Society
New development law chips away at Greece's Natura 2000 regime
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Controversial legislation passed by the Greek Parliament contains a provision which could open the door to commercial exploitation of parts of the Natura 2000 network, in contravention of EU legislation.
Public sector staff trends survive MoU exit, change of government
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The latest figures from Greece’s public sector staff census show a continuation of the trends established during the latter part of the country’s financial crisis. While the numbers of permanent staff in the public sector remain static or slightly reduced compared to previous years, there have been steady increases in other categories, including temporary contract staff.
Greeks see corruption as rife, going unpunished in new survey
A survey by polling company Public Issue has delved into the attitudes of Greeks towards corruption and found a pessimistic outlook.
Greece persistently bottom of the list for EU gender equality
The latest report by the European Institute on Gender Equality (EIGE) for 2020 has shown that Greece continues to be at the bottom of the list for 28 EU countries in terms of gender equality.
Greeks less optimistic in face of second Covid-19 wave, survey finds
Thinktank diaNeosis has released a survey tracking the reality of life in Greece during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gap between deaths and births grows to largest in series in 2019
A new set of demographics data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has shown that the gap between deaths and births expanded to its highest level on record in 2019.
Household expenditure rises by 2.5 pct in 2019
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released its findings from the 2019 household budgeting survey which tracked the spending habits of Greek households.
Greeks suspicious of Covid-19 origins but warming to vaccine, polls show
Greeks are facing the coronavirus crisis with a mixed bag of views and attitudes according to several surveys analysing the beliefs and behaviours of Greeks in the face of the pandemic.
Greece grapples with second Covid-19 wave as cases soar
Greece marked a sombre new record on Sunday, August 23 with 283 new cases of coronavirus noted in 24 hours.
Women in Greece losing out on careers, education due to care burden, OECD finds
The latest OECD report on Greece revealed that women continue to be underrepresented in the workplace largely due to the care responsibilities placed on them.