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Central Corfu Municipality insists on increased municipal taxes
CORFU. The Municipality is filing precautionary measures with the Council of State so that the decision of Committee 152 on the municipal taxes does not have a suspensive effect, allowing the approval of the 2025 municipal budget to proceed.
Big Fire Department field exercise in progress
CORFU. The exercise took place at a fuel storage company in Alykes.
Contractor for Corfu Integrated Waste Management Unit announced
CORFU. The contractor is the Consortium of Companies TERNA Energy Asset Management S.A. – MESOGEIOS S.A.
Contract signed for renovation and upgrade of North Corfu secondary school buildings
CORFU. Repair - replacement of fencing sections, replacement of frames and tiles, replacement of roofing sections, replacement of traditional lighting fixtures, installation of PVC flooring in the schoolyard, and more in school buildings.
Car catches fire near port
CORFU. Two fire engines with five firefighters rushed to the scene.
Explosion at DEI substation
CORFU. Two fire enginess rushed to the scene to determine the cause of the explosion.
Man, 85, dies after being hit by car on Alexandras Avenue
CORFU. A preliminary investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident is being conducted by Corfu Traffic Police.
Achilleion Palace and Asani building promoted at international real estate exhibition
ATHENS. Also at the exhibition - Bourtzi Castle in Nafplio and the redevelopment of the Thessaloniki International Fair with its relocation outside the city.
Mosquito control programme in Corfu
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Authority announced that it will be implementing a mosquito control programme in Corfu 17-22 March.
Experts΄ report for enhancement of Municipal Theatre delivered to Central Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The report was funded by the Ionian Islands Regional Authority.
Window falls onto street in Liston due to strong winds
CORFU. The incident was posted on social media by Marios Mayioladitis.
Municipal tax increases on hold
CORFU. If the information about the decision of the Committee under Article 152 against the central Municipality is confirmed, the municipal administration intends to bring the entire plan back to the municipal council, citing the delay in its new appeal to the administrative courts (Council of State).
Man, 65, remanded in custody for stealing from parked cars
CORFU. The man was brought before the Investigating Judge on Monday, 10/03, and after his testimony, it was decided to remand him in custody.
26-month prison sentence for driver, 24, who hit police cyclist in pedestrian area
CORFU. The 24-year-old was issued administrative fines, and his licence, vehicle registration documents (registration permit and licence plates), as well as his driver΄s licence were revoked for one year.
Civil Protection Service: Emergency ban on all outdoor work due to weather conditions
CORFU. All outdoor work, as well as the burning of crop residues, is strictly prohibited from Tuesday, March 11, until Monday, March 18.
Climate change and Greek tourism
CORFU. Climate change significantly affects the tourism product, as it alters climatic conditions, impacts natural landscapes and transforms tourists΄ preferences.
531 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week
CORFU. 260 of the offences were in Corfu.
Hotel employees protest for their work rights and demand immediate support
CORFU. They claim that many hotel units will not operate this year, leaving hundreds of workers without jobs and without financial support.
