MacroPolis

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.

Migration troubles move up political agenda as probe into use of fund is launched

The government’s handling of island hot spots is set to come under further scrutiny after it was revealed on Monday that the Supreme Court will investigate corruption allegations made by an outgoing official.

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.

New increase in flow of refugees to Greece causes unease

By: Omaira Gill

Greece is facing a potentially explosive situation as the largely unaddressed refugee crisis has begun to take on new and troubling aspects in 2018.

Greek demographic ratios among the worst in Europe

According to a new report by the Berlin Institute for Population and Development, Greece is set to have one of the worst population demographics in Europe by 2050.

Refugee returns to resume despite concerns over rights and conditions

Greece's Migration Minister, Yiannis Mouzalas, this week announced that Germany was to resume returns of refugees under the so-called Dublin regulations which have been suspended for the country since 2011.

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.

Survey shows 42 pct of Greek expats unlikely to return

New research by ICAP People Solutions has shed light on why young Greeks have left the country in droves since the crisis began.

Racist attacks fell in 2016, report by monitoring body indicates

The number of physical and verbal attacks reported to a racist violence monitoring group fell significantly in 2016, according to a monitoring body.