Greek Women

Greek Women Are Becoming Mothers Later Than Ever, Eurostat Reports

Greek women are having their first children later than ever. The average age of first-time mothers in Greece reached 31.2 years in 2024, according to new data from Eurostat. The figure places Greece well above the European Union average...

The Life of a Greek Woman in Male-Dominated Afghanistan

From the moment I got on that shabby plane from Ariana Airlines, Afghanistan's national carrier, in the wee hours of a humid July night exactly twenty years ago, I realized what was in store for me in that far,...

Women Drive a New Era in Greece’s Shipping Industry

Women in Greece are entering the shipping sector faster than ever before, and this shift is changing the direction of the entire industry. As global shipping deals with new technology, worker shortages, and tougher climate rules, Greece now stands...

Reddit Users Rate Greek Women Third Most Beautiful in the World

In a survey conducted by insidermonkey.com, Reddit users voted and declared Greek women as the third most beautiful on the planet. Move over, Russia and Sweden—Greece is taking the podium! Based on the sheer number of comments on Reddit, Colombian...

Greece Set to Launch Voluntary Military Service for Women

Greece has announced that its armed forces will begin the voluntary enlistment of women as part of the country's "Agenda 2030," an approach aiming to reform the Greek Armed Forces. The announcement was made Monday, March 10, by Greek Defense...

51 Women Fall Victim to Domestic Violence Every Day in Greece

Fifty-one women fall victim to domestic violence daily in Greece, according to the latest data released by the Hellenic Police in 2024. Despite efforts to curb the incidents, the latest numbers mark a 87 percent increase within a year. The...

First Global ‘Women and Hellenism’ Conference Held in Ioannina, Greece

The first Global Women and Hellenism Conference was held in Ioannina, Greece in early September and made history, being a milestone for strengthening the presence and role of Greek women. Organized by the Melbourne, Australia-based Food for Thought Network (FFTN),...