Greece Prepares Broad Economic Relief Package Ahead of Thessaloniki Fair

Greece Set to Unveil Broad Economic Relief Package at Thessaloniki Fair

Greece’s government is finalizing a wide-ranging economic relief package expected to cost more than 1.7 billion euros, with measures targeting workers, pensioners, businesses, farmers and young families, ahead of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ keynote speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair on Sept. 5. The plan includes a roadmap for further increases in the minimum wage, a horizontal pension rise of 2.5% to 2.7% from Jan. 1, 2027, and a new permanent supplementary benefit for all ...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA