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Greece hopes beaches won't be empty again this summer, but vaccination numbers say otherwise
The hope in government circles is that increased vaccination rates and warmer weather will bring infections down to manageable levels and make it safe to welcome visitors for the sake of the economy. The numbers suggest that this will be a higher-risk strategy than is publicly acknowledged.
Contributor: Georgia Nakou
Categories: Europe (297), Society (156), Greece (535)
Excess of vaccines in Serbia will go to waste
Serbia is the first country in Europe and the seventh in the world in terms of the full vaccination coverage rate! However, judging by the government’s latest moves, the rates are stagnating. Conflicting statements and actions since the beginning of the epidemic, especially coming from the crisis headquarters, gave rise to suspicions among the people and made way for conspiracy theorists. It is uncertain whether the demand for vaccination will bounce back.
Contributor: Igor Todorović
Categories: Europe (297), Politics (417), Society (156)
Montenegro's vaccination adventure: Lord, bless us with good health
Back in the day, the mega-popular regional star Lepa Brena sang the lyrics "Bless us, Lord, with health and joy" (“Daj, Bože, zdravlja i radosti”) in one of her songs. Although this hit is now over three decades old, the refrain is especially relevant today.
Contributor: Daniela Vukčević
Categories: Europe (297), Politics (417), Society (156)
Podcast - Greece's #MeToo moment: A time for catharsis?
What's behind the spate of sexual abuse claims and what impact is it having?
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Politics (417), Society (156), Greece (535)
Labour market developments in Greece during Covid-19
Every month, the Greek statistical agency ELSTAT publishes a helpful report on developments in the domestic labour market called the “Labour Force Survey.” The issue from February 11, 2021 presents data through November 2020 on employment, unemployment, and how many people in the WAP (the working-age population, 15-74 years) are inactive. These monthly reports have long time series attached to them which are also available from ELSTAT (in excel format).
Contributor: Bob Traa & Jens Bastian
Categories: Economy (355), Society (156), Greece (535)