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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.
Ionian Islands Development Conference begins 17 October
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Development Conference will take place from October 17 to 19 in Corfu, with the Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, attending.
Today΄s general strike
CORFU. Since early this morning, strike committees have blocked access to the Maraslio Town Hall to prevent strikebreakers from entering.
Maraslio Town Hall closed due to strike
CORFU. The president and members of the administration of the Workers Centre along with the private employees΄ union were there from early in the morning.
Journalists΄ work stoppage from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
ATHENS. By decision of the Panhellenic Federation of Journalists’ Unions, except for journalists covering the strike actions.
Trapped driver, 75, has to be rescued after her car overturns in Afra
CORFU. The exact causes of the accident are being investigated by Corfu Traffic Police.
Teachers΄ strike on Tuesday 14 October
CORFU. ELME union has announced that they will meet up at 10:30 at the high schools and take part in the rally at 11:00 at the Workers Centre.
Serious accident in Kontokali involving car and motorcycle
CORFU. The motorcyclist was injured and was immediately taken to the General Hospital by ambulance.
Corfu Short-Term Rental Sector: ΄Putting People First, Not Walls΄
CORFU. The official response of the Corfu short-term rental sector to the recent statements and proposals of the Corfu Hotel Chamber regarding the ΄suspension of new licences΄
