Greece to raise minimum wage again this year, PM says

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives for an European Union Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium December 16, 2021. Kenzo Tribouillard/Pool via REUTERS

ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece will raise the minimum wage for a second time later this year, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday, as rising inflation takes a toll on consumers' income.

The government increased monthly gross minimum wage by about 2% at 663 euros from this month.