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Roughly half of the young professionals (48%) in the Greek shipping industry said they were open to pursuing career opportunities abroad, according to a survey conducted by Focus Bari. The study, titled “A New Landscape in Shipping: Company Expectations and Youth Ambitions,” aimed at capturing the career trends in the maritime sector in Greece and […]

Greek working hours were the longest in the European Union in 2024, averaging 39.8 hours weekly, according to data released by Europe’s statistical authority, Eurostat. The figures showed Greek employees clocked six hours more than the average EU, which stands at 36 hours per week. The data places them well ahead of their counterparts in […]

Among renters, nearly 40% are spending more than 30% of their income on housing, with 16.9% allocating up to half of their earnings to rent alone-- that's one in six Greeks that spend half their income on rent.

Greeks own nearly 5.5 million cars and more than 3 million households have a primary or holiday home, according to OT.

According to Eurostat, 26.9% of Greece’s population is on the threshold of poverty or social exclusion, compared to the EU average of 21%. In absolute terms. In absolute numbers, this translates to 2,740,051 people in the country. The Eurostat figures come on the heels of data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on deprivation […]

Ruling conservative New Democracy (ND) leads second-placed PASOK in the latest opinion poll conducted by Interview.  Although ND still maintains a double-digit lead over PASOK, Prime Minister Mitsotakis failed to reverse the government’s negative momentum despite his recent pledges to raise one-off payments to pensioners and rent subsidies. At the same time, the survey shows […]

Trust in institutions in Greece is declining, and around one-third of Greeks expressing doubt that any of the current political parties will provide a better future.

Four in ten Greeks are on the verge of changing jobs, as more than half of the country’s workforce believes that now is a good time to find new employment, according to findings from a global survey conducted by analytics firm Gallup. The findings highlight a significant decline in Greek workers’ satisfaction with both their […]

The survival of Istanbul's once-thriving Greek Orthodox community at stake

Children, women, and single-parent families were hit hardest in 2024, with highest rates in Northern and Central Greece.

The word “napkin” itself derives from the French nappe, meaning tablecloth, with the diminutive suffix “-kin” signifying a smaller version.

In total, Greek food exports make up around 31% of the country’s export basket to the U.S., with table olives alone representing €212 million of that value

Greeks will need to complete an online electronic travel authorization before heading to the UK.

Marinakis, an Honorary Grand Marshal of the 86th Greek Independence Parade on Sunday, was touched by his contacts in New York City with members of the Greek-American community, where he spoke fondly of the Diaspora: ‘Twice as Greek, Twice over as Olympiacos fans'

A little over six out of ten Greeks (64%) own a main residence, while 39% own a second home, according to a pan-European survey “European Housing Trend Report 2024” by the real estate network RE/MAX Europe. The responses from 20,000 European adults who participated in the “RE/MAX European Housing Trend Report 2024,” conducted by Opinium […]

Why do Greeks eat fried cod and garlic potato purée on March 25? Discover the history and tradition behind this beloved Greek Independence Day dish.

A survey conducted by the research firm GoodAffairs for the digital edition of To BHMA captured Greek public opinion on various key issues, revealing general attitudes and political complexities. The analysis includes correlations between respondents’ views and their domestic party preferences. The survey was conducted in early March with a sample of over 2,000 voters […]

TO BHMA International Edition speaks to EFL professionals in Greece about the importance of English language skills in an increasingly interconnected world

Greeks see climate change as the top global concern, while 71.5% feel uncertain about the future, believing that events are largely beyond their control.

Over half the Greeks (52%) responded their economic condition was better in 2019 than today, compared to only 27% who said they were better off today compared to 2019, according to a Metron Analysis survey. The findings are a blow to the government’s narrative of an economic “success story”, illustrating a clear divide between the […]