Irish Independent | Greek unemployment hits 25.4 percent in Aug, new record Reuters ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's jobless rate rose for a 39th consecutive month to a new record of 25.4 percent in August, more than double the euro zone average, Greece's statistics service ELSTAT said on Thursday. A crippling, austerity-fuelled recession ... Samaras Wins Greek Austerity Bill in Race to Secure Aid Debt crisis: live Greek unemployment hits record 25.4 percent >> |