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Corfu Canine Club against mandatory sterilisation of dogs
CORFU. Corfu Canine Club has issued a statement regarding the legislation the government is trying to pass for the sterilisation of hunting and other dogs.
Meropi Ydraiou and Rodi Kratsa discuss Solid Waste Management Organisation (FODSA)
CORFU. With a limited number of people and in what was described as a positive atmosphere, exploratory discussions began on Thursday morning between the Regional Authority and SYDISA.
Vaccination will not be a prerequisite for travel says Tourism Minister
ATHENS. "Despite the new circumstances - not only Covid-19, but also Brexit - the UK will again be a big market for Greece this year."
Central Corfu Municipality in sea and coastal clean-up project
CORFU. The Municipality is taking part in the European Commission 100 Intelligent Cities Challenge in the category ΄Waste Management and Circular Economy΄.
Spyros Neratzis happy with recycling in North Corfu
CORFU. "Another 524 ΄kilos΄ of love and care from the volunteers recycling at Sinies Green Spot," said the President of All Together for Corfu.
Marine Minister tests positive for Covid-19
ATHENS. The Minister of Mercantile Marine and Island Policy Yiannis Plakiotakis has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at home.
Tourism Minister and Deputy Minister self-isolating
ATHENS. Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis and Deputy Minister Manos Konsolas are isolating as a precaution.
Minister of Health outlines vaccine plan for the country
ATHENS. Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias presented the vaccination plan for Greece on Wednesday evening.
Government planning restart of retail trade followed by catering businesses
ATHENS. According to the Deputy Development Minister, "The market cannot open without strict measures" and the government is planning to restart retail trade first from 1 December followed by catering businesses.
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?"
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.
Sotiris Tsiodras: "Over 170 hospital admissions a day"
ATHENS. Professor Tsiodras says the pressure on the National Health System is unbearable - Over 9% positive results from PCR tests.
Minister of Health announces there will be national lockdown
ATHENS. The Minister said that the Greek PM and Government have accepted the recommendation from infectious diseases specialists.
Clean-up at the Old Fortress - bulky waste from Public Library removed
CORFU. The bulky waste left after the improvement work to the National Archives Centre and the Public Library was removed.
Players from Asteras Petriti football club take Covid-19 tests
CORFU. South Corfu Municipality disinfected all the club facilities and 3 players΄ tests came back negative.
Meropi Ydraiou meets with Deputy Minister for Tourism
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor met with the Deputy Minister for Tourism Manos Konsolas this afternoon.
Waste Watch Corfu accuses Regional Administration of "discriminating against Corfu"
CORFU. Waste Watch Corfu has hit out at the Regional Administration for not requesting environmental pollution measurements following the fire at Temploni landfill as they had done for Cephalonia.
Restrictive measures extended in Corfu and elsewhere until end of September
ATHENS. The restrictive measures in Corfu and elsewhere have been extended with a Joint Ministerial Decision issued in the early hours of 16 September!
