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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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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Campaign “zero tolerance in the non-use of helmets” by the ELAS – Intensive checks throughout the country
Campaign “zero tolerance in the non-use of helmets” by the ELAS – Intensive checks throughout the country
Despite intensive checks, the number of deaths and serious injuries from road accidents remains high, with non-use of helmets being a key factor in exacerbating the consequences
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Survey shows that 85% of those responding have experienced forms of discrimination in Greece
Survey shows that 85% of those responding have experienced forms of discrimination in Greece
Nearly half (48%) admit to unconscious discrimination, 8% report deliberate discrimination, while 15% claim that they have never experienced discrimination.
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Greeks Recorded Longest Working Hours in Europe in 2024: Eurostat
Greeks Recorded Longest Working Hours in Europe in 2024: Eurostat
The figures showed Greek employees clocked six hours more than the average EU, which stands at 36 hours per week. The data places them well ahead of their counterparts in the EU’s so-called “core” countries.
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The population decline in Greece by 2070 will approach 25%
The population decline in Greece by 2070 will approach 25%
The data was presented by the Head of the Employment Experts Unit, Eirini Andriopoulou, during a discussion on the demographic issue – “If the new generation decides not to have children, future pensions will be zero,” stated former Deputy Minister of Labor, Panos Tsakloglou
