Economy · Greece
Greece reports significant job growth with 132,730 new positions in May 2026.
5 sourcesFirst reported 19 days agoUpdated 19 days ago
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- Greece's private sector saw significant job growth in May 2026, with net job creation totaling 132,730 positions.
- The ERGANI labor market information system reported 368,429 new hires and 235,699 departures during the month.
- In the first five months of 2026, a total of 332,843 new job positions were created across the private sector.
- This trend indicates a positive balance of employment, highlighting strong demand for labor in Greece.
- The data reflects a continuing upward trajectory in the nation's labor market.
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Αγορά εργασίας: Η δυναμική των προσλήψεων «σπάει τα κοντέρ» το 2026
Τα Νέα· 19 days ago

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Αύξηση της απασχόλησης τον Μάιο - 332.843 νέες θέσεις εργασίας το πρώτο 5μηνο
CNN Greece· 19 days ago

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Ρεκόρ προσλήψεων στο πρώτο πεντάμηνο του 2026 – Θετικό ισοζύγιο 332.843 θέσεων εργασίας
newsit.gr· 19 days ago

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Greece reports strong private sector job growth in early 2026
ekathimerini.com· 19 days ago

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Υπ. Εργασίας: 332.843 νέες θέσεις εργασίας το πρώτο 5μηνο -Αύξηση της μισθωτής απασχόλησης στον ιδιωτικό τομέα
iefimerida.gr· 19 days ago