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Greek workers and pensioners set for wage and pension boosts after Thessaloniki Fair pledges

The measures raise the minimum wage to 1,000 euros by 2028 and boost public sector pay, though under-65 pensioners and roughly 400,000 higher earners subject to the solidarity levy remain excluded from the new package

Measures to win back the ‘lost vote’ of self-employed professionals, farmers, pensioners and private sector employees expected at the Thessaloniki Fair

New Democracy is preparing to scrap presumptive taxation for the self-employed, ease social security contributions and pension levies, and launch a housing scheme, as Mitsotakis eyes a 2027 election with support short of a majority

Bank of Greece: 5.3 billion euro surge in private sector deposits in May

Private-sector deposits increased by 5.313 billion euros in May, compared with a decrease of 66 million euros the previous month - The annual rate of change in total financing of the domestic economy rose to 4.6%

Christmas Bonus 2025: What applies to private sector employees

Calculation, deadlines and workers' rights for the Christmas bonus

Who will see an increase in holiday pay this year

Holiday allowance 2025: Calculation online

An increase in the minimum wage: The net in the pocket, the triennials and the new bonuses – How much are public sector salaries increasing

1.6 million beneficiaries of the 6.02% increase in the minimum wage that will apply from 1 April - See examples

Tomorrow, the new contribution refund of 1.6 million euros to professionals

In this seventh payment, the highest refundable amount, which will be credited to the bank accounts of 663 beneficiaries, amounts to 11,024.99 euros

2025 minimum wage adjustments: Private and public sector increases to begin at the end of January

The new minimum wage will apply from 1/4/2025

Minimum wage: This is the new way of calculating it – When it will apply

The new system allows the automatic adjustment of the salary to be "frozen" in unfavourable economic circumstances, but not to be reduced

NHS doctors: Opening Doors to the Private Sector – Where They Can Work and Under What Conditions

The Ministry of Health is implementing a landmark healthcare reform allowing NHS doctors to be employed in the private sector

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