Everyday Life in Greece

Government:. Greece is ruled under a Republic government. The president is elected for five years by the Parliament, not through direct popular vote. The current president of Greece is Karolos Papoulias, who is the seventh president of the third republic. 


Climate: The climate of Greece can be divided into three different Mediterraneans. The first is a dry Mediterranean, where the weather is almost always sunny and hot. However, winters are wet and any snow that falls does not last long. The next climate is Alpine Mediterranean in which the winters are harsh with abundant snowfalls, while the summers are cool with frequent thunderstorms. The last climate is the Continental Mediterranean where the summers are cool and wet.

Religion: The ancient Greek gods Zeus, Apollo, Hera, etc., were very popular in ancient times. However, this ancient Greek religion does not have many supporters left today. The majority of Greeks are Christians and are members of the Greek Orthodox Church. There is also a percentage of Muslims, Roman Catholics and Jews,  mostly in northeastern regions of Greece.

Superstitions: The most commonly believed superstition in Greece is the Evil Eye. The Evil Eye can supposedly strike at any given moment, resulting in streaks of bad luck. To ward it off, one can wear charms, necklaces, or bracelets with an eye engraved in them. The purpose of this charm is to reflect the evil away from oneself.