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Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas announces €9.5 million funding for Othoni Port
CORFU. The MP said that the extra funding is the result of successful negotiations between the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy and the European Commission, in cooperation with the Ministry of Development and the Ministry for Infrastructure and Transport.
Removal of waste from Diapontia Islands once a month
The Marine Ministry will subsidise the use of an open ferry boat to remove dangerous and obtrusive waste as well as building materials from the Diapontia Islands.
Regional Authority’s participation in Expo Dubai 2020 was a great success
DUBAI. The Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa is promoting the Ionian Islands in the United Arab Emirates.
Regional Governor meets with Secretary General for Energy to discuss energy transition of the Ionian Islands
ATHENS. And their inclusion in the GReco Islands programme.
EOAEN supports MP Manos Konsolas΄ proposal to impose cap on fuel prices on islands
ATHENS. The high increase in fuel prices, especially on the islands, has caused financial pressure on businesses and households.
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.
390kg and 3-metre long tuna fish caught in the Ionian Sea
IONIAN ISLANDS. The fish will be sent to the European market.
8 new water tankers for the Ionian Islands
CORFU. The new vehicles will be given to all the Ionian Islands – two to each island.
Ionian Islands Museum Network growing
Helmis Natural History Museum in Zakynthos is the first new member to be added to the Network.
Ionian Islands taking part in Expo Dubai 2020
The Regional Authority will be promoting the Ionian Islands at Expo Dubai 2020.
January data for road accidents and driving offences in Ionian Islands
CORFU. The figures for January 2022 have been released regarding road accidents and driving offences in the Ionian Islands.
New timetable for ΄Evdokia΄ ferry service to Diapontia Islands
CORFU. Revised schedule for the ferry services to Erikoussa, Mathraki and Othoni with the ΄Evdokia΄.
Ionian Islands Regional Union of Municipalities workshop on civil protection for people with special needs
The event took place as part of the cross-border 4PLUS project of the INTERREG Programme, in which the National Confederation of People with Special Needs is the lead partner.
Regional Governor asks Health Minister for autonomous Health Region
ATHENS. Ionian Islands Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa met with Health Minister Thanos Plevris at the Parliament during the Special Permanent Committee of the Regions΄ meeting regarding public health in islands.
International sailing and cycling biathlon from Italy to Corfu
CORFU. The official announcement of the races will be made in mid-December in Italy.
Mayor receives donation of medical equipment and educational material
CORFU. This is a donation from the ‘Association for Humanitarian Aid in Greece’.
New cycle of donations to the Ionian Islands by Austrian Association ‘Griechenlandhilfe’
The International Hellenic Association (a non-profit, non-governmental, non-partisan organisation based in Delaware, US), has, for some years now, among many other projects, started a programme to support and repopulate small Aegean and Ionian islands.
Hundreds of participants in Corfu Urban Trail – Proceeds go to ΄Floga΄ Association
CORFU. The races took place through the historical centre of Corfu Town, setting off from the St. Michael & St. George Palace and finishing in Liston.
