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ELSTAT: Births decline across almost all of Greece – Which region was the only one to resist the downturn

According to a new survey by ELSTAT, the most significant declines between 2025 and 2024 were recorded in November and January

Plevris: We will take tougher measures if there are migratory flows due to the war in the Middle East

"It is a very big mistake to discuss that the demographic issue will be solved with migrants" - "It is obvious that if we find ourselves in situations of instrumentalization of migrant flows, which we experienced last summer when we suspended asylum," he emphasized

Greeks are ageing rapidly – 34% of the population will be over 65 by 2060

Life expectancy has increased in Greece, but after age 65 two-thirds of the remaining years are spent with a chronic disease, Ministry of Health data show — presented by the Deputy Head of Central Macedonia

Demographics: The population has decreased by 500 thousand people

In 2023, births decreased to 72300, say researchers of the University of Thessaly - Progressive increase in rates of childlessness - "The life context in Greece today seems to be pushing young people either abroad or to childlessness"

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