Social media platforms have overtaken television as the primary source of political and social news for Greeks, according to a new Eurobarometer survey that highlights shifting information habits across Europe.
The flash survey, conducted in June 2025, found that 56% of respondents in Greece rely on social media for updates on current affairs, compared with 54% who use television. The findings mark a rare reversal of trends seen elsewhere in Europe, where seven in ten citizens still cite TV as their main source of news and only four in ten point to social media.
Even older Greeks, traditionally more attached to television, showed a slight but clear preference for digital platforms.
Search engines, video platforms, and conversations with friends and family followed as other major sources of information. Newspapers and magazines — including their online editions — ranked lowest in Greece, with only 34% of respondents turning to them for current affairs, compared with 40% across the EU.
The survey also found that Greeks use video platforms for news significantly more than the European average — 40% versus 26%.
Despite social media’s dominance, half of Greek respondents said they do not follow influencers or content creators, compared with 37% of respondents across Europe who said the same.
The findings reflect a broader transformation in Greece’s media landscape, as citizens increasingly bypass traditional broadcasters in favor of social media and digital content.