Society
Part-time work, low pay characterise crisis-era job market
Research by the Centre of Athens Labour Unions (EKA) has shown that women and young workers were hardest hit by changes in Greece’s post-crisis job market.
Three in 10 workers in part-time jobs, earning less than 400 euros
Figures from the Unified Social Security Fund (EFKA) have revealed that around 30 percent of all paid employment falls under part-time work, with corresponding salaries remaining low.
Pensions continue to be main source of income for half of Greek households
A household survey by the Small Enterprises’ Institute (IME) of the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants (GSEVEE) has found that while the economy is expected to stabilise, expectations for the future remain low.
Property ownership waning in Greece as renting takes over
A survey by the National Property Owners Federation (POMIDA) has revealed that home ownership is on the decline in Greece.
Government takes another stab at media regulation among growing scepticism
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Earlier this month, Greece’s media regulator started the process of examining the bids for private TV broadcast licenses.
Survey shows that Greeks cut back on healthcare visits in 2017
Research by the National School of Public Health has revealed the changing habits of Greeks during the crisis when it comes to addressing their health problems.
Most Greeks negative about spending power in 2018
A Christmas survey by Deloitte Greece has found that Greek consumers appear to be the most pessimistic in Europe.
Despite cuts, pension system still at risk due to old-age dependency
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) pension reform report revealed that on a global level, the organisation believes that further reforms are required to balance the impact of ageing populations.
One in two Greeks thinks life was better 50 years ago, poll suggests
Over half of Greeks think that life was better in Greece 50 years ago compared to today, according to a new survey released by the Pew Research Center.
EU-Greece island containment policy slammed as refugees endure squalid winter camps
The Greek government has been heavily criticised for a containment policy which restricts refugees to the islands, and for failing to provide adequate shelter to those who are stranded there as winter set in.