protection

Land clearing must be completed by April 30 ahead of fire season
CORFU. Announcement from North Corfu Municipality along with guidelines.

South Corfu: Cleaning and clearing of private land mandatory
CORFU. Members of the public can contact the Municipality΄s Independent Civil Protection Department for clarifications at tel. 26613-60329.

Reminder to clean and clear land for fire protection
CORFU. Obligated parties (owners, possessors, usufructuaries) are requested to proceed immediately with the cleaning and clearing of their properties by April 30, 2025.

112 message from Civil Protection Service warning of severe weather conditions
CORFU. The severe weather conditions will last until the early evening hours tonight.

Beach refuges for Caretta Caretta in South Corfu unprotected and unmarked
CORFU. Incidents like the one that occurred on Saturday, 13 July, highlight how important public awareness and education are, as well as the implementation of serious and substantial measures for the protection of the species.

Very high fire risk on Friday
CORFU. Areas in which access is prohibited on Friday.

Areas in which access is prohibited tomorrow due to high fire risk
CORFU. Access is prohibited from 12:01 p.m. until 06:00 a.m. the following day.

30 June deadline for citizens to fulfill their fire protection obligations
CORFU. Announcement from Central Corfu Municipal Civil Protection Service.

50 forest rangers coming to Corfu before Easter
CORFU. There was a wide-ranging meeting under Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Vaggelis Tournas to discuss preparations ahead of the upcoming fire protection period.

Over €800,000 for flood protection in Corfu from Regional Authority
CORFU. The process for urgent flood protection projects has begun in North Corfu, which suffered from wildfires last July.

Construction of pumping station and discharge pipeline in Spilia
CORFU. If it were the Pope, we would be talking about white smoke. However, a solution to the problem with flooding in Spilia has been pending for about a quarter of a century, and the smoke is coming out of the ears of the residents every time it rains. Friday΄s meeting was about consensus and unanimity regarding what needs to be done. Here΄s hoping!

Fire Department and Police acquire new equipment to help deal with natural disasters
CORFU. Drones, tablets and pumps were delivered to the Fire Department and the Police by the Ionian Islands Regional Governor, as part of a disaster prevention and response programme.

Central Corfu Municipality draws up evacuation plans in case of fire
CORFU. 70 fines were issued for private plots that had not been cleared.

South Corfu Natura Protection Association reports illegalities in Issos, Halikouna and Ai Giorgis
CORFU. With a letter to the South Corfu Municipality, the Land Agency and the Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency.

Civil Protection Deputy Minister in Corfu to discuss relocation of Corfu Prison
CORFU. The issue of Corfu Prison΄s relocation outside the town is moving forward.

Civil Protection Deputy Minister in Corfu tomorrow to discuss relocation of Corfu Prison
CORFU. As previously reported by Enimerosi, the visit had been expected since mid-February as a suitable new location for the prison is being sought.

Two possible sites for new Corfu Prison
CORFU. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Lefteris Economos will be in Corfu next week to inspect two possible sites for the construction of a new, modern prison on the island.