Region
Slovakian Ambassador visits Corfu
CORFU. She met with the Regional Governor and the Deputy Mayor.
Ionian Islands Regional Governor visits Zakynthos
ZAKYNTHOS. Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos and a team from Athens visited the island to inspect the damage and get a clear picture of the situation.
Hydrocarbon exploration to begin soon in the sea near Corfu
CORFU. The French multinational company Total are preparing to begin explorations and it is estimated that drilling operations will begin at the end of 2020.
Ionian Islands Regional Council says ΄Yes΄ to plans for Skorpios island but with conditions
ARGOSTOLI. The Regional Council once again discussed the Environmental Impact Study for the investment in and construction and operation of a VIP Exclusive Club luxury tourist unit on the island of Skorpios.
Regional Council in favour of dividing the Municipalities in Corfu and Cephalonia
ARGOSTOLI. It said, however, that the discussion needs to take place at a local level, intiated by the local authorities.
Inspection by Regional Administration before decision on what to do about work on Potamos bridge
CORFU. Reinforcement work on the Potamos bridge - a typical case of bureaucratic ineptitude.
Unanimous vote from the Regional Council regarding the discontinuation of ferry services to the Diapontia Islands
CORFU. The Regional Council issued a statement - unanimously agreed - regarding the discontinuation of the Corfu - Diapontia Islands ferry service.
19 million Euros for Corfu roads
CORFU. Deputy Regional Governor for Corfu Nikoletta Pandi made the announcement at Wednesday afternoon΄s Regional Council meeting.
Plans for an International Ionian Islands Council
CORFU. Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos presented the unanimously-agreed conclusions from the 1st International Conference for Ionian Islands Expatriates.
Regional Governor: Abusive comments and threats are undemocratic
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos issued a statement condemning the incidents leading to the Town Council being cut short.
Strategic development of the Ionian Islands tourism product
CORFU. The main focus was on expanding tourism beyond the normal season and enhancing the tourism product.
Regional Administration and other organizations to meet and seek ways for South Corfu to return to normality
CORFU. Wide-ranging meeting on Thursday 26th July.
The complete plan for waste management in Corfu from the Minister for the Interior
ATHENS. Minister Panos Skourletis gave a comprehensive answer to a question from MP Emmanuel Konsolas (New Democracy). Below is the Minister’s response to the question from Mr. Konsolas on the subject of ‘Immediate measures and changes to the official legislation in order to tackle the explosive refuse situation in Corfu - which is a danger to public health and is damaging the island’s image as a tourist resort’.
Children plant flowers outside the Ionian Islands Regional Administration building
CORFU. Children from the 2nd Summer Sports Camp, organized by the Ioannis Capodistrias Sports Club and the Corfu Gymnastics Club, brought colour and life to the area outside the Ionian Islands Regional Administration building.
Temploni cells closed down permanently: Solid Waste Management Organization fined
CORFU. The decision to close down the three cells (A, B & C) at Temploni landfill came from the Ionian Islands Regional Governor on the recommendation of the responsible department. Administrative penalties and fine were also imposed on SYDISA.
New waste management project with a budget of 925,000 Euros
CORFU. The new project is the ΄Development of a network for the separate collection of bio-waste in Corfu Municipality΄.
Regional Governor refuses to meet with visiting American officers because of Gaza
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Governor, Theodoros Galiatsatos, informed the US Embassy in Greece that he would not meet with the officers from the US Naval vessel which is due to visit Corfu in the next few days as a symbolic gesture.
The rubbish is your problem - not a police problem
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Police Officers Union issued a statement in which they told Mr. Galiatsatos (also for Mr. Nikolouzos΄ ears) that ΄the rubbish is your problem - not a police problem΄.
