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Clean-up and beautification of area by Agios Markos Cultural Society
CORFU. Local residents worked together to clean up Agios Markos road and the church in the old community along with the old school.
Organised beaches to reopen on Saturday - with rules
ATHENS. Based on the weather forecasts, epidemiological data and the recommendations of the Infectious Diseases Committee, it has been decided to reopen the 515 organised beaches in Greece on Saturday 16 May.
Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris: Agios Giorgios Pagon no longer ΄cut off΄
CORFU. North Corfu Municipal finance committee approves tender for repairs to Agios Giorgios Pagon - Aspiotadis road.
BBC interview with Greek Minister of Tourism: We will safeguard the health of our citizens and visitors with diagnostic tests
Greek Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis was interviewed on BBC World News on Wednesday 13 May.
Coronavirus diagnostic lab at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It seems that pressure from tourist professionals and organisations and the acquisition of a PCR testing lab for coronavirus overcame resistance from the hospital administration.
16 new coronavirus cases in Greece today and 3 deaths
ATHENS. The Ministry of Health announced that there were 3 deaths from coronavirus today, taking the total to 155.
Catering establishments and cafes opening on 1 June
ATHENS. According to Development Deputy Minister Nikos Papahanasis, thought is being given to how long people can stay on organised beaches - Gymnasiums open on 29 June and on 25 May restrictions on private boats to be lifted.
Corfu public KTEO (MOT centre) closed on Thursday 14 May
CORFU. Announcement from Regional Transport & Communications Department.
DEYAK reopening in Corfu Town and South Corfu
CORFU. DEYAK offices open to the public again on Thursday 14 May - North Corfu office to open later due to building work.
Travel to islands to be allowed again from 25 May (probably)
ATHENS. According to Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias, the only exception will be Crete, which will be ΄opened up΄ again on 18 May.
18 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and one death
ATHENS. Toral number of deaths now 152 - Total number of c.onfirmed cases is 2,744 - 32 patients remain intubated in ICUs - 8 possible vaccines at second stage of clinical tests
Slovenia allowing international passenger air traffic
The flight situation varies from country to country - Spain is quarantining international arrivals for 2 weeks whilst Slovenia is now allowing international passenger air traffic.
Power cuts on Thursday 14 May
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 14 May from 08:00 to 14:00 in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Minister of Interior: Spacing measures for tables and chairs likely to remain until end of year
ATHENS. It is probable that the measures for the catering industry with extended space for tables and chairs will remain in force until the end of the year.
Corfu Port sniffer dog discovers package with cocaine on coach arriving from Athens
CORFU. A woman, 53, and a man, 55, were arrested by Corfu Central Port Authority Drugs Squad last night.
Corfu Medical Association donates 2 computers to Ambulance Service
CORFU. Corfu Medical Association has donated two computers to the Ambulance Service (EKAB).
Lockdown measures being relaxed in much of Western Europe - New Yorkers start to take to the roads again (video by D. Avlonitis)
Specialists say that if the summer weather continues like this a second wave as strong as the first may be avoided.
Fire in Dragotina
CORFU. Fire broke out this evening in a wooded area in Dragotina, South Corfu.
