Society
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).
Greek population among highest for poverty risk, Eurostat survey shows
Eurostat’s annual at risk of poverty statistic updated for 2016 showed that Greece has one of the highest percentage of population at risk of poverty in the European Union.
Greece bottom of table for gender equality progress in EU
The latest gender inequality index released by the EU has revealed that Greece has made the worst overall progress on gender equality between 2005 and 2015.
Greek household expenditure falls by another 2.5 pct in 2016
Total monthly household expenditure fell by 2.5 percent in Greece, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority’ (ELSTAT) latest household budget survey.
Poll reaffirms positive view of Putin among Greeks
The Public Opinion Research Department of the University of Macedonia has released the results of a survey which show that Greeks have a generally favourable view of Russia and its leader.
Birth rate rises by 1.1 pct in 2016 but remains under 100,000
Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has released statistics which present an overview of demographics and societal trends in Greece in 2016.
Report highlights latest living conditions and demographics in Greece
The latest report on living conditions in Greece by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) paints a picture of life in the country and the impact that the prolonged economic crisis has had.
Greeks' working hours among highest in EU, annual leave below average
An annual review for the working rights of workers in the European Union has found a divergence in the working lives of employees across the Union are entitled to.
Greek demographic ratios among the worst in Europe
According to a new report by the Berlin Institute for Population and Development, Greece is set to have one of the worst population demographics in Europe by 2050.
Refugee returns to resume despite concerns over rights and conditions
Greece's Migration Minister, Yiannis Mouzalas, this week announced that Germany was to resume returns of refugees under the so-called Dublin regulations which have been suspended for the country since 2011.