Minimum wage increase
The representatives of the social partners (employers and trade union associations) in their first trilateral meeting with the government on Wednesday supported an increase of the minimum wage, though the employers expressed certain reservations relating to wage progression and social insurance contributions.
Over-taxation of families with children in Greece
The burden of taxes and social insurance contributions accounted for 43.4 pct of wages in Greece, sharply up from an average of 26.9 pct in OECD countries, a report showed on Wednesday.
Flambouraris leaves open referendum possibility
It does not hurt to ask the Greek people over historic decisions, State Minister Alekos Flambouraris on Wednesday told ANT1 TV regarding a possible referendum.
Rena Dourou on US lecture tour
Attica governor Rena Dourou has been invited by the University of New York and Princeton, to participate in their lecture programs.