The unemployment rate in Greece has dropped to 25% in May, compared to 25.6% in April, according to ELSTAT statistical firm.

Cyprus' unemployment figure rose marginally in February to 16.3%, in comparison to January's 16.2% rate.

Unemployment in Greece in August this year stood at 25.9%, lower from 27.8% year on year, and down from 26.1% in July 2014, mainly due to the enormous increase in tourist arrivals to the country.