Labor boost from third countries

At least 18,500 citizens from countries outside the European Union now work legally in Greece.

Although the needs are great and in total the relevant ministries have approved the repatriation of at least 200,000 workers with two decisions, according to Labor Minister Domna Michailidou, 14,000 immigrants from third countries have been legalized. This was helped, of course, mainly by the change in the law, which enabled the legalization of immigrants who are already in the country.

At the same time, according to Minister of Migration Dimitris Kairidis, 4,500 temporary permits have been granted and it is estimated that by the end of the process 30,000 to 40,000 applicants will be legalized.

For that purpose, the extension of the residence permit in the country from three to five years is already being considered, as well as the reinforcement of consulates with...