Region
Construction of new road between Tria Gefyria and Vrioni gets the green light
CORFU. 27m Euros for the construction of a new road that will bypass the Tria Gefyria-Vrioni section.
Regional legislation for the protection and promotion of Corfu wetlands
CORFU. The legislation (385,000 Euros budget) relates to Antinioti Lagoon and Fonissa River, Korission and Lagoudia Islets, Alyki Lefkimmi and the coastal zone between Kanoni and Messonghi.
500,000 Euros for a Centre to promote biodiversity in Corfu and Paxos
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Governor signed off on funding of 500,000 Euros for the creation of a Centre to promote the biodiversity and protected areas of Corfu and Paxos.
Two contracts awarded to clean up rivers and streams in Corfu
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos signed two contracts for "Maintenance-Repair, Technical Works and Cleaning of rivers and streams in Corfu/Central Corfu & North Corfu".
1.22m Euro budget approved for ΄Town Festivals΄
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Governor signed approval for the programme which will run until 30/6/22.
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Regional Governor met with the chargé d’affaires from the Georgian Embassy in Greece
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos met with the chargé d’affaires from the Georgian Embassy in Greece Κον Giorgi at his office in Corfu.
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.
