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Autopsy hasn΄t been able to determine cause of death of 29-year-old woman
CORFU. More tests will need to be carried out in order to determine the cause of death of the 29-year-old mother of two.
Second donation of boat to Central Corfu Municipality
CORFU. Following the rubber dinghy given by Spyros Karatarakis, the Municipality has been offered the use of a second boat.
Special video from ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society for Union of Ionian Islands with Greece anniversary
CORFU. Despite the current difficulties, ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society has produced a special online video for the anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece on 21 May.
Two arrested with 1.5kg cannabis and cannabis plants
CORFU. Two men, aged 39 and 40, were arrested by the Regional Drugs Squad on Tuesday in collaboration with a team from Corfu Port Authority and a sniffer dog.
4 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and no deaths
ATHENS. In Tuesday΄s update Prof. Tsiodras announced that there were 4 new cases today.
Central Corfu Mayor inspects road repair works
CORFU. This morning Mayor Meropi Ydraiou visited the spot where rainwater drainage and road repair work is being carried out.
Fire Service removes poisonous snake from outside Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Timely intervention from the Fire Service on Tuesday afternoon outside the hospital.
Corfu teachers protest in Georgaki Square with desks and computers
CORFU. Teachers΄ unions and the Corfu Union of Parents & Guardians Associations protested against the Ministry of Education΄s multi-bill and the amendment to have cameras in classrooms.
Woman found dead in hospital paediatric ward
CORFU. Her family and friends along with hospital staff are mourning the sudden death of the young woman.
PM to announce plans for restart of tourism, economy and employment on Wednesday
ATHENS. Opening of borders to mark the start of the tourist season, VAT reductions for catering and transport sectors and subsidies for employees are some of the measures Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce tomorrow.
The economy at the forefront
As the summer weakens the impact of the pandemic in the northern hemisphere, economic issues are coming to the forefront. There are impatient dissenters who want all measures to be lifted immediately.
2 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. The total number of deaths is now 165 and the total number of cases is 2,836 - 24 patients intubated in ICUs.
North Corfu Municipality championing recycling
CORFU. Another two Green Spots have opened in North Corfu - one is a joint effort between Kavalouri, Agrafes and Antipernon and the other is in Afionas.
Archbishop Nektarios trial postponed
CORFU. The trial has been postponed due to the suspension of court proceedings being extended to 31 May.
Man withdrew over 10,000 Euros using stolen card
CORFU. Police were able to find and arrest the man who had stolen 10,600 Euros using a bank card which had been lost in Corfu on Tuesday 12 May.
European travel and tourism video conference
ATHENS. Foreign Ministers from 11 countries, including Greece, will be taking part in a video conference to coordinate travel and tourism. The meeting, which takes place today Monday 18 May, is the initiative of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias discussed it on RND and journalist Marina Korbaki.
Powers to be given to Municipalities to create temporary cycle lanes and pedestrianised areas
ATHENS. Municipal Quality of Life Committees will be given the authority to turn streets into temporary pedestrian areas and cycle lanes in the amendment being presented to Parliament by the Ministry of Energy and Environment.
15 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
ATHENS. The total number of deaths is now 163 and the total number of cases is 2,834. 22 patients remain intubated in ICUs.
