RT | Greek unemployment at new record high CNN The figures underscore the social cost of a recession that has cut the size of the Greek economy by about 20% since 2008, and efforts by the government to rein in its soaring budget deficit -- projected to hit 190% of gross domestic product next year. Greek unemployment hits 25.4 percent in Aug, new record Greek Unemployment Rate Hit New High in August 1 in 4 Greek workers unemployed as joblessness hits record 25.4% |