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Corfu positivity rate remains above national average
ATHENS. The national positivity rate last week was 1.88%.
Union of Tourist Guides gives free guided tour of Corfu Town historic centre
CORFU. For International Tourist Guides Day on Monday 21 February, the guides gave a free guided tour of the historic centre.
Fourth body recovered from Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. A fourth body has been recovered by the search and rescue team (EMAK) from the third garage of the ferry boat.
Environment Ministry orders seismic surveys to stop
The research vessel conducting the surveys has left the area near Corfu and data from its recent work has been requested.
Third dead body discovered on Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. The body was found on the second level near the ramp.
Another dead body discovered on Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. Amidst melted metal and toxic smoke, Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) firefighters have been making superhuman efforts, searching for survivors in the ship΄s garage.
Alpha Bank tells Avlonitis it was economically impossible to maintain the Acharavi branch
ATHENS. “The local community and its needs are not being taken into account at all by the government,” said Corfu SYRIZA MP Alexandros Avlonitis.
EODY reports 144 new cases of Covid-19 in Corfu today - 23 February
ATHENS. EODY announced 16,962 laboratory confirmed new cases on Wednesday 23 February - including 144 in Corfu.
Euroferry Olympia in Astakos Bay - precious time lost say relatives
CORFU. The Euroferry Olympia has now been moored in Astakos Port in Aitoloakarnania.
Beached beaked whales: Greenpeace boat off the west coast of Corfu
CORFU. The Rainbow Warrior III is once again in the Ionian Sea off the west coast of Corfu.
Euroferry Olympia to arrive at Platiyialiou Port in Aitoloakarnania later today
AITOLOAKARNANIA: The Euroferry Olympia is being towed at a speed of just 3 knots and will arrive at Platiyialiou Port in Aitoloakarnania later today.
EODY reports 169 new cases of Covid-19 in Corfu today - 22 February
ATHENS. EODY announced 19,623 laboratory confirmed new cases on Tuesday 22 February - including 169 in Corfu.
Power cuts on Thursday 24 February
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 24 February in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
‘The Jews of Corfu’ at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
CORFU. The documentary with a Corfiot signature is included in the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
Best wishes from hospital staff for Euroferry Olympia survivors
CORFU. The 21-year-old Belarusian had his photo taken with doctors, nurses and administrative staff.
1st Ultra Kassios Dias in Kassiopi - list of winners
CORFU. In its 10th year, Kassios Dias successfully organised the 1st 80km Ultra Kassios Dias in Kassiopi on Saturday.
Ferry survivor at Corfu Port to give statement
CORFU. The 21-year-old Belarusian who survived the fire on the Euroferry Olympia was discharged from hospital today.
Two arrested for setting fire to motorbike in Platytera - one was a minor
CORFU. The two arrested were taken to appear before the Corfu Prosecutor.
