Society
Government takes another stab at media regulation among growing scepticism
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Earlier this month, Greece’s media regulator started the process of examining the bids for private TV broadcast licenses.
Survey shows that Greeks cut back on healthcare visits in 2017
Research by the National School of Public Health has revealed the changing habits of Greeks during the crisis when it comes to addressing their health problems.
Most Greeks negative about spending power in 2018
A Christmas survey by Deloitte Greece has found that Greek consumers appear to be the most pessimistic in Europe.
Despite cuts, pension system still at risk due to old-age dependency
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) pension reform report revealed that on a global level, the organisation believes that further reforms are required to balance the impact of ageing populations.
One in two Greeks thinks life was better 50 years ago, poll suggests
Over half of Greeks think that life was better in Greece 50 years ago compared to today, according to a new survey released by the Pew Research Center.
EU-Greece island containment policy slammed as refugees endure squalid winter camps
The Greek government has been heavily criticised for a containment policy which restricts refugees to the islands, and for failing to provide adequate shelter to those who are stranded there as winter set in.
Survey reveals working lives, job-finding trends of young Greeks
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has released the results of an ad-hoc survey which delves into the working lives of young people in Greece.
Orthodox Christianity survey reveals strong influence on Greek society
A report by the Pew Research Center, focused on Christian Orthodoxy has shown the deep ties that Greeks feel to the country’s national religion.
Greece bottom of the list on EU social justice index
Greece has come last out of 28 European Union (EU) countries surveyed for the annual Social Justice in the EU report carried out by the Bertelsmann Stiftung foundation.
Adoptions fall by 18.5 pct in 2016 as recent decline continues
Adoptions in Greece dropped by 18.5 percent between 2015 to 2016, continuing a downward trend that began in 2012, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).