Society
Greek families shell out for education as state system falls short
A study by the Center for the Development of Educational Policy (KANEP-GSEE) of the GSEE has shown that even though education in Greece is free, families spend around 3 billion euros annually on education-related expenses.
New increase in flow of refugees to Greece causes unease
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Greece is facing a potentially explosive situation as the largely unaddressed refugee crisis has begun to take on new and troubling aspects in 2018.
Over one in five Greeks struggled to make ends meet in 2017
New data from Eurostat has revealed that over one in five Greeks is classed as severely materially deprived and were unable to make ends meet in 2017.
Greece registers 42,425 asylum seekers at rising rate in two years of EU-Turkey deal
The Migration Ministry released a report which summarises the activities of the Greek asylum service in the two years since the EU-Turkey refugee deal came into effect.
Europe, the euro and a leader like Putin: survey reveals mixed views of Greeks in 2018
An annual survey by the diaNEOsis research and policy institute on what Greeks believe presented a complex picture of how Greeks feel about Europe, the euro and their economy.
Greeks show highest mistrust in newspapers, TV and online news across EU
A survey on fake news and disinformation, conducted by the European Commission, has revealed the general mistrust that Greeks have of their news media, as well as the perceived impact of fake news.
Part-time work, low pay characterise crisis-era job market
Research by the Centre of Athens Labour Unions (EKA) has shown that women and young workers were hardest hit by changes in Greece’s post-crisis job market.
Three in 10 workers in part-time jobs, earning less than 400 euros
Figures from the Unified Social Security Fund (EFKA) have revealed that around 30 percent of all paid employment falls under part-time work, with corresponding salaries remaining low.
Pensions continue to be main source of income for half of Greek households
A household survey by the Small Enterprises’ Institute (IME) of the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants (GSEVEE) has found that while the economy is expected to stabilise, expectations for the future remain low.
Property ownership waning in Greece as renting takes over
A survey by the National Property Owners Federation (POMIDA) has revealed that home ownership is on the decline in Greece.