Society
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).
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.