2023

Rising Rail Fatalities in 2023: Greece Records Alarming Highs in EU Comparison

In 2023, rail transport fatalities in the EU rose to 841, reversing a decade-long decline. Greece recorded a staggering 22.3…

16 December 2024

Greece Battled 9,500 Forest Fires in Hottest Year on Record, Minister Says

Greece faced 9,500 wildfires in 2023, its hottest and driest year on record, burning nearly 44,500 hectares of land. While…

11 December 2024

Eurostat Report: Greece Struggles with High Long-Term and Youth Unemployment as EU Hits Record Low in 2023

In 2023, the EU reached a historic low in unemployment, with the overall rate for individuals aged 15-74 dropping to…

11 November 2024

Eurostat: Greece Reports High Severe Deprivation Rates in 2023

In 2023, Greece reported a severe material and social deprivation rate of 13.5%, significantly higher than the EU average of…

17 September 2024

Turkey Arrests 119 Suspected Islamic State Members in Nationwide Sweep

Turkish police arrested 119 suspects linked to the Islamic State this week in a nationwide operation across 23 provinces, including…

30 August 2024

Two Turkish Nationals Detained Over Deadly Migrant Boat Incident Near Greek Island

Two Turkish nationals have been detained pending trial for alleged involvement in a deadly migrant boat incident near the Greek…

29 August 2024

Eurostat: Greece Among EU Leaders in Firefighter Employment and Expenditure

Greece ranks among the EU leaders in firefighter employment and government spending on fire-protection services. In 2023, firefighters made up…

24 August 2024

Eurostat: Greece Ranks Among Lowest in EU for Graduate Employment in 2023

In 2023, Greece recorded one of the lowest employment rates for recent graduates in the EU, with only 72.3% securing…

22 August 2024

Greece Lags Behind as EU Sees Surge in Electric Vehicle Registrations

In 2023, the EU saw a surge in battery-only electric car registrations, reaching 1.5 million new units. However, Greece lags…

3 August 2024

Greek Public Debt on Decline Amid Post-COVID Recovery

Greece's public debt is steadily decreasing as the economy recovers and primary surpluses return post-pandemic. By early 2024, government debt…

29 July 2024

Greece Leads EU in Over-Qualification Rates for Non-EU Workers

In 2023, Greece reported the highest over-qualification rate for non-EU citizens within the European Union, with 69.6% of non-EU workers…

29 July 2024

Greece's Hidden Hunger: 27.3% in Poverty Lack Proper Food

In 2023, 27.3% of Greeks at risk of poverty could not afford a proper meal every second day, highlighting significant…

13 July 2024

Eurostat Report: Greece Leads EU in Water Transport Employment

In 2023, Greece led the EU in water transport employment with 49,200 people working in the sector, representing 16.6% of…

26 June 2024

Greece's Household Welfare and Economic Activity Among Lowest in EU, Eurostat Data Reveals

Recent 2023 data shows Greece's AIC and GDP per capita significantly below the EU average, both at 33% less. This…

20 June 2024

Greece Tops EU Rates for Young Men Neither Working Nor Studying

In 2023, Greece made progress in reducing the number of young people neither in employment nor education or training (NEET).…

13 June 2024

Central Greece Records Highest Temperature of 43.2°C Amid Heatwave

Greece experienced extreme temperatures during a heatwave, with Lefkochori in Fthiotida reaching 43.2°C, the highest in the country. Sparta followed…

13 June 2024

Lufthansa to Pay $775 Million for COVID-Related Flight Cancellations

The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has secured nearly a billion dollars in refunds for passengers from three major airlines,…

4 June 2024

Greece Among Lowest in EU for Online Civic Participation in 2023

Greece ranks among the lowest in the European Union for online civic engagement, according to a recent Eurostat report. In…

4 June 2024

Greece Tops EU for Longest Work Week, Eurostat Reveals

In 2023, Greece recorded the longest average weekly working hours in the European Union, with employees aged 20-64 working 39.8…

1 June 2024

Bank of Greece Reports Continued Increase in Flat Prices

The Bank of Greece has released revised data indicating a continued rise in flat prices for 2023. The average annual…

31 May 2024

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