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Statement from teachers΄ union ELME regarding protest against Education Minister
CORFU. "People wanted to protest in front of the hotel, but they came up against a strong police presence".

Statement from Spyros Neratzis regarding NAOK signs in Gouvia summer camp
CORFU. On property owned by the Ministry of Employment, the legal operator of the premises did not take measures for information and safety of the area, but NAOK did and it even used its logo".

Car goes up in flames in Gouvia
CORFU. The car was completely burnt out but nobody was trapped inside.

Injured tourist, 60, rescued in Giannades
CORFU. Firefighters went to the scene after a call was made to 112.

Two women found dead at home in Garitsa
CORFU. According to initial information, the two elderly women lived together.

Over 1,000 dancers take part in 24th Corfu Folklore Festival
CORFU. According to the organisers, there were 3,000 attendees at the Municipal Theatre over the three days of the festival.

Mega yacht ΄Opera΄ in Corfu
CORFU. The vessel cost $450m to build and the daily operational expenses come to $140k.

25th March celebration in Corfu Town
CORFU. There were crowds of people in Corfu Town to watch the parade for the national 25th March anniversary.

Redevelopment from Tsaki to Messonghi: Disagreement over programmatic agreement with development organisation
CORFU. The project concerns the redevelopment and promotion of the tourist area from Tsaki Benitses to Messonghi with pavements, kiosks, benches and lighting.

New North Corfu Municipality mechanical equipment on show
The equipment is on show from today until Sunday 26 March in Acharavi Town Hall Square.

Main stand at National Sports Centre stadium needs to be demolished
ATHENS. Structural adequacy study shows that it is not safe.

School pupils lay wreaths for 25th March National Anniversary
CORFU. Talks on the significance of 25 March at all the schools.

Traffic measures for 25th March celebrations
CORFU. The measures will be in force in Corfu Town from 07:00 until 14:00.

Central Corfu Municipality wins ΄Environmental Information΄ Award
CORFU. For the creation of the website recycle.corfu.gr.

Independence Day programme 25 March
CORFU. The programme of events for Friday 24 and Saturday 25 March.

Strong police presence blocks those protesting against Education Minister
CORFU. Riot police (MAT) with two police vans have cordoned off the hotel on the Garitsa shore road.

"Our protests came up against a police barrier," complain students
CORFU. Two student protests on Wednesday morning and evening were blocked by a strong police presence.

Education Minister in Corfu for Deans Summit
CORFU. Teachers΄ unions are preparing a ΄warm΄ welcome for the Education Minister Niki Kerameos.