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Police checks in Ionian Islands
CORFU. 16 arrests and 176 driving offences on Wednesday 17 August.

Identity of man who died at Asprokavos beach now confirmed
CORFU. The body of the man who was found dead at Asprokavos beach on 4 August has now been identified.

Green Spot opens at Thinalio Fire Station
CORFU. North Corfu΄s 135th Green Spot opened today at the Thinalio Fire Station.

Information for the public on Mediterranean monk seal
CORFU. On Wednesday 17, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 August in Pentofanaro and on Saturday 20 August in Othoni.

Ambulance takes 1.5 hours to get to Ai Gordis - Only 2-3 ambulances available
CORFU. Despite the loss of lives and the citizens and workers΄ concern, the Central Ambulance Service (EKAB) in Athens does not seem to care.

South Corfu Deputy Mayor for Cleaning Services resigns
CORFU. He said that insurmountable difficulties made it impossible to continue his work.

EODY reports 910 new cases of COVID-19 in Corfu (8-14 August)
ATHENS. EODY announced 73,710 new cases from 8 to 14 August - including 910 in Corfu.

Car catches fire at New Port

529 driving offences in Ionian Islands between 12 and 15 August
CORFU. Police carried out 1,866 checks and found 529 violations.

House fire in Temploni
CORFU. The fire was quickly brought under control without spreading.

Three men arrested for theft of money and jewellery from South Corfu house
CORFU. Three men broke into a South Corfu house and stole €70,000 and jewellery.

Two robberies in one day in North Corfu
CORFU. Three people were arrested - one of them was a minor.

The August Varkarola events as captured by Alexandros Melidis
CORFU. Spectacular images from the Paleokastritsa and Garitsa events.

1st Balkan Horn Meeting in Corfu, 17-20 August
CORFU. Professional musicians, teachers, amateurs and students from all the Balkan countries in a concert with internationally renowned conductor Andreas Pilarinos.

Five arrests for in playing music outside allowed times
CORFU. Four arrests in Corfu and one in Zakynthos for playing music outwith the times allowed and exceeding the allowed noise levels.

Town philharmonic bands perform traditional concerts for St. Spyridon again following pandemic
CORFU. Following the restrictions over the last two years the three Corfu Town philharmonic bands put on their traditional performances again at the bandstand.

Rapid tests now available 09:00-20:00 at Municipal Theatre
CORFU. The number of hours that rapid tests are available has been extended.