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Question to Meropi Ydraiou regarding airport and port waste
CORFU. The leader of the ΄Prota i Kerkyra΄ party Giorgos Kaloudis has asked for information regarding airport and port waste.
Meropi Ydraiou: There are some who want Corfu to live through the nightmare with the rubbish again
CORFU. "Some people are obviously not happy because the removal of the waste has come through my persistance and efforts," said Meropi Ydraiou.
South Corfu Mayor walks out of Solid Waste Management Organisation (FoDSA) meeting in protest
CORFU. Tensions ran high yet again at the meeting of the Solid Waste Management Organisation (FoDSA) as South Corfu Mayor Kostas Lessis and Deputy Mayor Socrates Andriotis walked out as a "matter of dignity".
Kinopiastes Philharmonic Society concert
CORFU. Kinopiastes Philharmonic Society will be holding a celebratory concert on Monday 6 January.
"We didn΄t mention Corfu because the facility will be put out to tender earlier," says General Secretary for Waste Management
ATHENS. Following the Environment Ministry΄s announcement of the 17 new waste management facilities the General Secretary for Waste Management Manolis Grafakos made a statement regarding Corfu, which wasn΄t included in the list.
Meropi Ydraiou considers that "Locals won΄t pay anything extra for the waste transportation"
CORFU. At yesterday΄s emergency meeting of the Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipal Council Mayor Meropi Ydraiou said that she considered that locals won΄t have to pay extra for the transportation of waste to Kozani.
Ministry announces list of 17 new waste management facilities in Greece - Corfu not on the list!
ATHENS. The announcement came after yesterday΄s meeting at the Ministry for Environment & Energy chaired by the Minister Kostis Hadjidakis - with no mention of the invitation for tenders for Corfu Waste Management facility.
Mushroom Lovers and San Giacomo Association at ΄Christmas Fairy Tale΄
CORFU. Along with delicacies, Corfu Mushroom Lovers Society and San Giacomo Association gave out a message with their actions in Old Town Hall on Sunday morning.
Zero Waste delicacies from Corfu Mushroom Lovers Society at the ΄Christmas Fairy Tale΄
CORFU. There will also be a donation box for the victims of the Mantouki fire.
Meropi Ydraiou meets with Trikala Mayor
TRIKALA. On her visit to the Thessalian town the Mayor of Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands had the opportunity to discuss ways of developing collaboration between Corfu and Trikala with the exchange of expertise between the two Local Authorities.
Four parties request that the topic of Zero Waste be discussed at the next Municipal Council meeting
CORFU. Four local parties are asking for Corfu Zero Waste to be discussed at the next Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Council meeting.
Continuing tensions between the Mayors at Solid Waste Management Organisation (FoDSA) meeting.
CORFU. There was a tense atmosphere at the meeting of the Solid Waste Management Organisation (FoDSA) on Monday.
Invitation for tenders for the new Waste Management Facility at the beginning of 2020
ATHENS. The invitation for tenders for the new Waste Management Facility in Corfu will go out in the new year according to a report in ypodomes.com.
"The Elves΄ Apple Tree" at Kinopiastes School Centre
CORFU. Kinopiastes School PGA are organising a special Christmas event on Sunday 15 December.
The example of Catalonia and a change of direction for Corfu
CORFU. The Director of the Catalonia Waste Management Organisation Josep Maria Tost i Borras describes how Catalonia managed its waste and is considered to be one of the most successful European models.
Meropi Ydraiou elected President of Corfu Solid Waste Management Organisation - Sarlis Vice-President
CORFU. With 6 votes against 5 for South Corfu Mayor Kostas Lessis Meropi Ydraiou was elected President of Corfu Solid Waste Management Organisation (FODSA).
Meropi Ydraiou updates the Municipal Council on the waste situation
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor Meropi Ydraiou made an appeal to the Council to raise awareness and embrace the culture of recycling.
Team has arrived in Corfu to fix the Old Fortress ΄cross΄
CORFU. A team of engineers from Athens Polytechnic has come to Corfu to stabilise the cross at the Old Fortress.
