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Jolly Roger:

--- Quote ---The jobless rate in Greece reached a record high of 28% in November, according to newly released government figures.
At these rates it could take more than 20 years to reduce the jobless totals - without measures to encourage domestic and foreign investment

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26171213#

Different link added by Maik here....
http://goinggreek.info/index.php?topic=231.0

Maik:

--- Quote ---Greek Steelworks Suspends 95% of Employees

Despite trying to find ways to keep “Halyvourgiki” open, the plant’s operator had announced earlier on Thursday that he is forced to cease the majority of operations at the Greek steelworks, suspending around 95% of its employees.

For six weeks starting Monday, February 17 until March 31, suspended employees will receive only 50% of their regular salary, with an additional 10% provided as unemployment benefit.

During the past several months, 148 employees had already left their jobs at Halyvourgiki through voluntary early retirement schemes, while those who stayed saw their salaries cut by 20%.
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http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/02/13/greek-steelworks-suspends-95-of-employees/

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