Easter signals rebound in seasonal employment
[Intime News]
The Greek Orthodox Easter holiday last week signaled the start of the tourism season, leading to a surge in hirings around the country and a decline in the number of jobless.
According to the data the Public Employment Agency (DYPA) released on Thursday, the number of the registered unemployed declined last month by 3.6%, or 38,993 people, from February 2023 to reach 1,035,580.
Compared to March 2022, there was a greater increase, amounting to 56,929 people or 5.2%.
The number of the jobless receiving benefits also showed a decline, amounting in March to 195,365, down by 43,831 people or 18.3% from February 2023.
