Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Greece as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
Greece: Extra month for digital work card
A pilot exercise concerning the operation of a digital “work card” has proven to be a success …
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Greece: ‘Great resignation’ gripping Greece
GREECE: Government seeks to stem outflow of workers from tourism and food services sectors …
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Greece: Minimum wage to rise again by May 2022
The gross minimum wage will rise from €663 (US$697 …
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Greece: Tax consequences of executives’ working hours exemption
The formal exclusion of executives from working time limits has removed them from entitlement to overtime payments …
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Greece: Minimum wage to be raised for the second time in 2022
The minimum wage is to be raised a second time in 2022 in order to accommodate rising fuel prices …
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Greece: Unions object to Ergani employment database
The government’s requirement that unions and employers’ organisations both sign up to a new central register has led several unions to file an injunction …
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Greece: Labor Ministry & Hoteliers ally to employ aged 16+ from state care institutions
An agreement has been reached between the Labour Ministry and Hotel Chamber of Commerce concerning the employment of those aged 16+ from state care institutions …
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Greece: Minimum wage to be increased by 2% in 2022
The government has decided to increase the minimum wage from 1st January 2022 by 2%, which will bring the minimum gross monthly wage up to €663/US$786 (or €773 …
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Greece: Controversial new labour laws set to shake up working life
Greek labour laws have long reflected a era during which trade unions have had a stranglehold on the government …
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Greece: Cannabis investment
Although cannabis possession and use – especially for “medical purposes” – has been legalised in some US States and several countries around the world, its use for any purpose remains illegal in around 160 countries worldwide …
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Greece: Digital nomad visa
In addition to opening up for tourism, Greece has also launched a new digital nomad visa for those who work independently, or can work remotely for their employer …
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Greece: New extension of residence permits and blue certificates until 31/12/2021
A revised extension until 31st December 2021 has been provided by Ministerial Decision to certain third-country nationals’ residence permits and blue certificates …
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Greece: Mandatory self-tests extended to selected private sector jobs
Service employees working in shops, restaurants and transport must now provide a negative test result from a mandatory COVID-19 self-test before going to work …
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Greece: Passenger Locator Form (PLF) for international arrivals
All travellers into Greece must complete the online Passenger Locator Form (PLF) prior to arrival …
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Greece: Government aims to liberalise wages for seafarers on national-flag vessels
The Greek government has announced that it intends to liberalise the pay rates of lower-ranked crew members on Greek-flagged merchant vessels …
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