With ferry ticket prices and accommodation costs soaring, many Greeks are choosing to spend their holidays in villages and summer homes, staying either at their own home or with friends and relatives, in an effort to avoid the increasingly unaffordable costs of traditional vacations. According to data from Greece’s official statistics agency, ELSTAT, one in […]

Despite its popularity, Greece’s high holiday costs are a major concern for 69% of locals, the survey finds.

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62% of Greeks said they were open to using artificial intelligence (AI) and smart home devices, as long as their privacy was guaranteed.

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Citing Eurostat data, RND reports that 46% of Greeks cannot afford a one-week vacation—well above the EU average of 27%, with only Romania worse off.

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The functionality of a home, combined with low prices and flexibility, are the primary drivers

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When asked about their vacation plans, 49% of respondents said they intended to go on holiday, while the remaining 51% said they either would not or were unsure

Unsurprisingly, the state of the economy was by far at the top of the list for those questioned regarding the most pressing matters affecting their daily lives.