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Environmental tax: The economic impact on the Ionian Islands Region
The tax burden from the annual generation of Municipal Solid Waste for the Ionian Islands Region is €518.2 million.
Special Disaster Response Unit searching the bowels of the ship for the missing persons
CORFU. According to the data and official statements, 11 people are missing, including three Greeks, one of whom is from Corfu (Lefkimmi).
Deputy Minister of Interior announces reconstruction and maintenance of Vocational High School
CORFU. He witnessed for himself the poor condition of the school building.
Deputy Minister of Interior promises immediate payment of flood damage compensation to businesses
CORFU. “In the next few weeks, the files for the advance payment will be approved as a first form of relief to the businesses.”
Deputy Minister of Interior meets with Regional Governor
CORFU. Deputy Minister of Interior Stelios Petsas is in Corfu for a two-day visit.
Restrictions to be relaxed - but no carnival parades
ATHENS. Meetings yesterday and today. Measures to go into effect on Saturday.
Huge 454% increase in Corfu viral load
There was a huge increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town last week.
Plot of land for South Corfu Waste Transfer Station to be found soon
CORFU. Two private individuals have expressed interest in plots of land in Lefkimmi.
Health Minister tests positive for Covid
ATHENS. Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Twitter on Sunday evening that he had tested positive for Covid-19.
Greek vaccination certificates invalid without booster shot
The short extension in the validity of the vaccination certificates, which was given due to the ‘Elpis’ wave of bad weather, expires today, Monday 7 February.
Dog rescued after falling from precipice in Agios Stefanos Avliotes
CORFU. There was a 4-hour rescue operation for a small dog that fell from a precipice in Agios Stefanos Avliotes.
Greek PM announces reduction of ENFIA by 13%
8 out of 10 of our fellow citizens will pay even less ENFIA (property tax) – Properties worth up to €100,000, instead of €60,000 that was valid until now, will have a 30% reduction.
FODSA creates Circular Economy Watch Committee
CORFU. Eligible Municipalities will be able to organise their actions in a coordinated and methodical way.
Health workers to lose job unless they get vaccinated by 31 March says Health Minister
“Health workers who will not be vaccinated by March 31 will be fired from Greece’s National Health System (ESY),” Health Minister Thanos Plevris told SKAI TV channel.
Relaxation of Covid measures - restrictions on opening hours and music lifted
ATHENS. Minister of Health Thanos Plevris announced that restrictions on opening hours and music in the hospitality sector are being lifted.
Students report new problems at Corfu School of Tourism
CORFU. Students are demanding solutions from Tourism Minister and warn of protest action.
17-year-old boy injured by shotgun in Zakynthos
ZAKYNTHOS. The boy was accidentally shot by a classmate.
Inter-municipal animal shelter put out to tender
CORFU. A solution has finally been found for the huge problem of the management of stray animals throughout the island.
