The prime minister also mentioned: the increase of declared overtime by up to 60% in specific sectors, the extension of the maternity leave from 6 to 9 months, the paternity leave for the first time, and leave arrangements for medical examinations related to reproduction.
From May 12 to October 31, the museum will host “Allspice – Michael Rakowitz and Ancient Cultures,” a collaborative show with the cultural organization NEON, featuring works by acclaimed Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz.
The first estimates for the cracks in Voutes Heraklion are related to ground ruptures about 150 meters long, said Professor Efthimios Lekkas, chairman of the Permanent Special Scientific Committee for Earthquake Risk Assessment
Greece ranks among the EU countries with the highest proportion of low-paid workers. Specifically, 21.7% of workers earn two-thirds or less of the median gross hourly wage—placing Greece fourth after Bulgaria, Romania, and Latvia. The EU average is 14.7%, while in the Eurozone it’s slightly lower at 14.3%.
The majority of travellers still favour intra-European destinations, particularly neighbouring or non-neighbouring countries. Southern and Mediterranean Europe continues to top the regional travel charts, attracting 41% of prospective visitors. Notably though, this figure reflects an 8% year-on-year decline—potentially linked to rising summer temperatures and climate concerns.
Mitsotakis emphasised that "affordable housing is a right for everyone and an obligation of the State," and noted that Tuesday's announcements were the result of a prudent and successful fiscal policy: "This is what allowed us to surpass our fiscal targets and return the surplus to citizens through targeted policies."
