News
Prison incident over
CORFU. The prisoners΄ demands regarding the living conditions and operation of the correctional facility.
Police negotiators at Corfu Prison
CORFU. At this time, there is no fire, but the surrounding roads are closed and the situation appears calmer, at least on the outside of the prison.
Trouble at Corfu Prison
CORFU. Inmates are burning mattresses and other objects.
Disruption at airport following discovery of suspicious object
CORFU. A bomb disposal expert was called to the scene.
Man rescued from ravine in Kontogialos
CORFU. The man was rescued without serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to the hospital for precautionary examinations
Yiannis Kavvadias new South Corfu Mayor
CORFU. Following the procedures that took place among the members of the South Corfu majority party, he received 8 votes.
Three arrested for electricity theft
CORFU. Another two people are still being sought.
4.9% increase in passenger arrivals at Corfu Airport
CORFU. According to Fraport data, there were 170,830 passenger arrivals at Corfu Airport in April, compared to 162,,841 in the same month last year.
Roadworks continuing in North Corfu
CORFU. Phase B on the roads in Velonades: Agios Spyridonas Livadiou – Stavros, length 2,060 metres; Rachtades – Ai Lias (1,030 m); and Dafni – Agios Georgios (1,006 m).
Visit of Czech Republic Ambassador to Ionian Islands Regional Authority
CORFU. During the meeting, the possibility of further strengthening relations was also discussed.
First round of inspections of Liston traditional lanterns completed
CORFU. The Municipal Lighting Department, using the Municipality΄s bucket truck, conducted an on-site inspection, numbered, and took photographic documentation of each of the 55 lighting fixtures in total.
Tax Office closed on Thursday 15 May from 12:30 until end of day
CORFU. Employees are protesting against the intention of the Director of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) to abolish local tax offices (D.O.Y.) and transfer responsibilities to central services.
New South Corfu Mayor to be elected on Sunday
CORFU. Vassilis Himariotis΄ official resignation was signed.
South Corfu Municipality: Majority party councillors not resigning
CORFU. Deputy Mayor Kavvadias told Enimerosi that the new mayor will be chosen through internal party elections.
Government minister: Seaplane flights begin on June 16
CORFU. The first 3 seaplanes will operate on the routes: Corfu/Paxos, Diapontia Islands/Patras and Ioannina, Alimos–Tinos–Patmos, followed by Volos/Skopelos–Alonissos/Skyros.
Elderly woman injured in Milt. Margariti St.
CORFU. The incident became known through a message sent by the elderly woman΄s daughter.
After three years, Russian Consulate in Corfu organising events for anniversary of end of World War II
CORFU. Is the reappearance/revival related to the change in atmosphere due to the initiatives regarding the Ukrainian issue? The friendly local entities here, however, seem as if they΄ve been ready for a long time...
Main water pipe bursts in Chrysiida
CORFU. According to reports, DEYAK has gone to the site to provide a temporary solution, and in the morning, a crew will proceed with repair work to fix the damage.
