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President completes her visit to Diapontia Islands
ERIKOUSSA. The Greek President departed at 2pm in a Chinook helicopter from Erikoussa, the last stop on her visit to the Diapontia Islands.
Greek President arrives in Othoni
OTHONI. The President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou has arrived in Othoni.
Greek President to visit Diapontia Islands
CORFU. Enimerosi was in contact with the President΄s Office who said that the President is planning to fly to Othoni and Erikoussa on Monday for the vaccination programme there.
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.
All today΄s Covid tests in Mathraki and Erikoussa negative
CORFU. It was the first visit of the Ionian Islands Regional Administration and EODY to Mathraki and Erikoussa to carry out Covid-19 tests.
Ionian Islands and Epirus in green band (lowest positivity rate) on ECDC European map
Nearly the whole of Europe is red apart from Finland and most of Greece, which are orange. The Ionian Islands, Epirus, the Cyclades and the Dodecannese are the only green areas in the EU.
12 arrests and 81 driving violations in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. There were police checks in the Ionian Islands from 08:00 to 14:00 on Tuesday 12 January.
Ionian Islands one of the European areas with fewest Covid cases
BRUSSELS. Latest map from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) showing 14-day notification rate and test positivity for the EU.
Landslip in Analipsi, Ipsos - drivers need to take care
CORFU. Monday΄s downpour resulted in a minor landslip in Analipsi, Ipsos.
Toxic heavy metals found in Temploni olives - Unfit for consumption
CORFU. Temploni Association has announced that chenical analyses have found pollution in olives from farms next to the landfill.
Temploni requests Environmental Department inspection of stream neighbouring landfill
CORFU. Temploni Association has sent a request for an inspection of the stream next to the landfill to be conducted.
Natura Areas Protection Association in favour of concession of land in Dassia rather than money
CORFU. "Let΄s not destroy what has remained of the island΄s long-suffering environment in the name of temporary and doubtful profits!" the Association says in its statement regarding the Ikos investment in the former Club Med land.
Ionian Islands Museum Network
CORFU. The Ionian University is coordinating the establishment of a cooperative network for all the museums - and not just during the pandemic.
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?"
€50k regional funding for rapid tests for hospitals and EODY mobile units
CORFU. The proposal from Deputy Regional Governor for Finance Katerina Mothonaio for the €50k funding was approved.
Desalination unit in Mathraki
CORFU. According to the contractual agreement, the work will be completed in the next two months.
Playmogreek: Miniature figures in Ionian Islands traditional dress
ATHENS. The Hellenic Ionian Islands Union is continuing to promote the region and has produced modern playmogreek figures.
€5m for flood protection in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. Funding was approved by the Ministry of Development & Investment - €1.25m allocated to Corfu.
