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Long hours for meager salariesGreeks work more than 40 hours per week but wages are very low by European standards Greeks work 41 hours a week, more than any other Europeans, but are paid less. Monthly salaries do not exceed 1,038 euros on average, according to the latest figures compiled by the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA), while inflation continues to reduce real incomes, gnawing away at the purchasing power of workers in the private sector.
Greece Passes Law to Extend Working Week and Working HoursThe conservative parliament enacts a law ending the idea of the 8-hour, 40 hour working week.On Friday, the Greek Parliament approved the new labor law promoted by conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis that allows companies to impose a sixth working day and vary employee schedules to adapt them to production needs.The reform was supported by 158 out of 300 legislators in a parliament controlled by the ruling New Democracy party. All other parties voted against the legal reform.During a speech in Parliament before the vote, Labor Minister Adonis Georgiadis defended the bill by arguing that it does not eliminate either the eight-hour day or the five-day week.
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Equinox and the Equilux - What's the difference?It occurs twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Autumn - but the Equinox is not when day and night are exactly equal.Let's start with the basics...