Merkel, who played a pivotal role from 2011 when Greece entered its first bailout program until her retirement in 2021, shared critical moments and decisions in a packed hall at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
Nearly half (48%) admit to unconscious discrimination, 8% report deliberate discrimination, while 15% claim that they have never experienced discrimination.
According to the 2024 findings, 8.8% of Greek workers suffer from serious material and social deprivation — just behind Bulgaria’s 9.5%, and ahead of several other southern and eastern European countries, including Romania (7.8%), Hungary (5.4%), and Slovakia (3.3%).
To overcome these institutional limitations, the government is considering the creation of 45 new corporate entities — one for each of Greece’s river basins or designated regions.
France remains the EU leader in illegal cigarette consumption for yet another year, with such products accounting for 37.6% of total cigarette consumption
According to the National Observatory of Athens, recent satellite data shows sea surface temperatures across Greece ranging from 20 to 22°C — notably above average for this time of year. The unusually high readings are attributed to a combination of seasonal heat and the absence of strong winds, which normally help cool the water.
