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Greece’s tourism model and the transition to a more innovative economy

While summer may be winding down, water scarcity, overcrowded streets and rising housing costs are infuriating locals across southern European countries - especially those that rely on tourism. Greece is no exception, and we are seeing reactions to overtourism not only on Greece's top island destinations, but also in cities like Athens.

Athens University of Economics and Business names new management council

The composition of the new 11-member management council of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) has been announced by the university's rector, Dimitris Bourantonis.

The council comprises six internal members and five external members. 

The council's four-year term commences on September 1.

Rachel Reeves: Who is Labour’s ‘Thatcher’ to take the reins of the Treasury

Rachel Reeves, a former children’s chess champion and Bank of England economist, is expected to become Britain’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Following Labour’s landslide victory, Reeves is expected to take over the ministry after being the party’s shadow finance minister in opposition.

Cyprus appoints banker Patsalides as Central Bank governor

Career banker Christodoulos Patsalides was appointed governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus on Monday for a five-year term, the island's presidency said.

Patsalides, who will represent Cyprus on the rate-setting Governing Council of the ECB, takes up his duties on April 11, replacing Constantinos Herodotou.

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