German investor Jörg Rockenhäuser is leading a campaign to protect Corfu’s Erimitis area from a planned luxury development by NCH Capital. Rockenhäuser, backed by notable figures like Jacob Rothschild, argues that the protected area should not be sacrificed for tourism. He is pushing for conservation amid mixed reactions from the Greek government and local opposition to the project.
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Astoria’s beloved Neptune Diner, a fixture on Astoria Blvd. since 1984, will close on Sunday to make way for a new high-rise. The Katsihtis family, who could not renew their lease, is bidding farewell to a cherished community landmark. This closure is part of a troubling trend of classic diners shutting down, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Astoria location is closing, the family’s other diners in Brooklyn and Bayside will remain open.