HEALTH Changes aimed at reducing misuse are being prepared, but worker representatives insist genuine patients must not pay the price. Photo credit: Unsplash Government plans crackdown on public sector sick leave abuse Newsroom The government is preparing changes to the rules on sick leave across the public sector, saying the goal is to tackle abuse while protecting the system for employees who genuinely need time off because of illness. READ MORE
Putin orders retaliatory sanctions against West The Russian government has 10 days to compile lists of foreign individuals and companies to be sanctioned Source: Reuters 03/05/2022 | NEWS
PM hails ‘new energy gateway’ at LNG terminal project launch in northern Greece The new terminal will begin operations on December 2023 Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 03/05/2022 | NEWS
EU states divided over Russian oil sanctions The European Commission may offer Hungary and Slovakia an exemption or a long transition period Source: Reuters 03/05/2022 | NEWS
Plastic waste could be a thing of the past thanks to a new enzyme Developed by engineers, FAST-PETase can break down plastic in hours rather than centuries if left alone 03/05/2022 | NEWS
Cyprus struggles to find anti-corruption auditors House committee members raise concerns over picks after dozens refused to go through vetting process Newsroom 03/05/2022 | NEWS
Protests erupt after potential US Supreme Court move to overturn abortion rights ruling Abortion is one of the most divisive issues in U.S. politics and has been for nearly a half-century Source: Reuters 03/05/2022 | NEWS
Cooler weather and rain expected in the next few days Dust prevails, gradually decreasing on Wednesday onwards 03/05/2022 | NEWS
Metsola: 'Democracy does not exist without freedom of the press' Journalists should not have to face the dilemma of either having to reveal the truth or stay alive Source: CNA 03/05/2022 | NEWS
UEFA: Russian teams excluded from next season UEFA announced harsh measures against Russian teams (clubs and national teams) Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 03/05/2022 | NEWS
Kitten kicker arrested Animal torture in Greece is punishable by a fine of 50,000 euros and up to 10 years in prison Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 03/05/2022 | NEWS
