Society
Labour cost fall has not produced jobs, bemoans GSEE in study
The significant fall in labour costs since the onset of the crisis has not led to a corresponding fall in prices and a boost in employment and competitiveness, defying conventional theories of internal devaluation, according to Greece’s private sector trade union.
Economic situation biggest worry for Greeks, latest Eurobarometer shows
Greeks, along with the Portuguese, are the only peoples in the European Union who do not mention immigration as one of the three most important issues facing the bloc, according to the results of a biannual survey from the European Commission.
New Greek statistical mapping application launched
Where in Greece are there proportionately more women than men? Which areas have the youngest populations? Which parts of the country have the most third-level graduates? Where are non-Greek populations concentrated?
Total health spending down to 8.65 pct of GDP as public healthcare sees big drop
Total funding on health expenditure in Greece fell by just over one percentage point of GDP from 2009 and 2013, when it came down from 9.76 to 8.65 percent, according to revised data from the country’s statistics agencies that shows the drop is greater than previously reported.
More than a fifth of Greeks materially deprived, survey finds
Almost half of poor households in Greece were unable to afford a meal with meat, chicken or fish (or vegetarian equivalent) every second day and 63 percent of them were in payment arrears with utility bills in 2013, according to data on material deprivation published recently by the country’s statistical authority (ELSTAT).
Income inequality in Greece remained high in 2013
The share of the income of the wealthiest fifth in Greek society was 6.6 times higher than that of the poorest fifth in 2013, data published this week by the Hellenic Statistical Authority shows.
At risk of poverty/social exclusion rate in Greece edged up to 36 pct in 2013
The percentage of the Greek population at risk of poverty or social exclusion continued to rise in 2013, reaching 36 percent, up from 35.7 percent in 2012, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority on Wednesday.
Greece’s price index falls to second lowest point in 12 years
Communications are hugely more expensive while prices for transport services are considerably cheaper than the EU average, according to data on price levels on consumer goods and services released by Eurostat last week.
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Unemployment, cronyism and corruption fuel Greek brain drain
Unemployment, cronyism and corruption are the main reasons pushing Greece’s educated youth to seek work abroad, according to research recently conducted by the business services ICAP Group.
High levels of dissatisfaction among Greeks, Eurostat report shows
Greek people are among the most dissatisfied people in Europe regarding a range of aspects of life, from personal relationships, commuting times, their jobs and, not surprisingly, their financial situation, a new report from Eurostat on well-being has found.