Bridport Saturday Market

Corfu's Rubbish Problems and Public Health Risks: Urgent Appeal to the Minister, «η Κέρκυρα πεθαίνει»

Επιστολή τουριστικών φορέων στο Υπ. Εσωτερικών για μεταφορά απορριμμάτων εκτός Κέρκυρας, Enimerosi

«Για μια ακόμα χρονιά τα «βουνά» των σκουπιδιών έχουν κατακλύσει το νησί μας, με αποτέλεσμα να ελλοχεύουν τεράστιοι κίνδυνοι για την υγεία των κατοίκων και των επισκεπτών, αλλά και να συνεχίζεται η δυσφήμιση για τον τόπο και το τουριστικό μας προϊόν. Χωρίς κανένα ίχνος υπερβολής «η Κέρκυρα πεθαίνει», και γι’ αυτό χρειαζόμαστε την άμεση παρέμβασή σας. Είναι επιτακτική ανάγκη να ικανοποιηθεί πάραυτα το αίτημα, για άμεση μεταφορά απορριμμάτων εκτός νησιού, αίτημα το οποίο έχει διατυπωθεί πολλάκις και από διαφόρους θεσμικούς φορείς και στο παρελθόν, χωρίς όμως να γίνει αποδεκτό».


Reply from the Minister: "Clean up the island!" Enimerosi

(but it's not just a question of the island's image, or of removing the rubbish from the island's roads)

The farce continues:

Ydraiou requests fast-track refuse collection contract from Mayor and Interior Minister, Enimerosi


Corfu Medical Association: Public health consequences of the tragic waste management situation, Enimerosi

Corfu SOS

Dorset NHS shake-up

Dorset NHS shake-up campaigners refused appeal, BBC News

Dorchester, Dorset: Marks and Spencer Store to Close

An appalling decision, BBC News.

"The proposed closure of the Dorchester branch on South Street, in Dorset, is part of the firm's plan to shut more than 100 stores by 2022".

"Dorchester resident Carol Haime, 55, said: "If we lose MandS, Dorchester may as well just close up because there's nothing left here for us anymore. "It's beginning to look like a ghost town because everyone is doing online shopping." Jacqueline Nichols, 84, from Poundbury, said it would be "disastrous" if it does go. Of its latest proposed closure, a spokesman said: "Shopping habits are changing and we're reshaping our store estate to meet the needs of today's customer."

Marks and Spencer in Dorchester set to close with loss of 53 jobs, Dorset Echo


Well, I won't be shopping there again...Members of my family have been loyal customers at the Dorchester Branch since 1973.

I suppose I might drop into the store in Corfu, Greece.


Reaction to shock closure of Marks and Spencer in Dorchester, Dorset Echo

Update:

Protest over plans to close Marks and Spencer store in Dorchester

UK: Tourists Face Travel Money Shock

From BBC News


How to stop the plunging pound dipping into your holiday cash, MailOnline

Sustainable Tourism; Bulgaria

From BBC StoryWorks

"Current predictions say that nearly 50% of World Heritage Sites, which are recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value, currently do not have any plans in place in terms of managing the negative impact of tourism...When it comes to promoting a sustainable approach to tourism, it means having structures and plans put in place to conserve the environment as the footfall of tourists rises...Owing to its rich natural heritage and green landscapes, Bulgaria is a prime example of an eco-tourist’s haven. In the southeast of the country, along the edge of the Black Sea lies Strandja National Park, offering the chance to experience the beautiful rolling green hills, whilst helping to contribute to the protection of the natural flora and fauna".