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Crowds have been gathering since early this morning in honor of those who lost their lives during the 1973 anti-dictatorship movement against the military junta. As in previous years, the 51st anniversary will culminate in a march to the American Embassy

Specifically, 98% of the Greeks surveyed stated that the country must to adapt to climate change, with 60% saying that priority should be given to these adjustment measures.

According to Eurostat, the average adjusted annual salary in Greece stands at €17,000, with Hungary close behind at €16,900. The only country faring worse is Bulgaria, where the figure is €13,500.

The profile of the returnees to Greece reveals that 67.6% have families, and 52% have children.

Most Greeks aged 50-74 do not receive any old age pension.

A recent poll showed a population disillusioned with the Greek political parties and the Eurozone, and an overwhelming agreement that the current economic and social system is causing poverty. 

Compared to two decades ago, the difficulty of finding housing has risen dramatically, with homeownership rates in Greece plummeting since 2005.

A recent Eurobarometer poll reveals that just 32% of Greeks feel that fundamental rights, democracy, and the rule of law are well-protected in their country.

Greek Labor Minister says improved salaries and working conditions, and a stronger economy will help attract specialized human resources.

The protection of peace and strengthening of security ranks very high (45%), in Greece, followed by improved cooperation between Greece and other EU countries (36%).

Two C-130 aircraft are on standby for the evacuation of Greek citizens from Lebanon

Water utility providers will be able to increase charges based on demand, climate, environmental, geographical and social conditions.

Greece has activated a crisis management unit to assist Greek citizens who want to leave Lebanon as conflict in the Middle East escalates

The figures revealed that Greeks were in the top 3 of EU member states, as they tend to “spread their wings” at an average age of 30.6, while Croatians and Slovakians were the latest leavers from home, at 31.8 and 31, respectively.

The Instabul riots marked the beginning of the end for the Greek community in Istanbul. Of the 100,000 Greeks living there at the time, barely more than 2,000 remain today.

Six out of 10 Greek consumers now prefer short or long-term car leasing over purchasing a new car, driven by the prohibitive costs involved, according to Ta Nea.

The VAT increase from 13% to 24% on served non-alcoholic beverages, effective July 1, has further deterred customers, according to business owners.

Greece recorded a much lower satisfaction rate of 7.3, surpassing only Bulgaria (6.0) and Croatia (7.2).

In 2023, Greeks spent €34.9 billion online, with 94% making monthly e-purchases

The report indicates a steady increase in the expected duration of working life across the EU since 2013, rising from 34.7 years to 36.9 years in 2023