News

Temploni landfill - fire brought under control
CORFU. Those with respiratory problems should consult their doctor and keep their windows closed.

Cancellations are exclusively from Israelis
CORFU. The Corfu establishments that traditionally serve them are being affected. In general, the pace of bookings has slowed, according to the Hoteliers΄ Association.

Man, 55, found dead aboard yacht at NAOK
CORFU. The man was found in his cabin by the other members of the crew.

Man, 72, pulled out of sea in Dassia unconscious
CORFU. Lifeguards from a nearby hotel arrived on the scene immediately and responded to the situation.

Four-month extension for DIADEYAK – Mayor Poulimenos appointed interim president
CORFU. It has also been clarified that the positions of President of the Board of Directors of the Nursing Home, the Orphanage, as well as DIMOP ΄N. Moros΄, are honorary and unpaid.

Central Corfu Municipality receives 5,000 leaflets about responsible pet ownership from Zero Stray Academy
CORFU. This initiative aims to raise public awareness and promote a responsible attitude toward pets, with the ultimate goal of reducing the number of strays and improving the coexistence of people and animals in the urban environment.

Ministry of Shipping approves additional 150,000 euros to address water shortage in Central Municipality
CORFU. The amount will be paid gradually, depending on the progress of the project΄s implementation.

Journalists΄ strike – Journalists respond to employer intransigence with escalation of their struggle for decent wages
From 5 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, until 5 a.m. on Friday, June 13.

Mother of Deputy Mayor Fani Tsimbouli found dead on Ipsos beach
CORFU. The woman was taken to Corfu Hospital, where the cause of death will be determined.

Wall collapses on top of parked cars
CORFU. The incident happened shortly before midnight, and the noise woke everyone up!

The Holocaust then and now - and ELME protest for Palestine
CORFU. The memory of the persecution of the Jews of Corfu does not lend itself to many different interpretations. Perhaps the teachers of Corfu should now, in the face of the internationally wanted man, also ‘maintain order and silence,’ just as the people of Corfu were called upon to do when the Jews were handed over to the Nazis, with the extermination camps as their final destination?

Car and motorcycle involved in accident on airport road
CORFU. The 26-year-old motorcyclist was injured.

Prosecutor intervenes regarding senior care home, the food, and the complaints
CORFU. More than one case file has been opened regarding the matter, investigating both the issue of expired food and allegations of violence against a staff member.

Four minors arrested for driving without a licence in Corfu and Paxos
CORFU. Their parents were also arrested for neglecting their supervision.

Motorcyclist killed in road accident in Roda
CORFU. He collided with a car under circumstances that remain unclear so far.

249 arrests for driving offences in Ionian Islands in May
CORFU. In Corfu, Lefkada, Cephalonia and Zakynthos there were 8 road accidents compared to 12 in 2024.

Tender process to select contractor for mosquito control programme for 2025–2027 period underway
CORFU. The work is strictly limited to public spaces and is carried out with approved formulations during off-peak hours.