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Greece in the digital age mainly via mobile

Greece in the digital age mainly via mobile: Increasing use of the internet, social media and online shopping!

The new edition of Focus on Tech Life Tips by Focus Bari

According to the new edition of Focus on Tech Life by Focus Bari, which has been conducted nationwide continuously since 1995, it is observed:

  • Almost all of Greece is online, with the Region showing impressive growth.
  • Dynamic entry into the digital world for older age groups, with 45+ increasing dramatically.
  • Mobile phone use for online activities is exploding across the country, with Thessaloniki standing out on social media.
  • More than three out of four Greeks demand more protection from the state against electronic piracy and cybercrime.

See the whole survey presentation here

Parental Concerns in Greece: from safety to school shopping

More than one in two parents express concern about the safety of their children in the school environment!

According to a new nationwide survey by Focus Bari, entitled: “Parental concerns in Greece: From safety to school shopping” , it is found that:

  • Mental balance & bullying are the main parental concerns most prominently among moms and parents of teen and pre-teen children at the start of this school year.
  • For the new school year, parents choose school supplies mainly based on low prices and offers, taking into account the preferences of their children, while quality and durability seem to come in “second place” in view of the tight finances in Greek household.
  • The average expenditure on school supplies is €128, with older parents spending more.
  • Almost three out of four parents prefer to buy school supplies from physical stores, with just 7% opting exclusively for online shopping for these items.
  • Parents sourced school equipment from both well-known chain stores and local bookshops, with some choosing supermarkets.

See the whole survey presentation here

Two out of three Greeks say they spend time aimlessly on Social

According to the new edition of Focus on Tech Life of Focus Bari which has been conducted nationwide continuously since 1995:

  • All Greeks (96%) are internet users, while 79% of those aged 65-74 years surf daily, and even from their mobile phones, as…
  • Smartphone ownership has reached 95% in Greece
  • The use of social networks is the number one reason to connect to the internet, while…
  • Two out of three Greeks admit to idly browsing through social media
  • Seven out of ten Greeks have made at least one online purchase in the last six months, and the trend for online shopping is on the rise.
  • Finally, more than one in two Greeks consider AI to be a development in the advancement of technology, but…
  • Seven in ten are concerned about the possibility of AI getting “out of control”

See the whole new FOTL Tips issue here

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