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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.
Temploni landfill: More toxic landfill leachate in lake following rain
CORFU. Temploni Cultural Society has published new audiovisual material following the heavy rainfall in October.
Covid Watch Committee: We need to stay alert in Corfu
CORFU. "It is clear that the virus is continuing to spread amongst the Corfu population and at an increased rate. The likelihood of multiple outbreaks and a local spike in the pandemic has increased," says the Municipal Covid Watch Committee report.
Corfu Tourist Accommodation: Regional programme of support is good but not enough
CORFU. Corfu Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners says funding to support businesses is not enough.
Over 500 arrests in the Ionian Islands in September
CORFU. 513 people were arrested in the Ionian Islands - 299 in Corfu. 116 cases were investigated and solved.
Travellers to Greece from Poland now need to present negative COVID-19 test result
ATHENS. The Greek Civil Aviation Authority yesterday announced a new directive concerning travellers arriving in Greece from Poland.
Waste Watch Corfu accuses Regional Administration of "discriminating against Corfu"
CORFU. Waste Watch Corfu has hit out at the Regional Administration for not requesting environmental pollution measurements following the fire at Temploni landfill as they had done for Cephalonia.
Ionian Islands hit by ΄Ianos΄
ZAKYNTHOS/CEPHALONIA. Extreme weather conditions in Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Ithaka since Thursday night - State and local authority mechanism on full alert.
Netherlands puts all Greek islands on 10-day quarantine list
AMSTERDAM. Official travel advice from the Foreign Ministry - Mandatory 10-day quarantine for those arriving from all Greek islands without exception but not from the mainland.
7 Greek islands on England΄s quarantine list
The rest of Greece remains off the FCO΄s list advising the avoidance of non-essential travel.
Quarantine for travellers from Greece arriving in Scotland
EDINBURGH. The Scottish Government announced new measures for travellers arriving from Greece.
