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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.
Voluntary clean-up outside the hospital
CORFU. Volunteers cleaned up the area outside Corfu General Hospital this morning.
Speed detectors on Eth. Paleokatritsa Rd
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Administrationhas placed speed detectors on both sides of Eth. Paleokastritsa Rd (into and out of town) at Sotiriotissa.
Reopening of catering establishments and cafes - the rules and regulations
ATHENS. The Minister of the Interior Takis Theodorikakos to present the new legislation for tables and chairs in public areas to Parliament.
Italy to free up travel from 3 June - Quarantine measures for travellers between France and Spain
The numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths are falling. Temperatures are rising and lockdown measures are being lifted in one European country after another.
9 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. The total number of cases in Greece is now 2,819, of which 55.2% are males.
Green light from health experts for catering establishments to reopen on 25 May
ATHENS. The health committee has approved the reopening of restaurants and cafes on 25 May.
