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What was discussed with Finance Minister about former 6th Primary School building
ATHENS. There is little chance that the terms of the contract will be changed, according to the Finance Minister.

Train crash death toll now 57 according to medical examiner Rubini Leontari
LARISSA. Lab DNA tests are continuing.

Civil Protection Deputy Minister in Corfu tomorrow to discuss relocation of Corfu Prison
CORFU. As previously reported by Enimerosi, the visit had been expected since mid-February as a suitable new location for the prison is being sought.

Tremendous public response to call for blood
CORFU. A large number of students as well as people of all ages went to the former psychiatric clinic to donate blood for those injured in the Tempi train crash.

Corfu woman amongst dead in train crash
The process of collecting genetic material is continuing in order to identify the bodies.

Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigns
ATHENS. "I feel it is my duty to do so and to take responsibility for the mistakes of the Greek state and the political system throughout the years."

Τrain crash in Tempe: Corfu Hospital donates 20 bottles of blood
CORFU. The Corfu Technical Chamber offered another 20.

Train crash: "Everything is done manually," says train drivers΄ association president
LARISSA. "We are in manual mode throughout the Athens-Thessaloniki network".

Power cuts 2-3 March
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 March in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Greek PM at scene of tragedy
TEMPI. "We will find out what caused this tragedy and will do everything in our power to prevent anything like this ever happening again."

Train crash: Stationmaster arrested
Along with the stationmaster, the pointsman and a Hellenic Train representative were also brought in.

Greek PM announces three days of mourning following train disaster in Tempe
ATHENS. Parliament suspended today due to the tragedy.

Head-on train crash outside Larissa
The confirmed number of dead is 32 and 53 are hospitalised. Family and friends of passengers can contact Larissa Police at 2410683175-6 for information.

Deputy Mayor for Cleaning Services΄ statement for waste transportation
CORFU. "What is the alternative and realistic solution to the transportation of waste? Do we want to relive the nightmare of 2018?"

Study for Skripero bypass to be updated
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region will update the study - The Finance Committee approved the tender terms for the selection of the person who will prepare the study.

Burst water pipe in Andreadis St. in Corfu Town
CORFU. The neighourhood is without water.

Lorryload of humanitarian aid from Central Corfu Municipality
CORFU. Tremendous response from the public.

After two and a half months lessons resume at Erikoussa Primary School
CORFU. A supply teacher has now been taken on at the school.