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Corfu: ‘Final Curtain’ for palm trees damaged by red weevil beetle
CORFU. The last remains of the palm trees blighted by the red weevil beetle parasite (rhynchophorus) are being removed.
Corfu street lighting: Total darkness!
CORFU. Municipal and Regional Authorities and the electricity company (DEDDIE) are involved in a complicated system of responsibilities, funding and contract works.
Paving being repaired at the bus stop in San Rocco Square
CORFU. A crew from the town council is replacing the paving stones that have been lifted up by the roots of the large trees.
Dozens of trees blown down by the strong winds in Corfu
CORFU. Dozens of trees have fallen throughout the island since last night because of the strong winds. Several of these fell on electricity cables, causing power cuts, whilst others have blocked roads.
Municipal Green Service: If the cars aren’t removed, we can’t cut down the tree
CORFU. For the last week a large tree has been hanging over a wall in Analipsi.
Two women arrested for illegal street trading
CORFU. On 30th and 31st December two women were arrested for illegal street trading.
Attempts to prevent a fig tree from destroying the wall above the Kontra Fossa
CORFU. Some Corfu residents, who love the fortress, the island and its monuments, took the initiative today of trying to limit the growth of a fig tree in the wall opposite the Old Fortress.
Children from nursery schools and childcare centres decorate the police Christmas tree
CORFU. Regional and Corfu police welcomed children from Corfu nursery schools and childcare centres to the Police Headquarters, where they decorated the Christmas tree.
Street seller with fake merchandise arrested
CORFU. A 44-year-old Greek street seller was arrested in Corfu Town on Friday, 15 December.
‘Watch out for falling branches!’ Municipality warns
CORFU. Due to the forecast for extreme weather conditions (strong winds) in Corfu over the next three days, the Council is warning people to be extra careful because of the danger of branches breaking off tall trees.
Work begins to replace trees in Corfu Town
CORFU. Work began on Tuesday morning to dig out the trees in Methodiou St. The project was undertaken by a contractor, following the submission of tenders to the Municipality of Corfu.
Broken branch falls on car in Upper Square (Liston)
CORFU. The bad weather continues to take its toll in Corfu. Following the tragic loss of a life in Perivoli at the weekend, yet more material damage.
100 damaged trees in south Corfu cut up and removed by the Fire Service
CORFU. The Fire Service has issued a list of the instances they had to deal with after this weekend’s thunderstorms.
On the alert for more trees falling and damage to crops
Read what the head of the Regional Agricultural Economy Administration, Stamatis Ginis, said to Enimerosi.
Meeting at Ionian University: Tree disease, tree-cutting and innovative app designed by students
CORFU.The Region of Ionian Islands and the Ionian University, in collaboration with the Municipality of Corfu organized a discussion meeting on Wednesday in the lecture theatre of the Ionian University. Participating in the meeting were the Administrator for Regional Agricultural Finance, Stamatis Gkinis, the Regional Deputy Governor, Giannis Fontanas, the delegate from Corfu Municipality, Leonidas Pagkratis, representing the Ionian University, Markos Avlonitis and Giannis Karidis, along with students and farmers.
Teachers, parents and pupils demonstrate in Corfu(photos)
CORFU.Members of the educational community marched through the streets of Corfu today.
Large Turnout for Open Street Handball Event (photos)
CORFU. On Sunday morning, Spianiada Square was flooded with children΄s voices and smiles.
Open Street Handball in Liston Square, Corfu
CORFU. «Be active for yourself, be active for others – Bring your friends to play». This is the slogan for the Open Street Handball games that will take place in the Upper Square next to Liston
