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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.
Sailing vessel illegally transporting 70 Iraqis to Italy caught by Coast Guard
Following an operation lasting several hours last night, the Igoumenitsa Coast Guard was able to prevent the illegal transportation of 70 immigrants and refugees from Iraq who had set off from the Parga coast and were heading towards Italy.
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.
‘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.
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.
