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Danish tourists arrested in Zakynthos for endangering minorTwo Danish tourists have been arrested by the police on the island of Zakynthos for endangering a minor. According to the public broadcaster ERT, a 34-year-old mother and her 31-year-old partner left their one-year-old baby locked inside a rented car while they went shopping on the pedestrian street of Tsilivi, a popular tourist resort.Alerted by concerned local residents who noticed the infant inside the vehicle, the police swiftly responded and freed the child from the car.
Tax declaration deadline extended to July 31The deadline for the filing of income tax returns for 2022 has been extended to July 31, following a decision by the Deputy Minister for Taxation Policy and Public Property Apostolos Vesyropoulos.Moreover, the payment deadline for the first tax instalment remains July 31.
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Greece appoints caretaker PM ahead of June electionGreece’s president appointed a caretaker prime minister on Wednesday to form a government that will lead the country to a repeat election on June 25, after last weekend’s inconclusive vote.Mitsotakis believes a second vote, which gives the leading party bonus seats, will give New Democracy the majority needed to rule alone.Under Greece’s electoral system, the winner of a second vote following an inconclusive first election can receive up to 50 bonus seats for every point it wins beyond 25%.
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Staff shortages jeopardize healthcare on islandsShortly before the summer season, public hospital workers are reporting significant shortages in essential medical specialties in health centers and hospitals on the Greek islands. They are calling upon the next government to prioritize the staffing of these positions.“The staffing problem is worsening by the day,” says Michalis Giannakos, president of the union representing Greek public hospital staff (POEDIN). “How can nurses be interested in a job at an island hospital or health center with a monthly salary of €800 when their place of residence is in another area? Rent and food costs alone far exceed their salaries,” he explains.
Bear spotted roaming near ThessalonikiLocal residents at a district east of Thessaloniki were warned about a rogue bear that was spotted roaming the region on Wednesday.Authorities warned that, should locals spot the animal they should inform the local police station.With the animal’s safety in mind, the municipality also informed the Thessaloniki Forestry Authority, the Hellenic Police and the deputy regional governor.
Ancient Greek coin sells for record price at Swiss auctionA rare ancient Greek coin fetched a record-breaking six million dollars at an auction held on May 19 at the Numismatica Ars Classica auction house in Zurich.The 2,400-year-old gold stater, minted around 340–25 B.C.E., was bought by a private collector, Artnet Magazine reported. Known as a Panticapaeum stater, after the ancient Greek city in modern-day Crimea, it features a wide-eyed satyr on the obverse and that of a griffin gripping a spear in its beak on the reverse. The high price is attributed to the coin’s quality, rarity, and the fact the supply of similar specimens is extremely limited.