Roundup: Greek gov't takes measures to combat food prices soaring

ATHENS, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Consumers in Greece are getting headaches this year when they fill their baskets at the grocery shop or open-air markets with the ingredients of the famous Greek salad and fruits for the typical Mediterranean diet.

Greece's annual inflation rate in September stood at 1.6 percent, but in the food sector, the inflation reached 9.4 percent, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Prices of fresh vegetables and fruits were 24.7 percent and 15.7 higher respectively in September compared to the same period in 2022, while cheeses have been 12.8 percent more expensive.