Council
Municipal Council: “Yes” to exploratory drilling, unanimity on Women΄s Shelter
CORFU. A five-hour meeting featuring heated debate over drilling in the Ionian, changes to the Municipal Market, decisions on school infrastructure, and efforts to secure funding for the historic British-era Aqueduct, known locally as Gyarda.
Yes to exploration now, with new decision if deposit is found
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Council essentially aligned itself with the position already adopted by the Epirus Region: consent to the exploratory drilling now, followed by a reassessment of the issue immediately after the results are known, should they pave the way for the next stage of development.
Ionian Islands Region recommends backing Asopos-1 drilling with 17 conditions
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region’s Department of Environment has backed exploratory drilling in Block 2 of the Ionian Sea, but with a series of strict environmental and operational conditions. The final say rests with the Regional Council.
Man arrested for municipal council bomb hoax
CORFU. A Greek national was quickly identified and arrested after he called in a report about placing an explosive device in a building in Corfu.
Corfu ESYN (National Council Against Drugs) Festival
CORFU. The Festival of the Corfu Branch of the National Council Against Drugs (ESYN) will begin on 24 May and will conclude on 28 June.
South Corfu majority party councillors also ready to resign
CORFU. The councillors are ready to resign if the Mayor goes ahead with his resignation.
Central Corfu Municipality appeals to Council of State regarding municipal taxes
CORFU. Municipality decides to assign the case to a specialised law firm in Athens for a fee of €6,800. An urgent decision by the Municipal Committee on Friday. An urgent convening of the municipal council for its approval—ironically—on April Fool’s Day.
Operating regulations for Garitsa Park approved by Local Council amid strong reactions
CORFU. Garitsa Park Association: "What you are doing is illegal. The final decision will be made at the next Municipal Council meeting, where we will determine our next steps. We will take legal action."
Appeal to Council of State regarding pricing of water
ATHENS. This is the second time that unions, other organisations and citizens have asked the Council of State to annul a ministerial decision regarding the method of water pricing!
It doesn΄t take long to go from there΄s plenty of water to the boreholes have dried up
CORFU. After this summer΄s experience, it΄s time to find a solution.
Why the Central Corfu Municipality is proposing the dissolution of DIADEYAK just before the ΄regional΄ water management legislation
CORFU. The proposal concerning the dissolution of DIADEYAK is returning to today΄s municipal council meeting.
Dissolution of the last intermunicipal facility
CORFU. Central Corfu municipal council will discuss this matter - meanwhile a bill is about to restore management to the island as a whole!
No one any the wiser following accountability meeting
CORFU. The water issue was the main subject matter of Monday΄s municipal council meeting. Friday΄s meeting is likely to be postponed due to municipal councillors leaving for Thessaloniki International Fair.
Hot topic of water supply discussed at Municipal Council Accountability meeting
CORFU. What DEYA President Mazis said about water supply.
Fast track plan for construction of Kontokali-Gouvia school centre
CORFU. It was voted on by Central Corfu Municipal Council - The location, buildings, facilities and their uses.
Possible €300k budget for promotion of Ionian Islands tourism
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Council is meeting today to approve the 2024 programme.
North Corfu Water Supply and Sewerage Company can be sustainable if managed efficiently
CORFU. The recommendation for the establishment of an autonomous water supply company in North Corfu was approved by a majority vote during the municipal council meeting held on Saturday evening in Acharavi.
Kyriaki Pavlopoulou is the new South Corfu Municipal Council President
CORFU. The elections took place at a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
