The latest findings from the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) highlight a concerning level of poverty in Greece, with nearly 40% of Greeks reporting incomes of up to…
The Easter holidays have started and several Greek islands are experiencing a critical shortage of basic medical specialities at local hospitals and health centres. Michalis Giannakos, the president of the…
In March 2024, Greece recorded the second-highest unemployment rate within the European Union, at 10.2%, trailing only behind Spain, according to recent Eurostat data. This figure places Greece ahead of…
According to Eurostat, Greece leads the European Union in the proportion of workers putting in long hours, with 11.6% of its workforce working 49 hours or more per week. This…
A significant shift in healthcare policy has been enacted through a government-backed amendment, allowing private doctors to perform paid medical procedures within the Greek National Health Service (ESY). This move,…
On May 1, 2024, the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and various unions will observe Labour Day with a general strike, urging participation from workers across different sectors, including…
The government’s recent amendment allowing private doctors to use public hospital infrastructure for medical procedures has sparked a unified backlash from all opposition parties. This measure, introduced by Health Minister…
During a parliamentary session, Communist Party MP Manolis Syntyhakis addressed the severe understaffing in the Department of Anesthesiology at Venizelio Hospital in Crete. He pointed out that the department is…
According to the latest Eurobarometer survey released before the upcoming European elections in June, a significant portion of Greek citizens are increasingly worried about the deterioration of living standards, poverty,…
Poverty persists at alarming rates in Greece. Data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) for 2023 reveals that 26.1% of the Greek population, or 2,658,400 individuals, are at risk of…