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Illegal parking on crossings - for those that don΄t get it it΄s now been painted clearly.
CORFU. In collaboration with the Central Corfu Municipality the Regional Special Needs Association is trying to prevent parking on crossings.
Lamps replaced on Eth. Paleokastritsa Rd - Lights in Kontokoli pedestrian underpass
CORFU. Something which should go without saying...is news!
Toxic heavy metals found in Temploni olives - Unfit for consumption
CORFU. Temploni Association has announced that chenical analyses have found pollution in olives from farms next to the landfill.
Temploni requests Environmental Department inspection of stream neighbouring landfill
CORFU. Temploni Association has sent a request for an inspection of the stream next to the landfill to be conducted.
Natura Areas Protection Association in favour of concession of land in Dassia rather than money
CORFU. "Let΄s not destroy what has remained of the island΄s long-suffering environment in the name of temporary and doubtful profits!" the Association says in its statement regarding the Ikos investment in the former Club Med land.
Ionian Islands Museum Network
CORFU. The Ionian University is coordinating the establishment of a cooperative network for all the museums - and not just during the pandemic.
Questions from Corfu Waste Watch about transportation, new landfill, waste bales and costs
CORFU. "What΄s happening with the study for the new landfill? What΄s going to happen with the waste bales? Why are we transporting 2,500 tons instead of 4,000 and at a greater cost?"
€50k regional funding for rapid tests for hospitals and EODY mobile units
CORFU. The proposal from Deputy Regional Governor for Finance Katerina Mothonaio for the €50k funding was approved.
Greek Foreign Minister in quarantine following contact with Covid positive person
ATHENS. Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is in self-isolation following contact with a person who tested positive for Covid.
Ministry of Health: Free admission to private clinics for uninsured if necessary
ATHENS. Legislation is being presented to Parliament today to cover the costs of those who are uninsured being taken into private hospitals and clinics if necessary.
Desalination unit in Mathraki
CORFU. According to the contractual agreement, the work will be completed in the next two months.
Playmogreek: Miniature figures in Ionian Islands traditional dress
ATHENS. The Hellenic Ionian Islands Union is continuing to promote the region and has produced modern playmogreek figures.
€5m for flood protection in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. Funding was approved by the Ministry of Development & Investment - €1.25m allocated to Corfu.
΄Driving without alcohol΄ in Liston - European Night Without Accident
CORFU. Corfu took part in European Night Without Accident - a collaboration between the ΄Pavlos Milonas΄ Road Safety Institute, Equal Society and the Scout Civil Protection Team.
Temploni landfill: More toxic landfill leachate in lake following rain
CORFU. Temploni Cultural Society has published new audiovisual material following the heavy rainfall in October.
Covid Watch Committee: We need to stay alert in Corfu
CORFU. "It is clear that the virus is continuing to spread amongst the Corfu population and at an increased rate. The likelihood of multiple outbreaks and a local spike in the pandemic has increased," says the Municipal Covid Watch Committee report.
Corfu Tourist Accommodation: Regional programme of support is good but not enough
CORFU. Corfu Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners says funding to support businesses is not enough.
1st & 2nd High Schools broken into and vandalised
CORFU. It was discovered on Saturday that the doors to the building housing Corfu 1st and 2nd High Schools had been broken open.
