As of Sunday, May 1, the basic wage will increase by 7.5 pct, on top of the 2 pct increase introduced in January 2022, rising to 713 euros per month from 663 euros previously. The corresponding minimum daily wage will increase to 31.85 euros from 29.62 euros.

The break-up between the ruling coalition partners SYRIZA and ANEL was a "staged divorce," main opposition New Democracy Vice President Kostis Hatzidakis repeated in statements to radio station 'Praktoreio 104.9 FM' on Monday, echoing the position adopted by his party on Sunday.

The Mall of Athens was originally deemed unconstitutional and illegal by the Greek State Council, however the government has plans to legalize it.