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Goggakis waste being sent to animal by-product incineration plants
IOANNINA. The Epirus Waste Management Authority issued a statement following the issue that arose, clarifying that there is no question of any sanitary landfill disposal taking place at local waste sites.
Study for reconstruction of Kourkoulos Theatre in Paleokastritsa
CORFU. The study concerns the complete reconstruction of the open-air theatre, with the aim of restoring its functionality and aesthetics, as well as creating a modern and safe cultural space.
Car falls into sea – driver escapes unharmed
CORFU. A crane immediately arrived at the scene to retrieve the vehicle from the harbour bed.
Removal of waste from Goggakis begins
CORFU. The marathon procedure to give permission for the trucks was completed late on Thursday evening.
Clear-up at Goggakis
CORFU. The clear-up started with the inert materials and is expected to move on to the spoiled food, probably on Friday.
Lightning and storms hit Corfu
CORFU. The Sky Express flight that was unable to land on Wednesday night had to return.
Ratification of mega-yacht marina before Parliament
ATHENS. The seafront has still not been transferred to the Municipality.
Official decision of meeting on post-fire waste management
CORFU. They should be sprayed to render them inert, allowing for easier and less costly transportation.
Response awaited about where hazardous waste will be sent
ATHENS. This is where opinions differ. Each option entails a different cost.
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Emergency meeting at Ministry of Environment about Corfu
CORFU. The purpose is to address the problem that has arisen with the accumulated spoiled foodstuffs following the devastating fire at Goggakis.
155 violations of crash helmet law in Ionian Islands last week including 82 in Corfu
CORFU. From October 13 to 19, a total of 554 checks were carried out and 155 violations were confirmed for not using a protective helmet (82 in Corfu, 32 in Zakynthos, 25 in Cephalonia, and 16 in Lefkada).
Solution found for disposal of spoiled foodstuffs
CORFU. The information comes from sources close to the Secretary General for Solid Waste Management, Mr. Grafakos, and concerns the transfer of about 1,500 tons to a certified facility outside the island
Goggakis fire aftermath
CORFU. Grim scenes after the fire, with twisted metal sheets and spoiled food painting an eerie picture of devastation.
1,500-ton public health risk
CORFU. Up to 1,500 tons of fresh meat and fish are rotting under the sun at the ruined Goggakis premises in Corfu, creating a serious public health risk. Local authorities, in cooperation with the regional and municipal governments, are urgently seeking a way to manage the massive volume of waste, as the island currently has no operational landfill.
Fallen tree in North Corfu topples electricity pole
CORFU. Authorities report that, to safely carry out the work — including removing branches tangled in power lines — a temporary power outage is likely in the surrounding area within the next hour.
Goggakis premises completely destroyed in fire
CORFU. The fire destroyed everything. It all began with a single pallet.
Cars and motorcycles burnt in Messonghi fire
CORFU. This second fire means that the Fire Department’s Investigation Unit has plenty of work to do.
All-night battle with the flames at Goggakis Frozen Foods
CORFU. As of 7:50 a.m. Friday, firefighting efforts at the frozen foods company are continuing — the damage is extensive, and fumes pose a risk to nearby residents.
