Greek Labor Ministry

The Greek Labor Ministry has issued a circular regarding new parental and caregiver leaves, which came into effect recently. Fathers' paternity leave has increased from two to 14 days, which can be taken continuously or intermittently until the baby turns one month old. Two of the days can be granted even before the expected due date.

Unidentified arsonists planted homemade gas canister bombs outside the home of the president of the Actuarial Authority of the Greek Labor Ministry shortly before midnight on Monday, triggering an explosion that caused damage to the entrance of the building but no injuries.

Police were seeking the perpetrators on Tuesday and gave no indication of a possible motive.

By Katerina Sokou

The World Bank is working toward aiding low income groups in Greece by offering the government its know-how following the latter’s request for help, a senior official at the international financial institution has told Kathimerini.