Greece’s 8-Hour Workday Reform Sparks Backlash from Unions
Greece’s new labor bill allows 13-hour workdays for one employer, sparking union backlash over worker rights and fears of eroding the 8-hour standard
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Greece Heatwave Prompts Temporary Closure of the Acropolis
Greece Heatwave Prompts Temporary Closure of the Acropolis
This follows reports of wildfires in other parts of Europe, including France and Spain’s Catalonia region, just weeks after a deadly early summer heatwave struck the continent.
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When the 2025 summer sales start – Which Sunday shops will be open
When the 2025 summer sales start – Which Sunday shops will be open
Thessaloniki: Sales Start July 14 – Shops May Open on Sunday, July 20
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Weather: The temperature in the “red” until Wednesday – The six measures for the heatwave
Weather: The temperature in the “red” until Wednesday – The six measures for the heatwave
According to the updated emergency weather bulletin issued at noon on July 4, very high temperatures are forecast in our country until Wednesday (09-07-25). The highest values (maximum values of more than 40 degrees) will occur from today (07-07-25) in the interior of mainland Greece. On Thursday (10-07-25) a significant drop in temperature is expected throughout the country.
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Meteo: Very high to extreme heat load in most of the country
Meteo: Very high to extreme heat load in most of the country
Therefore, protective measures are suggested, including regular cool showers, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, outdoor workers, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.
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Greece Has Second-Highest Rate of Working Poor in EU, Report Finds
Greece Has Second-Highest Rate of Working Poor in EU, Report Finds
According to the 2024 findings, 8.8% of Greek workers suffer from serious material and social deprivation — just behind Bulgaria’s 9.5%, and ahead of several other southern and eastern European countries, including Romania (7.8%), Hungary (5.4%), and Slovakia (3.3%).
