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Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations, Larger Quake Feared

An unusual earthquake swarm near Santorini, Greece, the largest of which was a 5.2 magnitude quake, has prompted the evacuation of around 11,000 people and raised concerns about a potentially larger quake to come. The quakes are centered between Santorini and Amorgos islands.

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Soft Skills Crucial for Greek Job Market, but Skills Gap Persists

A Greek survey by IME GSEVEE found that soft skills and socio-emotional abilities are crucial for career success, but employers struggle to fill vacancies due to a skills gap, generational shifts, and the overqualification of some candidates.

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Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts State of Emergency

Greece declared a state of emergency on Santorini island on Thursday due to hundreds of undersea earthquakes since January 31st, prompting thousands of evacuations despite minimal damage, as the largest quake reached a magnitude of 5.2.

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Greek Skills Gap Leads to Unfilled Job Vacancies

A Greek study reveals a significant skills gap, with half of businesses lacking training programs despite unfilled vacancies across various sectors; employers attribute the issue primarily to lack of employee interest rather than skills deficiency.

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Greece's Pension System: Improved Sustainability Amidst Aging Population Challenges

Allianz's Global Pension Report scores Greece's pension system 3.5, citing recent reforms improving sustainability but highlighting concerns about its aging population, projected to increase the old-age dependency ratio from 38% to 65% in 25 years, and low employment rates for older workers (7% for ...

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Tsipras Urges Unity Among Progressive Greek Opposition Amidst Multiple Crises

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras criticized the lack of unity within the progressive opposition regarding recent crises, including the Tempe train crash and the surveillance scandal, warning of the dangers of political division and the potential rise of the far right. His speech at the Ins...

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Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations, Raises Volcanic Eruption Concerns

A swarm of earthquakes near Santorini, Greece, caused 11,000 evacuations this week, raising concerns about the Kolumbo submarine volcano and potential for a major earthquake or eruption; authorities implemented safety measures and evacuation plans are under discussion.

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Greek Government Agrees to Pre-Trial Committee Following Tempe Train Crash

Following the Tempe train crash, PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis announced that his party will request a parliamentary pre-trial committee for any political figure implicated in the tragedy, leading to Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos's resignation and the government's agreement to the committe...

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Greek Investments Lag Behind Target Despite Positive Long-Term Trend

Greece's investments increased by 2.2% in the first nine months of 2024, lagging behind the 6.7% annual target; however, the contribution of investments to GDP remains positive and is projected to increase further with public and EU funds, notably from the Recovery Fund, amounting to €9.8 billion in...

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Greek PM Visits Santorini Amid Increased Seismic Activity

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Santorini on October 26th, 2023, to oversee the government's response to ongoing seismic activity in the Cyclades, including a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that morning, following a 4.3 magnitude quake earlier, prompting a state of emergency and increased...

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Greece Raises Public Sector Pension Contributions by 2.7%

Starting January 1, 2025, Greek public sector lawyers, engineers, and healthcare workers will face a 2.7% rise in supplementary pension and lump-sum benefit contributions (EFKA/TEKA), reaching up to €65.25 monthly, with employers sharing some costs; the adjustment reflects 2024's average inflation.

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Greek Mother Denies Responsibility in Infant Daughter's Death

In a Greek court, Roula Pispirigou described finding her six-month-old daughter Iris unresponsive, performing CPR until paramedics arrived, and later noticing a stained diaper which her sister gave to police; she denies any wrongdoing.

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