Ministry of Labour and Social Security

Greek government expands social assistance and education

204 clusters · 224 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Greece announces food aid and housing relocation updates

The Greek government continues to expand its social assistance, housing, and demographic support frameworks. To combat population decline, a resettlement program is entering its third phase, offering €10,000 relocation s

Greek economic reforms, digital taxation & pension updates

873 clusters · 510 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Greece Tax Authority issues notices for undeclared 2020 retroactive payments

The Mitsotakis administration is advancing a multi-year economic and digital reform agenda, centered on the transformation of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). AADE is intensifying enforcement through

Hurricane Melissa Caribbean recovery

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Jamaica recovery efforts face scrutiny one year after Hurricane Melissa

One year after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa struck the Caribbean, nations continue to face significant economic and structural rebuilding challenges. In Jamaica, the storm is estimated to have caused US$12.2 billion in d

Turkey pension reform and retirement equity debate

22 clusters · 89 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Turkey prepares 2027 budget with focus on retiree welfare

The debate over Turkey’s pension system has escalated into a broader movement for economic reform and social justice. Following the Constitutional Court (AYM) Commission’s decision to admit an individual application rega

Turkish social security retirement regulations

13 clusters · 56 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Turkey: Gradual retirement proposal submitted to Parliament

Turkish social security regulations determine retirement eligibility based on service status and premium days. Under Law No. 2829, workers must complete 1,260 days in their most frequent service status during their final

Turkey economic data shows mixed trade, inflation, and labor

29 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey reports 15.3% increase in September exports

Turkey’s economic landscape is defined by high inflation and a shifting labor market. While consumer-price inflation was 31.75% in July 2026, financial sector year-end forecasts have risen to 30.47%. Food prices have ris

Greece: Economic reforms, pension updates, and social aid

291 clusters · 271 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece to launch new Market Pass vouchers for vulnerable households

Greece is advancing extensive economic and social welfare reforms. Legislative proposals for 2026/2027 include a 0.5 percentage point reduction in private sector social security contributions starting April 2027, and a 0

EU Pay Transparency Directive implementation

21 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: European Directive 2023/970 mandates pay transparency for businesses

The European Union is implementing a Pay Transparency Directive to combat wage inequality. The regulations require employers to provide salary ranges to job seekers, ensure gender-neutral recruitment, and prohibit inquir

Greek labor and economic concerns

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece Labor Ministry addresses Pizza Fan and Choriatiko employment status

PASOK MP Evangelia Liakouli has raised alarms regarding economic pressures in Greece, specifically highlighting the precarious situation of 2,500 employees at Pizza Fan. Liakouli criticized government policies for failin

Greek labor initiatives and demographic resettlement

19 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece expands resettlement program with 10,000 euro subsidies

The Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) continues to implement various labor initiatives. This includes evaluating a pilot unemployment benefit program for 15,000 individuals, where payments of up to 1,295 euros are f

Greek unemployment fund and service transparency disputes

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: DYPA faces criticism over employment program transparency

The Piraeus Chamber of Commerce (ESP) has formally requested a financial audit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security regarding the Special Unemployment Account. This fund, established in 2011, is supported by m

European labor market trends and Greek unemployment

9 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greece to reduce unemployment insurance contributions in 2027

Labor market data from mid-2026 reveals divergent trends across Europe. In July 2026, Greece reported a significant decline in unemployment to 7.9%, marking its lowest July rate in 19 years, while Cyprus maintained a rel

Greek labor market trends and digital monitoring

12 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Greece expands Digital Work Card to more sectors

Data from Eurostat indicates that the expected duration of working life in Greece has increased by three years over the last decade, rising from 32.1 years in 2014 to 34.8 years in 2024. While this growth outpaces the Eu

EU occupational chemical exposure regulation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Greece Ministry of Labour sets stricter chemical exposure limits

The European Union has adopted stricter limit values for several hazardous substances to protect workers from illnesses such as cancer and asthma. These regulations specifically target substances used in steel production

Greek fiscal and social security disbursements

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Greece issues new treasury bills with tax-free returns

