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The 8 changes in the labor market: Fast-track hiring, flexible working hours, and split vacation leave

The new labor bill will be open for consultation until September 19 and explicitly states that an employee cannot be dismissed for refusing to work overtime

Greek shipping gains momentum: 50% capacity increase over the last decade

With 21% of the World’s Merchant Fleet, Greek shipowners dominate, strengthening their position in global shipping through major investments and fleet renewals

The changes brought by the labor bill: What it provides for flexible hours, express hiring, and overtime

The bill entitled “Fair Work for All: Simplification of Legislation – Support for the Worker – Protection in Practice” has been put to public consultation until Friday, September 19

The billionaires’ secret: The “5-hour rule” practiced by Musk, Buffett, and Gates

The “5-hour rule” turns out to be the secret of top achievers – One hour of learning per day leads to continuous improvement, accumulated knowledge, and a long-term professional advantage

€1.5 billion package for middle-class tax relief – What the “basket” of the Thessaloniki International Fair will include

Changes in the field of taxation will have an immediate impact on salaried employees and pensioners as of January, due to reduced tax withholding – An additional bonus of relief starting from the first child – Proposals also on the table for selective reductions in indirect taxes

New audit “safari” for agricultural subsidies

ELGA takes over after OPEKEPE – A special task force of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance is being set up to identify who was paid fairly and who pocketed thousands of euros without actual damages

Greek food and beverage exports near €12 billion – See charts

Highlights: feta, yogurt, olive oil, and fruits – How the factor of U.S. tariffs will affect the sector

The Top 5 tourists in Greece – Which nationalities spent the most money, record flights from the USA

The growth rates are the highest among the top 5 markets for Greek tourism, which include Germany, the UK, France and Italy

Holiday homes on the islands “on fire” – Who’s buying them from abroad – The price map across Greece

A survey by "Spitogatos" records which are the most expensive islands and where more affordable prices can be found

The TIF announcements and the new budget under the eyes of the markets

After the TIF and the submission of the draft budget, a series of reports from international organisations and rating agencies is expected

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