News

΄No΄ to the riot police and Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. There was a demonstration in Georgaki Square in Corfu Town last night calling for the withdrawal of the riot police (MAT) and the closure of Lefkimmi landfill.
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The Municipality will be responsible for mixed waste and private contractors for recyclable materials.
CORFU. The plan for refuse collection was urgently revised. We are in the Nikolouzos era - this local authority΄s final term.

1.2 million Euros for Green Point in Kinopiastes
CORFU. Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos put his signature to the project ΄Construction and Equipping of a Green Point in Corfu Municipality΄ with a budget of 1,162,506 Euros.

Corfu Surgical Association - voluntary blood donation
CORFU. In aid of the wildfire victims.

Corfu Rotary Club has cancelled today΄s event
CORFU. In observation of the period of national mourning.

Observe the total lunar eclipse from Aktaion
CORFU. On Friday night, 27th July, we have the opportunity to see the total lunar eclipse in Greece.

Town Council emergency meeting breaks up with the parties walking out
CORFU. The meeting was cut short and will continue this evening.
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Let there (not) be light! - Eth.Palaiokastritsas Rd
CORFU. A drive along Eth. Palaiokastritsas Rd. can reveal a lot of the ΄peculiarities΄ of this busy road.

Corfu organizations collecting supplies for wildfire victims
CORFU. The people of Corfu are requested to help in any way they can with donations of food, infant items and medicines.

Red Cross: Collection of supplies and blood donation for the wildfire victims
CORFU. The regional branch of the Greek Red Cross is collaborating with the Municipality and ΄All Together for Corfu΄ to collect basic necessities for the wildfire victims.

Capodistrias Philharmonic Percussion concert postponed
CORFU. Capodistrias Philharmonic Society is observing the three days of national mourning for the victims of the tragic wildfire in Attica.

Support and aid need to be properly organized and coordinated
There are at least two questions raised by the organized efforts in Corfu in response to the human tragedy which, fortunately, did not happen here.

Three days of national mourning - flags at half-mast
ATHENS. Following Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras΄ declaration of 3 days of national mourning for the victims of the recent wildfires, the Minister for the Interior Panos Skourletis announced that flags on all public buildings will be flown at half-mast.

Corfu Municipality Civil Protection Services in increased preparedness
CORFU. Patrol vehicles and guidelines for the public.

Greek Red Cross: Special bank account for donations in aid of Attica wildfire victims
ATHENS. In response to the national tragedy of the devastating wildfires in Attica, the Greek Red Cross has opened a bank account for donations from individuals and businesses who wish to help the fire victims.

Aid for Attica wildfire victims
CORFU. Blood donation, accommodation and care, helpline, food.

Lefkimmi residue landfill has two and a half years life left. Are the riot police going to stay that long as well?
CORFU. The waste management plan for Corfu step-by-step. The puzzles and pitfalls that need to be faced over the next three years.

Dead and injured in wildfire devastation in Eastern Attica
ATHENS. There are 49 officially confirmed deaths from the wildfire in Eastern Attica according to the latest information from the Fire Service representative Stavroula Malliri a few minutes ago.