AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMinimum Wage Push: Greece targets a €950 gross minimum wage by April 2027 (from €920), with seniority pay steps from January 2027 and a bid to lift average private-sector wages toward €1,500, as real pay growth remains weak. Housing Crunch: A new study points to supply-demand imbalance behind rent pressure; Greece is among the fastest-rising EU markets, with Athens rents up and Cyclades still the priciest. EU Sanctions Clash: Greece blocks the 21st EU Russia sanctions package tied to LNG shipping, aiming to protect Dynagas and its Arctic-capable tanker fleet. Fraud Crackdown: Dutch police disrupted a cross-border investment fraud network allegedly taking €100m a month, with arrests across several countries including Greece. Aviation Safety: The US NTSB is taking over the probe into a Ryanair flight incident in Greek airspace after a window detached and a passenger was partially sucked out. Defense Deal: The US approved a potential $80.1m Switchblade drone sale to Greece under FMS. Business & Trade: Reports say Saudi banks have delayed or blocked payments to UAE accounts amid Gulf political tensions, raising concerns for cross-border commerce. Labor Market Snapshot: Romania ranks last in expected working-life duration in the EU, highlighting uneven participation patterns across member states.
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