Marketplace All-in-One Greece decides on a 13-hour working day
Oct 15, 2025
Greece is at a crossroads as the government considers a bill allowing 13-hour workdays, sparking massive strikes from labor unions. Workers fear exploitation amid rising costs and stagnant wages. Meanwhile, Japan's tech trade show showcases innovative AI aimed at transforming everyday life, but economic challenges and demographic issues hinder quick adoption. From robots designed to ease childcare burdens to the integration of AI in various sectors, the focus is on how technology can address real-world problems.
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Greece Proposes Optional 13-Hour Day
- Greece's parliament is voting to allow private-sector workers to extend the workday up to 13 hours if both parties agree.
- The change is framed as optional and capped but sits against a backdrop of high debt, rising inflation and low wages.
Worker Fears From An Archaeologist
- Archaeologist Ioannis Myrnaios says many employees fear being fired if they refuse 13-hour shifts.
- He argues rising prices and rents force people to work more hours just to cover expenses.
Japan's Tech Show Focuses On Practical AI
- Japan's biggest tech trade show spotlights AI solutions aimed at daily life and industry digitization.
- Exhibits cover factory visualization, agriculture, fishing and medical tech focused on social improvement and elderly care.