Covid-19 Weighs on Seasonal Employment in Greece

By admin 7 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

Far-reaching measures and flexibility have ensured that jobs were not lost in June, but according to Greek labor ministry data released this week, the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has taken a considerable toll on seasonal employment, which is for the most part generated by tourism. More specifically, based on the labor ministry’s Ergani system statistics, there […]

IOBE: Weaker Economic Climate for Greece in June

By admin 2 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece The economic climate in Greece dropped in June to 87.6 points from 88.5 points in May, according to a study released by the country’s leading think-tank, the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). According to IOBE, expectations in industry and services decreased slightly in June, while construction and retail trade showed signs […]

Study: Covid-19 Knocks Out Tourist Guide Activity in Europe

By admin 25 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @FEG Tourist Guides Tourist guides are among the hardest hit professionals by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and governments must extend support measures in order to safeguard the profession, according to a recent study carried out by the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG). Representing 27 national tourist guide associations in

Study: Thousands of Tourism Jobs at Risk in Greece due to Covid-19

By admin 18 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece/ Y. Skoulas The coronavirus outbreak is expected to have serious repercussions on Greece’s tourism industry, leading a dwindling revenue and threatening thousands of jobs, said the Center of Planning & Economic Research (KEPE) this week. Last week, KEPE forecast a slowdown in growth by 0.9 percent this year in […]