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Special Regional Council meeting on new renewable energy zoning plan, with attention centered on Corfu and Ionian Islands.
CORFU. The new spatial planning framework for wind and photovoltaic installations is being introduced under an urgent procedure as the sole item on the agenda of the Ionian Islands Regional Council, which is being called upon to give its opinion on the draft plan that will determine where and under what conditions renewable energy projects can be developed on the islands.
Warning: Steep Fire Department fines – €2,250 for burning branches in Corfu
CORFU. A woman was hit with a costly penalty after burning plant waste in the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands. The Fire Department reminds residents that during the wildfire season, even a seemingly harmless fire can escalate into a destructive wildfire.
Contract being signed today for repairs at four points on faulty water pipeline
CORFU. Contract for the absorption of €1.6 million in rescue funding from the Ministry of Environment being signed this afternoon, after a two-year delay.
More spent in less time – the example of Corfu
ATHENS. According to an INSETE report based on data from the Bank of Greece, Greek tourism is seeing continued growth in visitor arrivals and tourism revenue, although the average duration of stays is decreasing. The Ionian Islands remain one of Greece΄s top destinations, as the focus of the tourism debate shifts from visitor numbers to the economic value each traveller generates.
Refuse collection begins in South Corfu
CORFU. With the publication of the relevant Government Gazette notices, the temporary suspension has been permanently lifted, ensuring the uninterrupted provision of cleaning services.
Fire in Temploni bulky-items area brought under control
CORFU. Emergency crews responded immediately, deploying ground personnel and heavy machinery. One firefighter was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Mountains of rubbish in South and Central Corfu – New decree expected to resolve the issue from Monday
CORFU. When refuse collection will begin.
Water supply problems in Peroulades caused by system failures and increased consumption
CORFU. Efforts by DEYA North Corfu to restore the network are underway – a specialised team from Larissa is coming to repair the pumps.
Quad bike accident: Rider trapped after falling down embankment – firefighters carry out rescue
CORFU. Two people were riding the quad bike. One was taken to hospital after being pinned beneath the vehicle, but fortunately his life is not in danger.
Fire crews dispatched to Corfu Port following reports of smoke on boat
CORFU. The Fire Service responded immediately at the cruise ship pier — the problem was traced to a battery.
Elderly woman pulled unconscious from sea at Ipsos beach
CORFU. The woman was spotted by bathers and rushed to hospital, where she regained consciousness several hours later. She remains hospitalised in serious condition.
Four arrested for stealing mobile phone from 13-year-old on bus
CORFU. Four Greek nationals, three of them minors, were arrested in Corfu for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a 13-year-old passenger on a city bus. The minors’ parents have also been included in the case for failing to properly supervise their children.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with car at Kaiser΄s Bridge
CORFU. The motorcyclist was rushed to hospital.
Basement fire at Kommeno hotel - immediate response and precautionary evacuation
CORFU. A major Fire Service response was dispatched to the scene, with five fire engines and senior fire officials attending. No individuals have been reported trapped.
Race against time to restore town’s water supply
CORFU. The aim is for Chryssiida to start functioning again at 14:00.
KTEL bus gets stuck in pothole in Chrysiida – Major traffic disruption
CORFU. The bus, carrying 35 passengers from Kavos, became trapped after the road surface subsided due to a fault in a DEYAK water pipeline.
Serious water supply disruptions - see which areas have outages. Emergency announcement from DEYAK
CORFU. Overnight water outage in the town and suburbs, from midnight on Saturday until 05:00 on Sunday morning.
Widespread criticism over passenger traffic at airport
CORFU. We reviewed the comments under the article presenting the airport data—call it market research if you like. The rise in airport traffic is a genuine statistical fact. The real question is what exactly is being measured and how much of that traffic ultimately remains in Corfu.
