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Greeks deeply pessimistic about future but confidence in euro persists
Greeks are deeply pessimistic about their future and have little trust in their politicians or the European Union but their confidence in the euro is growing, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey and a local opinion poll.
Parents main source of income for most young Greeks
A survey by the diaNEOsis research and policy institute has found that almost half of all Greeks aged 18-35 receive economical support from their parents or other relatives.
Proportion of Greeks willing to emigrate for work triples in two years
A survey by Adecco has revealed that as many as one in three Greeks are looking for job opportunities abroad, up from one in 10 two years ago.
EU migration survey paints picture of lives of non-native population in Greece
The EU’s 2017 report on migrant integrations, designed to provide an overview of EU statistics on the integration of migrants, showed the contrast in the lives led by natives and non-natives in Greece.
Greeks graduating after 2011 encountered limited opportunities, low pay
Study finds that 36 percent of those who graduated since 2011 are currently unemployed, while around 57 percent earn salaries between 400 and 800 euros.
Greeks trust social media more than news media, Reuters study shows
An annual study by Reuters has revealed that Greeks have the lowest levels of trust in traditional media globally, and the highest levels of trust in social media over other news sources.
Material deprivation rises, while poverty risk drops slightly
Severe material deprivation continues to rise in Greece across populations classified as poor and non-poor while the risk of poverty fell very slightly in 2016, (ELSTAT) data revealed on Friday.
Greek university system out of sync with economic reality, study finds
A major study has found that Greece’s higher education system is still not focusing on degrees based on future prospects of employment despite almost a decade of economic crisis.
Greek media often sensationalised coverage of refugee crisis, study argues
A study by the Ethical Journalism Network has highlighted the conflicting approach of Greek media when covering the refugee crisis.
Greeks express most negative sentiments about economy in global poll
Greeks are the most pessimistic about their economy according to a survey by the Pew Research Centre which questioned 34,788 respondents globally.