaria Holds Firm at 5.8%
The press center of the National Employment Agency has released its latest report indicating a steady unemployment rate of 5.8% in the country for February. Holding firm from the previous month, this figure represents 165,585 registered unemployed individuals, marking a decrease of 255 compared to the previous month.
Minimum wage to rise to €830
The government has decided to raise the minimum wage to around 830 euros gross and €705 net as of April 1. Labor Minister Domna Michailidou submitted her proposal to the cabinet secretariat on Friday, with the final decision to be announced next Wednesday by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
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PM Mitsotakis gave a comprehensive interview covering all current affairs
Anyone who breaks the law will indeed receive a fine – Over 800 euros increase in the minimum wage
Ongoing discussion on minimum wage increase
Discussions are underway this Sunday for the new minimum wage increase, effective April 1.
Initiated on February 5, the process involves consultations scheduled to conclude by March 22, presenting recommendations to set the minimum wage.
This marks the fourth consecutive increase by the government, from 650 euros in 2019 to €780 in April 2023.
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Gov’t mulls reducing work hours: Report
As the government mulls over simplifying labor legislation in Türkiye, media reports are discussing the potential reduction of working hours. However, despite signals of change, concrete action is yet to be taken.
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PM Mitsotakis’ interview: We have nothing more to offer to farmers – Protests are a means of pressure to Brussels
Soon price reductions on the shelves – The Prime Minister said in the interview he gave to Star that the minimum wage will be over 800 euros