Society
Google mobility report illustrates stark drop in activity due to Covid-19
Google has released a set of mobility reports which illustrate how the public’s movements have altered due to the coronavirus outbreak.
OECD Better Life report finds Greece still lagging in life satisfaction
The annual OECD study measuring how people feel about their lives in a number of OECD countries has shed light on how Greeks feel about life in their country.
Nearly half of all households still rely on pensions for income, survey shows
Research from the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants (GSEVEE) has shown that pensions financially support almost half of all households in Greece.
The "great replacement" comes to Greece - how a far-right meme appeared in mainstream politics
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While the popularity of the far right in Greece appeared to wane with the defeat of neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn at the polls, there are worrying signs that some of the extreme ideas once associated with the fringes of politics have been absorbed into the political mainstream.
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.