In the first public opinion poll for 2023, the difference between ruling conservative New Democracy and main opposition party, left-wing SYRIZA has fallen below 7 percent, as the price hikes keep bothering the Greek public. According to ALCO conducte don behalf of Alpha TV, the difference between ND and SYRIZA …
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Greek cuisine 2nd Best in the world for 2022 (POLL)
Greek cuisine is the 2nd best in the world for 2022, as voted by users of the platform Taste Atlas around the world, choosing from almost 100 different countries for the whole year. However, even though Greece is second top in general, it loses many points when it comes to …
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48% of Greeks hesitate to approve EU’s backing for Ukraine (POLL)
Deviating from the general mood in Europe, a large number of Greeks hesitate to declare their approval of the European Union’s backing for Ukraine following the Russian invasion. In the relevant question of the Parliament’s Eurobarometer for autumn 2022, a majority of citizens in the 24 member-states approve of the …
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8 out of 10 Greeks believe the Justice system is “slow” and “politically controlled”
Eight out of ten citizens believe that the Greek justice system is “slow”, while 7 out of 10 characterize it as “legally a labyrinthine, politically controlled and insufficiently organized.” Τhese findings are included in the conclusions of a Metron Analysis poll regarding the relationship between citizens and the justice system …
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Cost of living, Patsis scandal close ND-SYRIZA difference
The cost of living and the scandal with -now ex New Democracy- MP Andreas Patsis cast a shadow at the ruling conservative party which sees its rates in in public opinion polls in decline. Difference between ruling ND and main opposition left-wing SYRIZA dropped to 6.1% in a poll conducted …
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“Shrinkflation” in Greece: Consumers strike back (POLL)
I have been literally frustrated by shrinkflation, spending more and more money to buy less product. And I was shocked over the weekend when I realized I spent a whole of 130 euros for supermarket purchases. It was supposed to be shopping to cover weekly needs. I did online shopping …
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MRB Poll: Difference between New Democracy and SYRIZA getting smaller
The difference between ruling conservative New Democracy and main opposition left-wing SYRIZA is getting smaller and closed to 7.2% from 8.2% about three weeks earlier, a poll has shown. According to a public opinion poll conducted by MRB June 22-30, 2022, in terms of voting intention, the ND party leads …
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More than 50% of Greeks will no go on vacation this summer (POLL)
More than 50% of Greeks do not plant to go on vaccination this year, a recent poll has found out. This is a relative high percentage in a country where summer vacation is considered “a must”, especially for the residents of urban centers like capital Athens or Thessaloniki, who seek …
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Poll: Price hikes cause of concern, ND-SYRIZA difference drops to 10.5%, no technocrats gov’t
Difference between ruling conservative New Democracy and main opposition party left-wing SYRIZA has decreased to 10.5% in the preference of potential voters as the high energy cost and the price hikes are a reason of concern for 47% of the Greeks. At the same time, Greeks seem to turn down …
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Anti-vaxxers in Greece claim “coercion policy” as reason of denial, poll finds
The majority of anti-vaxxers in Greece refuse to get the vaccines against Covid-19 because they are force to to do, a recent public opinion poll has found. According to a survey by Focus Bari for YouGov.gr conducted December 21-31, 2021 on a sample of 1,002 people aged 18-74 vaccine reluctance …
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87% of Greeks believe Corruption goes “unpunished”, poll by National Transparency
The overwhelming majority of Greeks believe that corruption goes unpunished and two in three Greeks believe corruption is “very important” and rarely punished, according to a public opinion poll by the National Transparency Authority (NTA) presented at the 1st Integrity Forum on Thursday. Results were based on 777 questionnaires completed …
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Over 180,000 checks as restrictions for unvaccinated in effect (POLL)
Greece’s authorities conducted over 180,000 checks and inspections across the country over the weekend to enforce the new measures and restrictions imposed since Saturday due to the increase of coronavirus infections. Many checks ended up in arrests, fines and the closure of businesses. 90,882 checks were carried out on Satuday …
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Majority of Greeks trust Covid-vaccines, yet they’d rather see the others get the jab
Nearly two-thirds of Greeks believe getting vaccinated against Covid-19 can beat the pandemic. Most of them favor the mandatory vaccination for certain groups such as healthcare workers, nursing home staff and teachers, a survey showed on Thursday. The findings come as the government pushes vaccinations by offering cash and other …
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Pandemic fatigue reflects in latest poll
The extent of pandemic fatigue among the general public was reflected in the most recent poll on Monday by Pulse on behalf of Skai TV which showed that more than a third of those surveyed called for an immediate easing of the restrictive measures. The poll conducted on March 26-28 …
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Greeks blame “Tourism” for 2. pandemic wave. Take the Poll!
Almost half of the Greek attribute the second wave of the pandemic to the opening of tourism in summer practically without restrictions. In a survey conducted by MRB on behalf of STAR TV on major issues regarding the pandemic, half of the Greeks said also that they will be vaccinated …
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Poll: Seven in ten Greeks concerned about Covid-19, Turkey
Seven in ten Greeks are worried about the course of the pandemic in the country, while they express concern about the , Turkish aggression in the East Mediterranean at an even higher rate, a public opinion poll has found. According to the poll conducted by Pulse on behalf of Skai, …
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Coronavirus Greece: 286 new cases, 3 more deaths
Daily coronavirus cases in Greece slightly decreased below 300 on Friday with authorities announcing 286 new cases in the last 24 hours. 51 of the new cases 24 of the new cases are linked to known clusters and 37 have been detected among tourists. Three more deaths raised death toll …
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Turkey doesn’t expect EU sanctions, says FM Cavusoglu (POLL)
Τurkey does not step back from its claims in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and both the foreign and the defense ministers confirmed this on Monday. The withdrawal of seismic vessel Oruc Reis from the Greek continental shelf was merely for reasons of “maintenance” the top diplomat in Ankara said implying …
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Reluctant to enjoy summer holidays this year? (POLL)
A recent survey has shown that the majority of respondents are reluctant to spend on summer holidays and traveling this year. According to a survey conducted by GlobalWebIndex (GWI), spending on holidays and traveling is now second to health and safety due to the pandemic. The survey was conducted in …
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Majority of Greeks concerned about coronavirus after borders opening
Majority of Greeks are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic in the country after the opening of the borders and the increase of new infections. According to a public opinion survey conducted by PULSE on behalf of Skai TV, 64% of respondents have expressed concern. 6 out of 10 Greeks stated …
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