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Will we be going to the London World Travel Market?
ATHENS.The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) hasn΄t yet paid for the space where its booth will be set up.
Ionian Islands Regional Authority at Paris International Tourism Exhibition
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Authority officials expressed their satisfaction with the first day of exhibition, noting that the Ionian Islands booth is receiving many visitors, as the French market is one of the strong ones for our islands.
Dozens of fines for occupation of public spaces
CORFU. "Every piece of evidence supporting the above is, of course, available to everyone."
Regional Governor: "In 2,5 to 3 years the waste treatment plant will be operational"
CORFU. Meanwhile, he said that the Ionian Islands Regional Authority will proceed with a tender in order to achieve a reduction in the cost of waste management until the factory is built.
Boat out of control near Paxos
PAXOS. The departure of the yacht from Paxos has been prohibited until the presentation of a certificate of seaworthiness.
Mayor and Antiquities Inspectorate at odds over Frederick North statue
CORFU. Relocating the crumbling statue without authorisation sparked the anger of the mayor, who had not been asked. Antiquities Inspectorate, however had given written notice last year!
Up to 62% of water lost from supply networks!
ATHENS. Reasoning for the increase of water charges is in progress, following audits by the Regulatory Authority.
Facelift for the former prefecture
CORFU.Following the Central Corfu Municipality announcement about the complete upgrade of the Municipal Theatre.
Motorcycle and pedestrian involved in town centre accident
CORFU. Police are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the exact causes of the accident.
Man, 71, pulled out of sea dead
CORFU. First Port Authority Department of Paleokastritsa, which is conducting the preliminary investigation, has ordered an autopsy to be performed.
Man, 19, arrested in Corfu
CORFU. He was arrested for illegal possession of a weapon.
Impatience at progress of waste treatment plant construction
CORFU. Two (delayed) initiatives in order to solve waste management in Corfu. Time will tell.
Desalination unit in Lefkimmi
PIRAEUS. The Corfu MP Stefanos Gikas, who is Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs visits Corfu town, Lefkimmi and Diapontia Islands.
7% increase in arrivals at Corfu Airport in August
CORFU. There was an increase in passenger traffic and international arrivals, according to the official data from Fraport
Water supply cut off in Potamos
CORFU. DIADEYAK services are at the moment working to repair the damage.
Τwo-day meeting about water
CORFU. In today΄s Regional Authority meeting alternative water supply initiatives will be discussed, while Stεφανοσ Gikas and representatives from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs have been called to meeting on Friday.
Gikas΄ water supply initiative
CORFU. Mayors called to meeting on Friday. Desalination plants will be installed in at least the South.
Bad weather causes problems throughout Corfu
CORFU. Firefighters were called to cut trees and pump out water throughout many regions.
