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Removal of waste from Goggakis begins
CORFU. The marathon procedure to give permission for the trucks was completed late on Thursday evening.
Event in Kassiopi: ‘Rowing in the Squares!’
CORFU. Saturday 25 October at 11:00.
Clear-up at Goggakis
CORFU. The clear-up started with the inert materials and is expected to move on to the spoiled food, probably on Friday.
Lightning and storms hit Corfu
CORFU. The Sky Express flight that was unable to land on Wednesday night had to return.
Power cuts 23-24 and 27 October
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 23, Friday 24 and Monday 27 October in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Official decision of meeting on post-fire waste management
CORFU. They should be sprayed to render them inert, allowing for easier and less costly transportation.
New ambulance (EKAB) base opens in Acharavi
CORFU. Acharavi was chosen as the base, as it is the centre of North Corfu, and its location ensures a reduction in emergency response time, offering safety both to permanent residents and to the thousands of visitors.
Response awaited about where hazardous waste will be sent
ATHENS. This is where opinions differ. Each option entails a different cost.
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Emergency meeting at Ministry of Environment about Corfu
CORFU. The purpose is to address the problem that has arisen with the accumulated spoiled foodstuffs following the devastating fire at Goggakis.
Power cuts 21-22 October
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 October in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
155 violations of crash helmet law in Ionian Islands last week including 82 in Corfu
CORFU. From October 13 to 19, a total of 554 checks were carried out and 155 violations were confirmed for not using a protective helmet (82 in Corfu, 32 in Zakynthos, 25 in Cephalonia, and 16 in Lefkada).
Concert by Argentine flute and guitar duo ‘Mastruzzo – Núñez’: ‘Tangos del Olvido’.
CORFU. Tonight at 19:00, at the Archaeological Museum, with free admission for the public.
Solution found for disposal of spoiled foodstuffs
CORFU. The information comes from sources close to the Secretary General for Solid Waste Management, Mr. Grafakos, and concerns the transfer of about 1,500 tons to a certified facility outside the island
Goggakis fire aftermath
CORFU. Grim scenes after the fire, with twisted metal sheets and spoiled food painting an eerie picture of devastation.
1,500-ton public health risk
CORFU. Up to 1,500 tons of fresh meat and fish are rotting under the sun at the ruined Goggakis premises in Corfu, creating a serious public health risk. Local authorities, in cooperation with the regional and municipal governments, are urgently seeking a way to manage the massive volume of waste, as the island currently has no operational landfill.
Goggakis premises completely destroyed in fire
CORFU. The fire destroyed everything. It all began with a single pallet.
Cars and motorcycles burnt in Messonghi fire
CORFU. This second fire means that the Fire Department’s Investigation Unit has plenty of work to do.
All-night battle with the flames at Goggakis Frozen Foods
CORFU. As of 7:50 a.m. Friday, firefighting efforts at the frozen foods company are continuing — the damage is extensive, and fumes pose a risk to nearby residents.
