Greek work ethic debunks ‘lazy’ myth

Long-held stereotypes about the work ethic of Greeks have been shattered by recent reports by Eurostat and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reports.

Contrary to the image of the "lazy Greek," data shows that workers in this country clock in more hours weekly and take fewer sick days compared to their northern European counterparts.

According to Eurostat, Greeks work an average of 39.9 hours per week, leading the European Union.

This is significantly higher than the Netherlands' 32.2 hours, Austria's 33.6 hours and Germany's 34 hours. The OECD also reports that Greeks take only four sick days per year on average, while Norwegians exceed 25 and Germans surpass 15.

The "lazy Greek" myth gained traction during the financial crisis, often perpetuated by foreign media and political rhetoric.

However, the latest statistics...