On the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Greeks diverged substantially from their EU counterparts, as 50% were "dissatisfied" with the EU’s handling of the crisis
Greeks seeking Airbnbs this summer set sights on short stays in picturesque and serene locations with unique experiences and family-friendly amenities.
Greeks want more EU involvement in their daily lives
In efforts to clamp down on beach and shoreline use violations, the Greek government is now also engaging the public through the ‘MyCoast’ app
Approximately 850-euro-million worth of loans in 2023 were issued via e-banking and mobile banking
The report reveals that approximately 82% of Greece's population uses the internet daily
The President of Greece attended the Paschal Liturgy at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral
Eastern Europeans appear to be the most nationslistic
Traffic congestion reported on many outbound routes ahead of the Orthodox Easter holidays, with Easter (Pascha) Sunday falling on May 5.
The findings in the analysis, entitled “Progressivity in Income Taxation in Greece, 2012-2021", paint a bleak picture for Greeks in the bottom half of the income bracket, warning that income inequality is growing
This year, hit by persistent inflation, many Greeks will be dishing out less on food, drink and gifts for Orthodox Easter on May 5
EU citizens are eager to vote in the upcoming elections for the European Parliament in June, with eight in 10 saying the current geopolitical situation makes voting imperative
Regarding their participation in the forthcoming European parliament elections, 60% of Europeans (+11 points compared to March 2019) and 56% of Greeks express interest in voting in the June European elections.
The findings revealed that Greeks were less concerned with major global challenges like climate change, economic inequalities, wars, and migration, instead considering the economic situation in Greece as the most pressing issue
As the analysis notes, the long-term trend of household forecasts for their economic situation and unemployment is favorable, reaffirmed by their intentions for significant purchases and savings,
The survey carried out by the National Technical University of Athens on behalf of Visa which examined the Greek preferences regarding digital payments in Public Transportation
Shipping magnates and their families the most represented
Statistics also show that nearly 100% of spending for dental care is made in the private sector
Greeks’ purchasing power is under pressure, ranking 26th among 27 EU member states.
According to Airbnb data, the most popular destinations for Greeks traveling abroad this spring are Istanbul, Dubai, and Frankfurt, followed by Rome, Berlin and Warsaw.