Primo Ministro Greco Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced economic support measures for companies and employees of Santoriniimportant tourist destination, and the nearby islands, affected by over 14 thousand seismic shocks Between January 26 and February 9th. An unprecedented seismic activity since 1964 that worried seismologists.
With a message on social media, Mitsotakis has recognized that “the scope of the phenomenon is causing financial damage to workers and businesses” and has announced “special measures to support them”. All companies in the private sector in the affected area will be able to suspend the employment contracts of their employees for the period from 1 February to 3 March 2025. “Employees whose work contracts are suspended will receive a special compensation of 534 euros, correspondents At 30 days, “specified the head of the Greek government. After this suspension period, companies will still be required to maintain the same number of employees for an equivalent period.
The prime minister also announced that “the schools of Thira (capital of Santorini, editor’s note), iOS, Anafi and Amorgos”, closed two weeks ago, “will remain closed until February 21”. Most of the approximately 16 thousand residents and seasonal workers of Santorini left the island.