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Greeks more concerned with economic impact than the coronavirus itself

May 8, 2020 CORONAVIRUS Comments Off on Greeks more concerned with economic impact than the coronavirus itself

The effects of the severe economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic are a cause of concern for Greeks much higher than the virus itself. According to a public opinion survey conducted by PULSE on behalf of Skai TV, 63% of respondents said that they are very worried about the …

Shocking report: Macroeconomic indicators improve but Greece’s society is suffering

February 1, 2018 Social 5

Greek society in economic decline: Three out of four are long-time unemployed. 51% of the households depends on pensions. One in five households is afraid to lose its home. 70% of the young Greeks want to look for a work abroad. 16.3% say they cannot afford to cover an extraordinary …

Drama: shops closed after merchant commits suicide due to debts

February 26, 2013 Society Comments Off on Drama: shops closed after merchant commits suicide due to debts

Shops in Drama, Northern Greece, will remain closed for several hours on Tuesday to mark the tragic death of a local retailer. The clothing merchant committed suicide on Monday unable to deal with the growing number of debts. “He was in despair, he feared seizure and foreclosure,” relatives told local media. His colleagues decided to …

Public Survey: 80% Greeks expect their economic situation to get worse

February 11, 2013 Society Comments Off on Public Survey: 80% Greeks expect their economic situation to get worse

Greeks are increasingly pessimistic about the economic situation of the country in general, and their own situation in particular. In an online public opinion survey conducted by online newspaper “Zougla.gr“, participants also expressed their opinion about current issues like police interventions, “civil mobilization” of Athens metro workers. As for politics, Samaras’ …

Greek Gov’t Partner Kouvelis: “The Risk of Bankruptcy Still Existent”

July 19, 2012 Economy, Politics 2

“The risk of bankruptcy in Greece is still existent,” Fotis Kouvelis, leader of Democratic Left and coalition government partner, warned on Thursday. Speaking to private Skai TV Kouvelis said, “It is an extremely difficult situation, we are in deep recession and nothing is given.” Talking about a comprehensive government plan for the next four …

Greek Pension Funds in Difficult Situation

July 21, 2011 Economy 1

Greek pension funds go from bad to worst. No wonder that with an unemployment galloping at 16% -and rising tendency- you will hardly find labourers pay their contributions. Furthermore the increased unemployment benefits paid out to several hundred thousands jobless do not make things better. One grave mistake of the …

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