Society
Study calls for sweeping reform of Greek healthcare system
A study by the diaNeosis think tank has shown that the Greek health system requires a drastic overhaul if it is to meet the growing needs of the population.
Report emphasises high level of dissatisfaction with democracy in Greece
A report by the Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge tracking satisfaction with democracy globally has charted how the feelings of Greeks have fluctuated over past decades and underlines how dissatisfaction grew during the crisis.
What will it take to reverse the Greek 'brain drain'?
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One of the more worrying outcomes of Greece’s financial crisis and prolonged recession is the so-called “brain drain”, a wave of emigration by educated young professionals which many fear will severely limit the country’s growth prospects for years to come.
Perceived corruption in Greece wanes but remains above global average
Greece was among 22 countries which showed an improved score in the 2019 Corruption Perception Index over recent years, according to Transparency International.
Study sheds light on different experiences, aspirations of new and long-term migrants
A new report by the think-tank diaNeosis has shed light on the views of Greece’s migrant population in the first comprehensive study of its kind.
Criminal justice system deemed too weak to fight corruption
The European Council’s analysis of the Greek criminal justice system has found that the current setup inadequate to counter corruption.
Population drops slightly in 2018 despite positive net migration flow
A report by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on population movements in Greece has shown that Greece’s population shrank by 0.2 percent year-on-year (YoY).
Business leaders set out steps to attract skilled Greeks as govt offers wage subsidies
The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) has released a report on what steps need to be taken to reverse Greece’s so-called ‘brain drain’.
Spree of media deals puts spotlight back on ownership issues
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Several high-profile transactions in the Greek media sector have triggered new warnings about the increased concentration of ownership in a few hands, potentially giving tycoons significant political influence.
Greek pupils score below average in international rankings as long-term problems persist
The poor condition of Greece’s state education system has been laid bare in the latest OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).