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Greece Faces Mounting Social Strain as 2.8 Million Residents Risk Poverty

                                        Athens, Greece Greece is once again confronting a troubling social reality: an estimated 2.8 million people—more than a quarter of the country’s population—are now at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Despite signs of economic recovery in recent years, the benefits have not reached everyone, leaving many households struggling to keep up with rising living costs, stagnant wages, and persistent unemployment. The latest figures highlight widening inequality, particularly among young people, single‑parent families, and the long‑term unemployed. Inflation has intensified the pressure, eroding purchasing power and pushing vulnerable groups closer to the edge. Social organizations warn that the situation is becoming unsustainable, with increasing demand for food aid, housing support, and community services. While the government ha...
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Wall Street Cheers Trump’s Treasury Pick, Stocks Rise

                                    

U.S. stocks saw a significant rise on Thursday as Wall Street reacted positively to President-elect Donald Trump's announcement of his Treasury Secretary pick, hedge fund manager Scott Bessent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed by 461 points, or 1.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted gains.

Investors welcomed Bessent's nomination, viewing it as a sign of stability and a potential boost to economic policies. The market's optimism was further fueled by strong earnings reports from companies like Nvidia, which exceeded profit and revenue expectations.

As the market continues to react to Trump's cabinet selections, all eyes will be on upcoming retail earnings reports and other economic indicators to gauge the future direction of the stock market.



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