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10 new coronavirus cases in Greece today and no deaths for second day running
ATHENS. No coronavirus deaths in Greece on Monday - for the second day running. Total remains at 151.

North Corfu now has 20 Green Spots
CORFU. North Corfu Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris stressed the importance of recycling as collection points opened in Agios Athanasios, Rahtades and Afionas.

Manhunt for 47-year-old continues
CORFU. Lefkimmi police are still searching for the 47-year-old man 3 days after a young woman accused him of raping her.

Waste transportation contract awarded by majority vote
CORFU. On the FODSA Executive Committee the Mayors for North and South Corfu Mahimaris and Lessis voted against and Trepeklis abstained - The cost of €76 per ton was approved.

All-night cleaning in Voulgareos St. and outside Old Regional Administration Building
CORFU. A Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipal crew spent the early hours of the morning cleaning the pedestrian precinct in Evg.Voulgareos St. and outside the Old Regional Administration building.

Shops to reopen on Monday
ATHENS. In today΄s update Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said that the good results reflect our behaviour two weeks ago. If we don΄t act properly now, the results will be seen in 10 - 14 days.

6 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and no deaths
ATHENS. Dr. Hatzigiorgiou from the Ministry of Health - standing in for Prof. Tsiodras - announced that there had been no deaths today.

Increase in number of cases in Germany - South Korea concerned about second wave
Phasing out of lockdown measures amidst fears of a second wave, which it is hoped will be avoided due to summer conditions.
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Young Corfu athlete Konstantina Romeo one of top students at Kansas University
KANSAS. The talented Corfu triple jumper was for the second time amongst the top students for the year 2019-20 on an academic level.

Manhunt continues for the 47-year-old - Hellenic Police Headquarters being kept updated
CORFU. Strong British interest has put even more pressure on the investigation into the incident in Lefkimmi. The woman who reported the rape has been found to have bodily injuries.

Restriction on non-essential travel extended until 15 June
BRUSSELS. The European Commission invites Member States to extend restriction on non-essential travel to the EU until 15 June. Which countries this applies to. Internal European flights to commence first and then external. Situation to be reassessed in June.
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No violations in the Ionian Islands - all wearing masks where they should
ATHENS. Police checks are being carried out throughout the country to ensure the measures against the spread of coronavirus are being adhered to.

Demonstration in Ljubljana against face mask profiteering
France΄s daily death toll rebounded on Friday, three days before it starts lifting its lockdown. Friday΄s 243 fatalities was up significantly on Thursday΄s 178, for a total of 26,230

19 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
ATHENS. There were 19 new confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Greece today, 11 of which were a case cluster.

Anemomylos Cultural Society distributes flowering plants to ΄lift the spirits΄
CORFU. In the midst of this difficult time Anemomylos Cultural & Environmental Society distributed free flowering plants to members and local residents.

Minister of Tourism: Every hotel must have a contracted doctor
ATHENS. Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis presented the main points of the plan to safely manage the pandemic ahead of the tourist season during an online event with ONNED (Young Nea Dimokratia).

Police hunting for ΄Beast of Kavos΄
CORFU. Corfu Police are investigating a new attack by the 46-year-old ΄Beast of Kavos΄ following a report from a 34-year-old woman.

13 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. The total number of deaths in Greece is now 150 and the total number of cases is 2,691.