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No firefighting vessel, says ministry
ATHENS. For now, the installation of a fireboat in Corfu is out of the question. The area’s needs are met by the vessels stationed in Igoumenitsa and Patras.
Plans for offshore drilling in area being revived
ATHENS. ExxonMobil has acquired a 60% interest in the offshore block west of Corfu.
Site inspection for new prison at Rikini
CORFU. The team from the Suitability Committee was also accompanied by a delegation from the Municipality of North Corfu.
State of emergency declared in Alepou
CORFU. The decision mainly concerns the management of animal waste, the prevention of environmental pollution, and the protection of public health from possible contamination or foul smells.
Attempted burglary in Katomeri
CORFU. Two people were caught and three others are being sought for attempted burglary.
Health sector strike tomorrow, Thursday 6th November
CORFU. The support of the people of Corfu is sought, as it is essential that healthcare services meet the genuine and growing needs of our society.
New radar and air traffic controllers at airport: CAA employees reaction
CORFU. Corfu MP Gikas’ announcement is full of praise. A reality check comes from the comment of the CAA employees’ president, Dimitris Roussos.
Lorry giving off foul smell taken off ferry
CORFU. The stench spread throughout the vessel, creating an unbearable atmosphere for the other passengers.
Waste removal underway at Goggakis, with 25–30 tons per day
CORFU. The unanimous request of all factions in the Central Corfu municipal council is for a state of emergency to be declared in Alepou.
Corfu Airport closing again to carry out more work
ATHENS. Fraport announces the fourth and final (?) phase of the projects for compliance with the directives of the European Commission for air transport.
“The fire has been put out — but the pollution remains. Who is to blame?” Protest rally against the public health risks from Goggakis
CORFU. A large number of residents, both young and old, are taking part in the protest, along with representatives of parents’ associations and local councils.
Medical Association public guidelines: Serious public health risks
CORFU. The smell of decomposition has now become unbearable over a wide area, and serious risks to public health are emerging.
Protest demonstrations to protect public health
CORFU. Protests today, Monday 3/11, against the unacceptable prolongation of the public health issues in Alepou.
Residents react as Goggakis case takes dramatic turn!
CORFU. The Community Council, the Cultural Society, and Alepou Primary School and Kindergarten Parents and Guardians Association have unanimously decided to organise a mass protest on Monday, November 3, at 4:00 p.m. outside the Diellas supermarket in Alepou.
Hundreds of litres of chemicals to neutralise animal residues
CORFU. Stench, delay, and hundreds of litres of chemicals: the issue of the animal residues remains unresolved, while the authorities exchange correspondence and the area is suffocating in the stench. The Environment Ministry is demanding answers.
Parliament ratifies contract for new marina in Corfu
ATHENS. The concession for construction and operation rights has been granted for 40 years.
