Society
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.
Greek distrust of media high compared to EU average
Greeks have some of the lowest levels of trust in their news and print media according to a study by the European Broadcasting Union.
Greeks tending to shop less often and opt for local products
Recent research by the Athens University of Business and Economics showed that the crisis has made Greeks more inclined to prefer products made in Greece.
Survey shows 42 pct of Greek expats unlikely to return
New research by ICAP People Solutions has shed light on why young Greeks have left the country in droves since the crisis began.
Church, democracy and the evil eye: survey reveals Greeks' beliefs
A Pew Research Centre survey looking into the religious beliefs of Eastern Europeans has painted a detailed picture of the role and influence the Greek Orthodox Church has in the Greeks’ lives and belief systems.