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The National Economy and Finance Ministry on Monday signed a joint ministerial agreement with the Labor and Social Insurance Ministry that will introduce a new form of unemployment benefit, initially on a pilot basis.

The Ministry of National Economy and Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, announced a new unemployment benefit system, which will be introduced on a pilot basis. This revised system replaces the current flat-rate benefit, which provides a fixed amount for a specific period regardless of salary history or years of employment.

Out of the blue, Greece was hit by a proposal from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to impose a tax on foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), taxes known as "health taxes," "sugar tax" or "fat tax."

Changes to the tax system, to make it more efficient and growth-friendly, are what Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Secretary-General Mathias Cormann argues are required, following up on the OECD report on Greece he presented last week in Athens.

Greece's economy is strong and is projected to grow at a rate of 2.3% in 2024, 2.2% in 2025 and 2.5% in 2026, according to the biannual OECD Economic Outlook report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday.

Türkiye's economic growth will ease to 3.5 percent in 2024 and 2.6 percent in 2025 as necessary macroeconomic stabilization policies will slow domestic demand, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in its Economic Outlook report published on Dec. 4.

Long-held stereotypes about the work ethic of Greeks have been shattered by recent reports by Eurostat and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reports.

Contrary to the image of the "lazy Greek," data shows that workers in this country clock in more hours weekly and take fewer sick days compared to their northern European counterparts.

Bulgaria's accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is a key national priority, according to Minister of Innovation and Growth Rosen Karadimov.

Despite significant hikes in wages, especially the minimum wage, the majority of Greeks are having trouble making ends meet.

And, on top of that, they are facing steep rent rises.

According to a recent survey by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 65% of Greek respondents said they are facing financial difficulties.

Population dynamics: The Crete Center of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Delphi Economic Forum and the Municipality of Hania are organizing on Monday the first Forum on Population Dynamics and Economic Prosperity, at the Center of Mediterranean Architecture in Hania.