environment
Ionian Islands Regional Council says ΄Yes΄ to plans for Skorpios island but with conditions
ARGOSTOLI. The Regional Council once again discussed the Environmental Impact Study for the investment in and construction and operation of a VIP Exclusive Club luxury tourist unit on the island of Skorpios.
Corfu Deputy Mayors in Brussels to request an extension for Lefkimmi
CORFU. Deputy Mayor for Technical Services A. Goulis and Deputy Mayor for Cleansing Services Spyros Aspiotis are in Brussels to meet with members of the European Environmental Committee.
1.2 million Euros for biodiversity projects in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. Following the signature of Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos yesterday two new biodiversity projects have been included in the ΄Protection of the Environment and Sustainable Development΄ programme which is part of the Ionian Islands Business Programme 2014-2020
Digital Environmental Registry now online
Members of the public and environmental organizations can now find out about any environmental licences.
My family and other animals fear for Corfu
Article by Lee Durrell in The Sunday Times, 20th May 2018. Her late husband, Gerald, recoiled as ΄carbuncles΄ sprouted on his island haven. Now Lee Durrell pleads against a huge development
Government ministries press for Lefkimmi landfill facility to be used
CORFU. Government ministries, led by the Ministry for the Environment, are pressing for the immediate implementation of the Regional Waste Management Plan (PESDA).
Environmental Department report confirms the wretched condition of Temploni landfill
CORFU. The report has been published following the inspection of Temploni landfill by the Regional Environmental Department.
See which Corfu beaches have been awarded blue flags this year
ATHENS. The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, which manages the Blue Flag programme in Greece, has awarded Blue Flags to 11 Corfu beaches this year.
Followgreen: An internet platform for recycling in Ioannina
IOANNINA. An integrated, innovative environmental awareness programme which rewards members of the public.
Sotiriotisa seafront ΄unrecognizable΄!
CORFU.The team of volunteers from ΄All together for Corfu΄ set to work on Tuesday.
Pink flamingos at the mercy of human ‘civilization’
CORFU. Instead of being protected and promoted, the wetland at Alykes, Lefkimmi is threatened by pollution and apathy.
Cultural societies and other organizations ‘roll up their sleeves’ to get going with recycling
CORFU. Nineteen cultural societies and eleven other organizations from around Corfu called for a meeting with the Deputy Mayor for Cleansing Services, Spyros Aspiotis, to discuss working together in a structured way for the recycling of waste.
12th annual seed exchange
CORFU. Corfu Society for the Protection of the Environment is organizing for the 12th year running the exchange of local seeds and plants in order to maintain and spread the traditional varieties.
Kanoni: Voluntary clean-up
CORFU. Kanoni Cultural Society is organizing a clean-up of the upper and lower roads in Kanoni.
Corfu MP meets with Deputy Minister for Environment with the focus being on Corfu ‘Natura’
The Corfu MP Fotini Vaki met with the Deputy Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Socrates Famellos, on Monday.
Environment Minister says to Corfu representatives – No riot police and no rubbish on the streets. Open up Lefkimmi as soon as possible
ATHENS. The magic solution that some were hoping for disappeared in a matter of 2½ hours on the 7th floor of the Ministry of the Interior building.
Man to face prosecution for black smoke in Dassia
CORFU. A 61-year-old man has been charged with an environmental offence.
Clearing the path at Old Sinies
CORFU. On Sunday 21st we’ll be clearing the path that leads to the traditional old village of Old Sinies.
