Migrants could play a vital role in addressing Greece’s severe labour shortages, according to Dimitra Lygoura, Secretary General for the Reception of Asylum Applicants. Speaking at the 5th Olympia Forum, she highlighted significant gaps in key sectors like agriculture and tourism, with nearly 200,000 workers needed. Lygoura also emphasised the importance of early social integration for migrants, noting that 750,000 legal migrants are already employed in Greece, contributing to the economy and gaining financial independence through supportive policies.
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The Greek government has announced a new cabinet lineup following a recent reshuffle. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis retains his position, while key ministries see new appointments, including Kostis Hatzidakis as Finance Minister and George Gerapetritis as Foreign Affairs Minister. The changes, revealed by government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis, come ahead of the new ministers being sworn in on Friday evening.
The number of asylum seekers residing at Greek island facilities has dropped by 76% compared…
United Kingdom citizens and their family members, irrespective of nationality, who are permanent residents of Greece, will have an established right of residence in the country after the end of the transitional period of the EU-UK Departure (Brexit) Agreement.