Society
Greeks among world's most discontent with democratic process, survey finds
A survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that Greeks are some of the least satisfied globally when it comes to how democracy works in their country.
Survey highlights Greeks' conflicted relationship with EU
The European Commission’s (EC) public opinion survey ahead of the May 26 European Parliament elections has illustrated the attitudes of European citizens across 28 member states.
Divorces in Greece increase by 74.2 pct in 2017
Divorces in Greece jumped by 74.2 percent in 2017 compared to 2016 according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
OECD report highlights stress on Greek middle class during crisis
A publication by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on the pressures faced by the middle class globally has shown that overall, this sector of society has seen its standard of living stagnate or decline in recent decades.
Unfavourable views of EU strongest in Greece, survey indicates
A survey by the Pew Research Center has outlined the opinions of Greeks and European citizens on the role of the European Union (EU) and its perceptions by citizens in several countries.
Greeks dissatisfied with benefits scope and access, OECD survey finds
An international survey by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has shown that Greeks are among the least satisfied with their public services out of 21 nations surveyed.
Parliamentary report highlights demographics challenge and urges immediate action
Greece’s problematic demographic makeup has once again emerged as a dominant story in the Greek press as concern grows over how falling fertility rates will shape the country’s economic and social future.
Expert report highlights systemic failings in aftermath of deadly Mati wildfire
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A report commissioned by the government into the causes of wildfires in Greece has identified a number of systemic failings behind the increase in the scale and frequency of destructive events, culminating in last summer’s fire at Mati, the deadliest on record.
Greeks consider antisemitism a minor issue despite recent attacks
The latest Eurobarometer report on antisemitism in the European Union has found that Greeks believe this form of discrimination is not a major problem despite a recent wake of such attacks.
Population projections show demographic problem set to worsen in coming decades
Greece’s demographic problem when began to manifest at the start of the decade is deepening rapidly, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) which was analysed by the University of Thessaly.