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Guidelines from the Medical Association on preventing the spread of diseases from refuse
CORFU. The huge piles of rapidly decaying waste, with which Corfu residents and visitors have had to co-exist recently, is fertile ground for the development of micro-organisms and also attract of insects and rodents which carry diseases.
Spraying to be carried out on piles of refuse
CORFU. Emergency spraying of piles of refuse with insecticides and fumigants in the districts of Corfu and Phaeaces, Korission, Lefkimmi, Meliteia, Achilleion, Parelion, Agios Georgios, Esperion, Thinalia, Kassopaion and Palaiokastritsa.
Explosive device found near to rubbish that caught fire in Lefkimmi
CORFU. The device was discovered by firefighters who were called out on Saturday night to a fire that had broken out in a pile of rubbish near Ag. Dimitrios cemetry, Lefkimmi.
Another fire put out - rubbish pile in Vrioni
CORFU. In the last 24 hours fires have broken out in refuse bins in several areas.
Refuse collection has begun
CORFU. According to sources close to the local authority, collection of refuse to be taken to Temploni for baling began at about 18:00 and is hoped to continue smoothly and gradually.
Rapid developments with the refuse
LEFKIMMI. Positive initial response from Lefkimmi Cultural Society regarding a meeting with the Mayor and Temploni, provided the discussion starts from scratch.
Couple accused of child molestation remanded in custody
CORFU. The Corfu couple accused of lewd behaviour with a 13-year-old were remanded in custody.
Rubbish burning in Sidari all night
CORFU. From early Monday morning firefighters fought to put out the fire that had broken out in a huge pile of rubbish in Sidari.
Mayor and Deputy Mayor found guilty of attempting to dump refuse in the overfull Temploni facility
CORFU. The court found the Mayor and Deputy Mayor found guilty of attempting to dump refuse in the overfull Temploni facility late on Friday night.
Couple face prosecution for child molestation
CORFU. A Corfu couple who were arrested yesterday are to appear before the Prosecutor on charges of child molestation and indecent acts.
΄Save Corfu΄: Rally at the Town Hall (Marasleion) on Friday
CORFU. Cry of anguish about the refuse problem from the Corfu Citizens Group.
Refuse collection to resume by order of the government
CORFU. Due to the critical situation and threat to public health.
Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Cleansing arrested at Temploni landfill
CORFU. Attempts were made this morning to dump refuse at the Temploni facility.
Municipality will put all refuse into containers temporarily
CORFU. Containers will be rented for all districts so that the island doesn΄t become one big rubbish dump.
Municipal Cleansing Services Announcement: No more refuse collection - don΄t put your rubbish in the bins!
CORFU. Refuse and waste should be kept at our homes and businesses - guidelines for dealing with the accumulation of rubbish.
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US Navy warship in Corfu Port constructed from steel salvaged from the Twin Towers in New York
Inside the USS New York (Photos: Vassilis Doukakis)CORFU. Steel salvaged from the World Trade Center after its destruction on September 11, 2001 was used in the construction of the ship΄s bow. This is why it was christened New York (2008) and was built to take part in "the war against terrorism".
Regional Governor refuses to meet with visiting American officers because of Gaza
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Governor, Theodoros Galiatsatos, informed the US Embassy in Greece that he would not meet with the officers from the US Naval vessel which is due to visit Corfu in the next few days as a symbolic gesture.
Karousades: An evening of live music
CORFU. The Karousades ΄Dinos Theotokis΄ Choir is organizing an evening of live music on Sunday 20th May.
