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Greece's Unemployment Hits 7.9%, Youth Rate Soars to 25.2%

7/2/2025

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Greece celebrated a significant milestone as its unemployment rate dipped to 7.9% in May 2025, the lowest since 2008, with 370,369 people still seeking work. Employment surged by 30,300, reaching 4.35 million. However, the Eurozone faced rising challenges, with youth unemployment in Greece soaring to a staggering 25.2%.

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Greece celebrated a significant milestone as its unemployment rate dipped to 7.9% in May 2025, the lowest since 2008, with 370,369 people still seeking work. Employment surged by 30,300, reaching 4.35 million. However, the Eurozone faced rising challenges, with youth unemployment in Greece soaring to a staggering 25.2%.