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Problem with waste collection due to illegal disposal of residue
IOANNINA. A case file has been opened against those involved in the collection/transport and disposal. The Regional Health Authority is requesting the Municipality to carry out extensive rodent control in the wider Alepou area.
Goggakis clean-up continuing
CORFU. When is the waste collection expected to be completed? Concern among local residents who have been overwhelmed by the stench.
Goggakis waste being sent to animal by-product incineration plants
IOANNINA. The Epirus Waste Management Authority issued a statement following the issue that arose, clarifying that there is no question of any sanitary landfill disposal taking place at local waste sites.
Removal of waste from Goggakis begins
CORFU. The marathon procedure to give permission for the trucks was completed late on Thursday evening.
Official decision of meeting on post-fire waste management
CORFU. They should be sprayed to render them inert, allowing for easier and less costly transportation.
Response awaited about where hazardous waste will be sent
ATHENS. This is where opinions differ. Each option entails a different cost.
Waste Management – a noose around Corfu’s neck
CORFU. The Regional Governor and the mayors of South and North Corfu hurried to meet with the Secretary-General for Solid Waste Management.
“Pay-as-you-throw” waste management system
CORFU. Hoteliers event attended by the Secretary General for Waste Management, focusing on the relationship between local authorities and tourist establishments and their waste, with the goal of achieving zero waste.
Corfu pupils to represent Greece in STEM Racing Aramco 2025 World Finals in Singapore
CORFU. The talented pupils will compete against teams from 32 countries in the largest World Final held to date, from September 27 to October 2 at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.
Temporary suspension of refuse collection in South Corfu
CORFU. Residents are kindly requested to limit, as much as possible, the disposal of waste into the bins during this period, in order to avoid overflow and the burden on public health and the environment.
Car comes off road in Agios Stefanos Sinion: "If barriers aren’t put up there, someone will be killed."
CORFU. For reasons still unknown, the vehicle veered off course and plunged into a ravine, but was saved by the dense vegetation, which acted as a natural barrier.
Let΄s see - will there be flooding again with the first rains or not?
CORFU. No one knows when the sewer project in Spilia will be completed. Because of the delays, the area floods whenever the first rains arrive.
Boats collide off Agios Stefanos Avlioton
CORFU. A woman suffered minor injuries.
34 fines imposed by Central Corfu Municipal Cleaning & Recycling Service over last few days
CORFU. The fines ranged from €200 to €2000.
Trumpet Master Class from Nello Salza 9-10 August
CORFU. The event will take place at the ΄Capodistrias΄ Philharmonic Society.
Proper disposal of another 5,000 mattresses in North Corfu
CORFU. "We urge residents not to abandon mattresses and bulky items next to refuse bins, as this causes disruption and visual pollution."
Refuse collection schedule changing due to heatwave – Only at night and early morning
CORFU. According to the announcement by the relevant authorities, refuse collection will take place only at night and in the very early morning hours, for the protection of the workers.
΄Awareness Journey΄ for protection of Mediterranean monk seal arriving in Corfu
CORFU. Through live narratives, hands-on activities, and interactive tools, the members of the mission aim to inform and mobilise local communities for the protection of endangered marine species and ecosystems.
