News

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

Opening of 102nd Deans Summit in Corfu
CORFU. All technical, institutional and economic issues concerning universities will be discussed.

Corfu Workers΄ Centre reports work accident in South Corfu hotel
CORFU. Corfu Workers΄ Centre President: "Employers are trying to get most of the work done with the fewest employees possible."

Corfu ND MP: "Parliamentary funding for the Capodistrias Museum"
The President of Parliament informed Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas that the request for funding of €20,000 had been approved.

Primary Health Care General Secretary and 6th Health Region Director meet with Regional Governor
CORFU. Renovation of the three health centres, new medical centre in Ag. Mathaios and recruitment of personnel for Paxos Health Centre.

Firefighter training exercise at NAOK
CORFU. The aim of the exercise was to ensure complete readiness for rescue operations and immediate responses with safety, speed and efficiency.

CulturePolis: Online survey of public opinion
CORFU (CulturePolis). Survey regarding digital transformation into a Smart City and the expansion of new technologies in everyday life and how this affects our lives as citizens.

Traditional lantern falls again in Liston
CORFU. For the umpteenth time, parts of Corfu Town΄s historical buildings are collapsing, as they have deteriorated over time.

The power of diversity is the Balkans΄ advantage
CORFU. Two former Foreign Ministers met at the Ionian University with the aim to provide a good example for the development of bilateral and international relations.

North Corfu Municipality wins Verde Tec Green Award for recycling achievements
CORFU. In three years the municipality managed to take the percentage of recycled waste from 0% to over 13%.

Gynaecological ultrasound scanner for Corfu Town Health Centre
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Council unanimously approved the programme contract between the Regional Authority and the 6th Health Region for the procurement of the equipment.

24th Corfu Folklore Festival - which groups will be taking part
CORFU. The Festival is taking place at the Municipal Theatre, 24-26 March.

Two applicants submit bids in tender for 18 ambulances
CORFU. Unlike the previous tender which was unsuccessful, this time two bids were submitted.

Regional clinic to be established at Corfu Police Headquarters
CORFU. The establishment of regional clinics at the Police Headquarters in 13 big cities is an initiative of the Hellenic Police.

Power cuts 21 March
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Tuesday 21 March in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Protests against privatisation of water escalating
CORFU. Another strike gathering of DIADEYADK employees, supported by the Workers΄ Centre and the local Laiki Sispirosi party.

Audiovisual Arts students stage sit-down protest
CORFU. Students from the university Faculty of Audiovisual Arts staged a sit-down protest at the Ionian Academy as part of the first "Counter-Summit" in opposition to the ongoing Rectors΄ Summit in Corfu.

Road accident on Garitsa shore road
CORFU. All six people in the two cars were taken to Corfu Hospital for precautionary reasons.