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One Out of Five Greek Voters Over 71, 270,000 to Vote For The First Time

Out of a total of 9,808,760 Greek citizens that are called before the polls for the upcoming January 25 elections, some two million are aged over 71, the Interior Ministry statistics revealed, demonstrating the aging demographics of Greece. According to...

New Poll: SYRIZA in the Lead Over New Democracy by 7.5%

A new poll, conducted by the University of Macedonia and published by Greek newspaper “Kathimerini,” shows SYRIZA in the lead over New Democracy by 7.5%. Greek main opposition party SYRIZA leads with 27.5% compared to New Democracy's 20%, while “To Potami” comes third...

Origins of Greek Political Slang

Voters in Greece, tend to express their adoration or complete disapproval of parties or candidates with some really peculiar phrases. A  voter wanting to show strong discontent with a politician says, "Black to..." (followed by candidate's name). But where did that...

Latest Greek Poll Has Syriza In Lead

A new poll just released minutes ago reveals that a large number of Greek voters have turned to the radical left-wing Syriza Party in the wake of recent elections. The election has failed to produce a coalition so far,...

Greek Voters Face Tough Decision For Upcoming Election

Amid threats and blackmails, Greek citizens are called to vote in a general atmosphere of uncertainty and fear. Falsified dilemmas, mainly projected by PASOK and ND, such as the "drachma or euro prospect of prosperity or poverty," and "stability...