Greeks promised tax relief, wage hikes as protesters take to the streets over cost of living crunch
PUBLISHED Sep 5, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Greece announced a two billion euro support package featuring tax cuts and wage hikes as thousands protested living costs in Thessaloniki. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis detailed the measures during an economic address, citing robust growth and budget surpluses. Labor leaders argued that soaring prices continue to crush worker purchasing power despite official macroeconomic progress. The demonstrations coincided with a fatal military aircraft crash near Athens that killed two pilots. Mitsotakis faces an upcoming general election next April amid polling struggles for his governing party. Police deployed over three thousand officers to manage demonstrations involving union workers and protesting farmers. The relief targets self-employed professionals, rural residents, retirees, and public sector employees across the nation. Economic analysts note the pressure on conservative leadership to bridge the gap between national growth statistics and daily household hardships.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
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Left: Critics emphasize severe worker struggle and inadequate government financial relief. Center: Reports focus factually on announced fiscal measures and union protests. Right: Supporters highlight macroeconomic growth surplus achievements and targeted tax cuts.
Prime minister announced economic relief package during Thessaloniki annual speech. https://apnews.com/article/greece-economy-protests-mitsotakis-tax-relief-a2793cb7cd3b94a1b0292f7685e13cb9
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