President Trump has extended a critical Jones Act shipping waiver by 90 days, allowing foreign vessels to transport key goods like oil and fertilizer to the United States. The move targets rising energy costs amid international turmoil, aiming to improve fuel supply and reduce financial pressure on households.
Greece plans to raise the gross monthly minimum wage by 4.5% to 920 euros starting April 1, the sixth increase in just four years. The government says the move is meant to rebuild living standards hurt by the financial crisis and soften the impact of rising energy costs as geopolitical pressures, including Iran war-related strain, weigh on the economy. A target of 950 euros by 2027 is set.
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