On 29 September 2008, it was announced that the provincial government and Mrs. Simon had reached a settlement of the dispute, under which she would receive €150,000 in recognition of Ötzi's discovery by her and her late husband and the tourist income that it attracts.
On 29 September 2008, it was announced that the provincial government and Mrs. Simon had reached a settlement of the dispute under which she would receive €150,000 in recognition of Ötzi's discovery by her and her late husband and the tourist income that it attracts.