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Greece to bring in 5,000 Egyptian farm workers
- Greece moves to implement a bilateral deal with Egypt allowing up to 5,000 Egyptian seasonal farm workers to reside legally in Greece.
- The program targets labor gaps during harvest seasons across crops such as peaches, olives, kiwis, and citrus.
- Around 150 prospective workers have been registered; approvals have been sent to the Greek embassy in Cairo for interviews.
- Workers may move across different crops and regions according to seasonal production needs.
- Maximum stay for seasonal workers is nine months, with a potential longer permit after the first period.
- Living standards are prioritized, with potential subsidies for ISO-box housing to ensure decent accommodation and hygiene.
- Officials say the framework could serve as a model for future agreements with non-EU countries.
- Egypt is seen as an important labor source due to its youthful population and wage incentives in Greece.
- The initiative includes coordination on worker communication and transfer procedures between Greece and Egypt.
- Officials emphasize legal and supervised entry to prevent informal labor channels.
- The first phase includes preparations and discussions in Cairo focusing on practical issues.
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