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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.

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).

Govt’s “zero tolerance” approach to violent protest provokes accusations of authoritarianism

Government and opposition in Greece are once again facing off over law and order in universities, in a debate which ranges from civil rights to terrorism.

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.

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.

Parties take another look at granting vote to Greek expats

By: Georgia Nakou

The Greek government has started consultation on changing voting procedures to enable Greeks abroad to vote remotely in national elections.

Greek hourly labour costs less than half of eurozone average

New figures from Eurostat have shown vast discrepancies between hourly labour costs across the European Union’s member states and the eurozone in general.

EU migration survey paints picture of lives of non-native population in Greece

The EU’s 2017 report on migrant integrations, designed to provide an overview of EU statistics on the integration of migrants, showed the contrast in the lives led by natives and non-natives in Greece.

Greek media often sensationalised coverage of refugee crisis, study argues

A study by the Ethical Journalism Network has highlighted the conflicting approach of Greek media when covering the refugee crisis.

Significant drop in number of Greek citizenships granted

The number of Greek citizenships granted to non-Greeks more than halved in the two years from 2013 to 2015, EU data has shown.