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Congratulations from Meropi Ydraiou for the immediate and efficient response to the fire at Temploni landfill
CORFU. Following last night΄s fire, Temploni landfill will remain closed on the recommendation of Fire Chief Nikos Kolovos and will temporarily not be accepting refuse.
Meropi Ydraiou: Fire is a tragedy for the residents
CORFU. Meropi Ydraiou, who had gone to the landfill, told Enimerosi: "This is a tragedy for the health of the local residents, first of all, and for the operation of the facility."
Temploni landfill fire - local authorities looking at the probability of arson
CORFU. Large number of firefighters called out - The last shift at the landfill finished just before 22:00 and fire broke out less than half an hour later - Local residents fearful.
Temploni on constant alert following public meeting
CORFU. The purpose of the meeting was provide information on the impact of heavy metals on public health and to support the demands presented to the recent Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipal Council meeting.
The chemical analysis from Temploni landfill has been submitted to the Mayor
CORFU. Temploni Cultural Society submitted the results of the chemical analysis of the unprocessed residue from Temploni to the Municipal and Regional Authorities, all the party leaders and municipal councillors.
Results of the residue analysis from Temploni landfill sent to Municipal Council and others
CORFU. Residue samples from Temploni landfill were collected and sent for analysis by Temploni Cultural Society following the dismissal of the case against those accused of polluting the environment.
Kostas Nikolouzos: For me SYRIZA is dead and I apologise to my fellow citizens
CORFU. Former Mayor Kostas Nikolouzos breaks his silence following the announcement of the Government΄s closure of Lefkimmi landfill.
Temploni Association: "Time is running out..."
CORFU. "Despite all the announcements from the new local authority, there is no sign of recycling, sorting at source and composting moving forward..."
South Corfu Mayor walks out of Solid Waste Management Organisation (FoDSA) meeting in protest
CORFU. Tensions ran high yet again at the meeting of the Solid Waste Management Organisation (FoDSA) as South Corfu Mayor Kostas Lessis and Deputy Mayor Socrates Andriotis walked out as a "matter of dignity".
Meropi Ydraiou denies prohibiting the Environmental Director from visiting Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor Meropi Ydraiou told Enimerosi that she categorically denies giving an order for the Regional Environmental Director to be denied access to Lefkimmi landfill.
Lefkimmi Cultural Society accuses Meropi Ydraiou of prohibiting the Regional Environmental Director from entering Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. Lefkimmi Cultural Society has lodged a complaint against the Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor for her intervention.
Waste bales lying abandoned at Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. More distressing images from the South Corfu landfill have been posted on social media in this video taken by a local resident.
Speakers at today΄s Waste Watch meeting visit Temploni landfill
CORFU. The invited speakers were fully updated and learned about the present state of waste management in Corfu.
Temploni residents say No to waste management facility and demand removal of waste and change to PESDA
CORFU. Temploni Cultural Society has issued a statement demanding the removal of waste from Corfu, changes to PESDA (Regional Waste Management Plan) and permanent removal of all damaging types of use of the area.
Corfu Environmental Protection Association reports land clearance on Gerekou Island wetland
CORFU. A serious complaint has been lodged about landfilling of the Gerekou lagoon wetland by bulldozers.
What South Corfu Mayor requested from Waste Management General Secretary
CORFU. "There΄s an open channel of communication with the Government," South Corfu Mayor Kostas Lessis told Enimerosi.
Public Prosecutor visits Temploni landfill
CORFU. Temploni residents were happy to receive the Public Prosecutor Vassili Christouli on Saturday morning.
SYDISA signs contract for new Corfu residue landfill study
CORFU. The new landfill will receive the residue from the Integrated Waste Management Facility with a lifetime of 10 - 15 years.