In mid-October 2026, the Greek social security fund e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service (DYPA) scheduled the distribution of €71.78 million in benefits to over 83,000 beneficiaries. These payments included €15.2 mil

K-PET labor dispute in Cyprus

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkish public workers seek reinstatement after decade of dismissals

Zeki Çeler, Chairman of the Social Democracy Party (TDP), has called on K-PET management to withdraw its decision to dismiss nine employees following the cessation of operations at Ercan. This demand comes amidst ongoi

AI regulation and integration efforts in Greece

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Cyber Greece 2026 discusses AI risks and disinformation

Discussions regarding the regulation and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to evolve across Greek diplomatic, domestic, and labor sectors. At the UN General Assembly, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Ge

Spain employment trends and structural labor market shifts

17 clusters · 227 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: SEPE unemployment subsidy seizure and eligibility rules

Spain's labor market continues to experience seasonal volatility and structural shifts. In August 2026, national unemployment rose by 1.92% to 2,355,918 seekers as summer contracts concluded. Regional outcomes varied: An

Turkey healthcare accessibility and home service reforms

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Konya health officials bring disability report renewals to patients' homes

Turkey has initiated healthcare reforms aimed at improving medication access and home-based services. Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu announced a system allowing patients with chronic diseases to collect monthly medic

Greek education and vocational program expansion 2026-27

23 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: DYPA apprenticeship applications close October 18

As the 2026-27 academic year begins, Greece is finalizing preparations for school reopenings and vocational training enrollments. Primary and secondary schools are scheduled to reopen on 11 September 2026, with the first

Maritime labor violation in Tilos

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Greece Ministry of Labour announces emergency measures for Dodecanese

The Dodekanisos Express ferry was prevented from departing the port of Tilos after a Coast Guard inspection found the crew had exceeded permitted working hours. The inspection, prompted by a seafarers' union complaint, d

Turkey Seasonal Agricultural Workers Project development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkey aims to modernize Seasonal Agricultural Workers Project

In Yerköy, the District Health Directorate has initiated field visits to seasonal agricultural workers under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Project (METIP). These outreach efforts focus on providing information regard

Eswatini tertiary education scholarship program

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Eswatini government opens scholarship applications

Eswatini has established a significant regional investment in tertiary education, with the government allocating approximately E700 million annually toward scholarships. Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg stated this inves

Central Prison vocational training program

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Central Prison to launch vocational training program

The Ministry of Interior is launching a comprehensive vocational training program at the Central Prison to assist young inmates and detainees in acquiring professional skills. This initiative aims to facilitate their rei

Cyprus social insurance retiree bonus debate

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu defends 40,000 TL pensioner bonuses

Minister of Labour and Social Security Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu confirmed that approximately 48,400 social insurance retirees will receive a 40,000 TL payment in November. The total expenditure of roughly 1.9 billion TL has dra

Fatal accidents and incidents in Antalya

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Antalya region reports multiple fatal shootings, crashes, and accidents

Reports indicate several fatal incidents across the Antalya province of Turkey. In Alanya, a shooting occurred during an argument at a car wash in the Fığla neighborhood, resulting in the deaths of Ahmet Çatar and Adem

Turkey labor reform and hybrid work regulation

5 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey discusses flexible working models and civil servant reforms

Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has indicated that the government is considering labor reforms focused on flexible working models. These initiatives, part of the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program, aim to

TCP terminal workers strike and dispute resolved

10 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Montevideo port conflict ends with five-year collective agreement

The labor dispute at Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP) has reached a formal conclusion following the signing of a five-year collective agreement between the operator and the Sindicato Único Portuario y Ramas Afines (Supra)

KIB-TEK strike triggers solidarity actions and bribery probe

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: KIB-TEK strike triggers solidarity actions and bribery probe

The strike by the Cyprus Turkish Electricity Authority Employees' Union (El-Sen) entered its fifth day, triggering solidarity actions from other public sector unions. The Federation of Cyprus Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRKSE

Investigation into Osman Arıkan Nacar

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Osman Arıkan Nacar denies involvement in financial investigation

Osman Arıkan Nacar, a former neurosurgeon and high-level Turkish bureaucrat who served in the Ministries of Health and Labor and Social Security, is facing allegations connected to a stock market and capital markets inve