News

Minister of Tourism Olga Kefaloyianni to visit Corfu this month
ATHENS. The new Minister of Tourism Olga Kefaloyianni held her first meeting with the Regional Governors, the Deputy Minister Elena Rapti and the Greek National Tourism Organisation.

Four arrests for noise pollution and disturbing the peace
CORFU. In Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia.

Restoration of Temploni landfill suspended until further notice
CORFU. The Court of Auditors has rejected the programmatic agreement between the Regional Authority and FODSA for the implementation of the project.

Woman trapped on rocks rescued by private boat
CORFU. She was taken safely to the beach.

Water supply cut in Corfu Town
CORFU. The water supply will be gradually restored in the afternoon.

10th Corfu Old Town Trail on 23 September
CORFU. Since the first event in 2013 about 500 athletes have participated each year.

Central Corfu Municipality to receive €2m from former Club Med land
CORFU. The money will be used to improve the area and the Phaeaces district residents΄ quality of life, following consultation with the local community.

Work to repair St. George΄s Church completed
CORFU. The work had begun just a few days after the fire, following immediate actions by the Ministry of Culture and the Corfu Inspectorate of Antiquities.

Go-ahead given for marina at Erimitis
CORFU. The project will accompany the construction of a hotel and accommodation.

Two women arrested for stealing motorbike
CORFU. They were taken to appear before the Corfu Prosecutor.

Road accident in Sotiriotissa
CORFU. The driver lost control of the vehicle and hit an obstacle on the side of the road resulting in her injury.

Housing shortage brings fewer new students to Ionian University
CORFU. The University is starting a detailed recording of the issue. Archaeological findings on the plot intended for the construction of the Music Department’s new building in Pallada.

Velonades residents΄ protest regarding area΄s pollution to be discussed at Regional Council
CORFU. The Laiki Sispirosi party is bringing up the issue of pollution caused by the oilseed processing plant.

Old Town Permanent Residents Association΄s letter of protest regarding cockroaches issue
CORFU. Danger to public health - Copies of the letter were sent to the Prosecutor΄s Office and the Ministry of Interior.

Former Ano Korakiana Primary School to be completely renovated
CORFU. Internal and external work will be carried out - painting, waterproofing, roof repairs, door and floor repairs, toilet reconstruction as well as electronic works.

8% increase in international flight arrivals at Corfu Airport in June
CORFU. UK remains well ahead of other countries at the top of the list.

More kiosks being removed from Corfu Town
CORFU. In the coming days, kiosks (periptera) will be removed from Rizospaston Voulefton, Spilia and Koulines.