households

On 24 September 2015, migrants and refugees from countries including Iraq, the Syrian Arab Republic, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, as well as regions of the Balkans and Africa arrive by special train in Berlin.

In September 2015, around 600 refugees and migrants arrive daily to be registered and receive legal documentation to remain in Germany. The exodus of people from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East to Europe is the largest movement of people since World War II. In industrialized countries such as Greece and Germany, UNICEF stands ready to provide assistance requested by governments and has already undertaken a number of assessments to support local authorities facing unprecedented numbers of refugees and migrants. As these assessments are concluded, UNICEF is ready to provide further assistance as required, in line with its expertise.

25 million children in the EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion

17/11/2016 ENstaff EU, European Union, EUROSTAT, households, poverty, social exclusion, society

In 2015, around 25 million children, or 26.9% of the population aged 0 to 17, in the European Union (EU) were at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

society

ICT use by Greek households and individuals – 2015

16/12/2015 ENstaff e-commerce, Greece, households, ICT, internet

3 out of 10 persons aged 16-74 years old having ever accessed the internet, purchased or ordered goods or services over the internet for private use, during the 1st quarter of 2015.

econ/biz european union

Consumption per capita varied between 51% and 141% of the EU average

14/12/201514/12/2015 ENstaff Actual Individual Consumption, economy, EU, European Union, GDP, households, welfare

Actual Individual Consumption (AIC) is a measure of material welfare of households. Across the Member States in 2014, AIC per capita expressed in Purchasing Power Standards (PPS) varied from 51% of the European Union (EU) average in Bulgaria to 141% in Luxembourg.

interviews people

Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.