Greek Jobless Rate Hits 27.6

With Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras touting a ';success story'; for his government, and as he was about to meet U.S. President Barack Obama in the White House on Aug. 8, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reported unemployment has hit a record 27.6 percent, and 64.9 percent for those under 25. It was 27 percent in April and the new level is a 3.8 percent increase over ...

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