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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.
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.
