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Vehicle catches fire in Troumpeta and burns out completely
CORFU. Driver uninjured – major Fire Service response with three vehicles on Tuesday morning.
Will the €480 million funding call untie the Gordian knot of the Corfu waste-processing plant?
ATHENS. The funding call explicitly foresees the financing of phased waste-treatment (MEA) and sanitary landfill projects from the previous programming period, which may provide a solution for a project that, despite having an appointed contractor, remains on hold due to a funding gap that emerged during the transition to the new ESPA framework.
Garitsa Association insists park is not up for negotiation
CORFU. Following the meeting called by the Chamber of Commerce on the licensing issues affecting businesses in the Garitsa Park, the Garitsa Cultural Association “To Alsos” issued a public statement expressing strong concern over possible initiatives that, in its view, could undermine the area΄s legal protections.
Investigation into whether employees hired for cleaning services are being placed elsewhere
CORFU. Two cases that have stirred local concern are under the scrutiny of the National Transparency Authority: a complaint about the work assignments of 3K recruits in the Municipality of Central Corfu, and the circumstances of a serious accident involving a 13-year-old pupil at the Municipal Theatre.
Power cuts 2-4 June
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts between Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Environmental initiative in Erimitis
CORFU. Meeting on Sunday, May 31, at Avlaki, with parallel cultural and educational activities.
Water is being lost, time is being lost: the network is collapsing, and status of water infrastructure project is unknown
CORFU. The frequent water outages due to network failures are angering residents and causing inconvenience to visitors. While new studies for the restoration of the network are being completed and funding is being sought, it remains unclear at what stage the major project is—one that is being presented as the definitive solution for Corfu’s water supply.
Motorcyclist, 53, killed in road accident
CORFU. The accident occured on Friday afternoon on the Corfu–Pelekas road. The motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries in hospital early on Saturday morning.
Four arrests for attempted extortion and threats against family
CORFU. A felony case file has been formed against four individuals who are alleged to have threatened a 30-year-old man and his family, demanding a large sum of money. The case also includes allegations of carrying a weapon and pursuing them with a vehicle.
Healthcare in Corfu continuously on call
CORFU. The same protests, the same demands, and the same shortages keep recurring in Corfu. The island nature of the region, the pressure from tourism, and the difficulty of staffing maintain the public healthcare system under constant strain, highlighting a problem that requires different planning rather than emergency interventions.
Cooperation agreement between Ionian Islands Region and China’s Shandong Province
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region’s mission to China was completed with the signing of a cooperation agreement, meetings with chambers of commerce, and discussions on exports, tourism, and academic partnerships.
Primary school pupil hospitalised following fight at school
CORFU. An incident of violence involving primary school pupils ended with one child being admitted to hospital. The episode occurred during a school break, while the injured child’s parents filed a complaint against teachers.
Kyprou Street residents demand cleanup of prison park due to fire risk
CORFU. In a memorandum accompanied by photographs submitted to municipal authorities, local residents report long-term neglect of the prison park and warn of a heightened fire risk as summer approaches.
Corfu in cruise and same-day visitor tracking network following Dubrovnik model
CORFU. At last, policies and public discussions should move beyond simply counting arrivals and departures. Corfu is taking part in a tourism pressure monitoring programme focused on cruise activity and day visitors, together with destinations such as Rhodes.
Pressure to speed up project implementation and fund absorption
CORFU. An Ionian Islands Regional Authority meeting focused on the absorption of EU funding, delays affecting island projects, and the revision of the ESPA programme aimed at reinforcing critical sectors including water supply and social housing.
From Venice to Corfu: the archive, the Ionian University, and an old relationship seeking to continue
VENICE. The visit of Yiannis Loverdos to Venice for the digitisation of the Greek archive brings back into focus the role of the Ionian University Department of Archival Science and the enduring connection between Corfu and Venice through historical documents.
Community presidents join forces, demanding meaningful say in decision-making
CORFU. In an effort to coordinate actions, push for solutions, and enhance the role of local communities, village presidents and representatives across Central Corfu launched a joint initiative in Sinarades.
