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Woman’s fall off Acropolis rock deemed a suicide
The death of a woman who fell off the outcrop of the Areopagus rock, northwest of the Acropolis, was deemed a suicide, police sources told kathimerini.gr on Tuesday afternoon.
Tourism revenues on the mend in Mediterranean countries
Even if the number of visitors has still not quite recovered to pre-pandemic levels, Mediterranean countries are enjoying a much-needed boost as inflation and a strong sector recovery lift this year’s tourist spending and tax receipts higher.
Probe into Russian money flows to Mt Athos monks
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority is investigating over 20 cases of suspicious transfers of significant amounts to the bank accounts of Mount Athos monasteries, as well as individual monks.
Unvaccinated healthcare workers to return to posts
Unvaccinated healthcare workers who were removed from their jobs for refusing to get the Covid-19 shots will be allowed to return to their posts before the end of the year, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Monday.
Costa Carras: Visionary Greek conservationist receives posthumous award
The extraordinary life and work of the late Costa Carras, visionary conservationist and co-founder of the Elliniki Etairia Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET), Greece’s largest environmental organization, was formally honored at this year’s Europa Nostra Awards in Prague.
Conservatives wooing young voters
The ruling New Democracy party is looking for ways to attract a large segment of the estimated 420,000 new voters at next year’s election.
Budget full of uncertainties
The Finance Ministry tabled a draft budget of great uncertainties in Parliament on Monday, due to the energy crisis, geopolitical instability and the possible recession in Europe, balancing between the need to continue supporting households and businesses and the goal of returning to primary surpluses.
Few foreign researchers in Greek universities
Greek universities trail all member-countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in attracting research students from abroad, according to the organization’s annual education report.
Corinth Canal closes again for continuation of restoration works
The Corinth Canal, an artificial canal in southern Greece, that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, closed again on Tuesday for the resumption of the second phase of the large-scale restoration works to make it safe for navigation, the managing company said in an announcement.